Center for Research & Outreach on Latines and Changing Communities / Investigación y extensión "Cambio" is Change.
The University of Missouri Cambio Center fellows are interested in studying the social, economic and cultural changes caused by the current demographic changes in Missouri, the Midwest, and the nation. The overall objective is to provide knowledge and tools to foster a smooth and fast integration of diverse groups in new healthy communities.
05/04/2026
Join us in congratulating our very own JJ Reyes who was tapped into Rollins Society, one of the University of Missouri’s six secret societies!
JJ was recognized on Friday, April 24 at the 99th annual Tap Day celebration. The society recognizes graduates and professional students who have significantly advanced the well-being of self-defined communities beyond the scope of their academic work. JJ, we are so proud of you! Congratulations!
A jam-packed day of research and outreach 📝
“A Leadership Analysis of the Cambio Center and Its Impact at the University of Missouri” is a qualitative study about the center and its legacy produced by JJ Reyes Valladares, Gertrude Arthur, Jada Mulholland, Sophie Rentschler, and Dr. Lisa Dorner!
JJ and Gertrude presented at both the Show Me Research Week and College of Education and Human Development Research Day events on Tuesday, April 21.
04/20/2026
We hope to see you at Cafecito and Research this week, in partnership with . Get some studying done in community! Snacks, coffee, and tea are provided. ☕️
During the Cambio de Colores Conference, from June 3-5, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about immigrant-serving agencies and working within immigrant communities in mid-Missouri!📝
This year’s site visit locations are City of Refuge, The Food Bank Market, and CoMo Cooks Shared Kitchen. Site visits are included in the price of registration.🎉
Space is limited in each, so participants must choose one of the following options during registration.
04/08/2026
Happy Wednesday, Cambio Familia!☀️ Keep these Latine outreach and research events on your radar this month!🗓️
03/13/2026
Happy Women’s History Month, Cambio Familia! 🎉 As part of our programming this month, we are excited to present a Fellow Encuentro where attendees can hear from three inspiring Latinas about their research and outreach! 💭
Attend the webinar with the link in our bio 🔗
03/04/2026
True/False Film Fest will bring a handful of Latine films to Columbia this week. Which one(s) are you going to watch? 🎞️
Film photos and descriptions are courtesy of True/False Film Fest.
02/20/2026
We are so excited to announce Sam Mihara as our fourth Cambio de Colores Conference keynote speaker! 🎤
Mihara’s visit to the conference wouldn’t be possible without . Huge thanks to the Kinder Institute for sponsoring Mihara’s time with us this summer!
02/16/2026
Join Cambio and for Cafecito and Research this Thursday! 📖
Cafecito and Research events are a great way to commune with other researchers and find an academic support community. Don’t miss out!
02/13/2026
Be in the know about Latine outreach and research events happening this February!☀️ If you like receiving updates about these kinds of opportunities, reach out to [email protected] to be added to our newsletter Listserv.
Cambio familia, don’t let funds deter you from attending the Cambio de Colores Conference!
Apply for a conference scholarship at the link in our bio. It only takes a few minutes!⚡️