Ferris State Hispanic/Latino Cultural Center

09/23/2026

Thank you to the team of the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for giving us a tour of their beautiful new facility in Grand Rapids and for hosting us this past Monday afternoon. We look forward to the ribbon cutting!!

09/10/2026

Please join us for a Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia event in Ballroom A on Sept. 24th at 11 am. Co-hosted with Lambda Theta Phi, join us for a Nacho Bar and a chance to win some Ferris Swag---all are invited to attend!!!

09/09/2026

A big thank you to all who attended the HLCC Open House--- we had almost 100 visitors in attendance! Great job everyone and we hope you can join us at El Orgullo: Kickoff to Hispanic Heritage Month next Wednesday the Robinson Quad at 3 pm; all are welcome 😊💕👏!

09/01/2026

Please join the Hispanic/Latino Cultural Center, in collaboration with the Hispanic Student Organization (HSO), the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), Lambda Theta Phi, Gamma Phi Omega, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the Multicultural Women's Group and Somos Votantes, to help kickoff the start of Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, September 16th from 3-5pm in the Robinson Quad! Los Mariscos de Pancho food truck will be present; the first 100 meals are free---all are invited and we hope you can join in the fun!!!

08/31/2026

Check out the Welcome Back video from Dr. Pink for Fall 2026!

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08/27/2026

The Hispanic/Latino Cultural Center (HLCC) is proud to celebrate staff member Aurelio Alvarez, who was recently featured in a Ferris State University news story highlighting his construction management internship that took place over the summer. Aurelio’s experience showcases his dedication to academic and professional growth while gaining valuable hands-on experience in his field. We are proud to have Aurelio as part of the HLCC team and excited to see all that he continues to accomplish!

https://www.ferris.edu/news/archive/2026/classrooms-to-careers-ferris-state-student-construction-management-internship-aurelio-alvarez-helping-build-his-hometown.htm

08/25/2026

Welcome to the Fall 2026 semester! All are invited to visit our Open House event on September 8th at 4 pm. Come learn more about the Ferris Familia mentoring program, or just explore our Center and enjoy yummy food. We hope you can join us!

04/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Hispanic Student Organization at the first annual Fiesta Bajo El Sol!

Over 350 students showed up to join in on the food, live music and activity stations. We had great leadership from President D'Angelo Olvera and the E-Board--Naomi Mendoza, Sherlyne Moreno, Ivan Figueroa and Sam Rangel.

The Jr. E-Board is ready to take over next year!!❤️💯👏

04/08/2026

Join the Hispanic Student Organization for the first annual Fiesta Bajo El Sol (Party Under the Sun) on Wednesday, April 22nd at 5:30 pm in the Robinson Quad. Live music, a food truck, free food for the first 100 students and a 360 degree selfie station---join them to celebrate the closing of the academic year!!! All are invited to join in on the fun!

04/08/2026

Wednesday, April 8th is the annual giving day for Ferris State University—-One Day for Dawgs ❤️!

The Hispanic/Latino Cultural Center (HLCC) is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging, cultural pride, and academic success for students at Ferris State University. Through culturally responsive programming, mentorship, and community engagement, HLCC provides students with the support systems they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Your generosity helps us continue offering impactful events, scholarships, and leadership opportunities that empower our students and strengthen our campus community.

Any amount helps!!!

To make a donation, please click on the following link:
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/2026ODFD/team/HispanicLatinoCultureCent

Thank you for investing in our students and our shared future; go Dawgs!!! 😊