Bobby Verdugo and Yoli Rios LCUH Bilingual Peer Mentor & Tutoring Center

Bobby Verdugo and Yoli Rios LCUH Bilingual Peer Mentor & Tutoring Center Located at EKU, in honor of Bobby Lee Verdugo & Yoli Rios. As a mentor, he continues to inspire new generations of students to pursue their educational goals.

El Centro is supported by bilingual students, faculty, and staff to provide an immersive space to hone bilingual skills. This center, affiliated with the Department of Languages, Cultures, and Humanities, is dedicated to Bobby Lee Verdugo in honor of his tiresome dedication and advocacy for educational attainment for Latino students. We are grateful for his mentorship at the Latino Leadership and

College Experience Camp and for his support of Latino students and educators at Eastern Kentucky University. Bobby Lee Verdugo is a Chicano civil rights activist from Lincoln Heights, California. Mr. Verdugo grew up in East Los Angeles in the 1960's, a time period where Latinos and Chicanos were not encouraged to continue their education and were often discriminated against. He was a leader of the historic 1968 high school walkouts of East Los Angeles, a student-led effort to bring education reform to the disenfranchised schools on the Eastside. In addition to educational and policy improvements, the walkouts brought about a remarkable increase in Chicano enrollment at UCLA, from only 40 students in 1967, to 1,200 students in 1969. Verdugo was portrayed in the HBO documentary “CHICANO – The History of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement.”

Mr. Verdugo is a Senior Education/ La Educación Specialist with the National Compadres Network, where he encourages and supports the positive involvement of Latino males as fathers, sons, grandfathers, brothers, compadres, partners, and mentors in their families and community. After 1968, he continued to advocate on behalf of the Latino community nationwide. Often traveling to Kentucky, Mr. Verdugo mentors and inspires students in the Latino Leadership and College Experience Camp, a camp sponsored with a partnership between Bluegrass Community and Technical College and EKU that helps young Latino high school students transition to college and learn about the diversity of Latino heritage. Verdugo encourages students to continue their education and advocacy by sharing the message that the work of his generation lives on in them.

Come join us at El Centro for an afternoon of painting, creativity, and goal setting🎨✨
09/01/2026

Come join us at El Centro for an afternoon of painting, creativity, and goal setting🎨✨

08/27/2026

Free food + getting your semester together? Say less… see you tomorrow at 3pm‼️

08/20/2026

El Centro has to much free food we are practically giving it away…..literally 🫣 Come to El Centro for free food

Welcome back, Colonels! 🫪‼️Start the semester with El Centro! We have a full week of events planned to help you get org...
08/20/2026

Welcome back, Colonels! 🫪‼️

Start the semester with El Centro! We have a full week of events planned to help you get organized, stay productive, meet new people, and start the fall semester strong. Stop by El Centro – Library 103-A and join us throughout the week!

Friday, August 28 – Centro Cookout | 3:00–5:00 PM
Finish off the first week with us! We’ll start with a syllabus breakdown workshop to help you prepare for your classes and then celebrate making it through week one with a cookout!

All events will be held at El Centro – Library 103-A.

Come for one event or join us all week. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back!

Welcome back, Colonels! 🎉Start the semester with El Centro! We have a full week of events planned to help you get organi...
08/20/2026

Welcome back, Colonels! 🎉

Start the semester with El Centro! We have a full week of events planned to help you get organized, stay productive, meet new people, and start the fall semester strong. Stop by El Centro – Library 103-A and join us throughout the week!

Thursday, August 27 – Scrapbook Thursday 🌸
Plant the seeds for a successful semester through creativity and reflection! Create a scrapbook page that represents your goals and strengths for the fall semester.

El Centro – Library 103-A.

Come for one event or join us all week. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back!

Welcome back, Colonels! ❤️😆Start the semester with El Centro! We have a full week of events planned to help you get orga...
08/20/2026

Welcome back, Colonels! ❤️😆

Start the semester with El Centro! We have a full week of events planned to help you get organized, stay productive, meet new people, and start the fall semester strong. Stop by El Centro – Library 103-A and join us throughout the week!

Wednesday, August 26 – Silent Study Hour | 5:00 PM
Need some time to focus? Join us for a dedicated 60 minutes of silent study designed to encourage deep work, concentration, and a productive start to the semester.

El Centro – Library 103-A.

Come for one event or join us all week. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back!

Welcome back, Colonels! 🎉Start the semester with El Centro! We have a full week of events planned to help you get organi...
08/20/2026

Welcome back, Colonels! 🎉

Start the semester with El Centro! We have a full week of events planned to help you get organized, stay productive, meet new people, and start the fall semester strong. Stop by El Centro – Library 103-A and join us throughout the week!

Tuesday, August 25 – To-Do List Tuesday | 2:30–3:30 PM📝📝
Get organized for the semester by creating a personalized to-do list and making progress on homework or projects in a relaxed and supportive study space.

El Centro – Library 103-A.

Come for one event or join us all week. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back!

Welcome back, Colonels! 👀🔥Kick off the semester with El Centro! We have a full week of fun events planned to help you m...
08/20/2026

Welcome back, Colonels! 👀🔥

Kick off the semester with El Centro! We have a full week of fun events planned to help you meet new people, get connected, and start the semester off right.

Start your first day of classes with complimentary coffee and pastries at El Centro! Stop by throughout the day to study, grab a treat, and get your Java City card stamped! 🍰

El Centro – Library 103-A

08/16/2026

Getting ready for PUENTE 2026😛✌🏻

Come join El Centro for an exciting World Cup 🌎⚽️Semifinals Watch Party and Potluck! Enjoy great food, exciting matches,...
07/08/2026

Come join El Centro for an exciting World Cup 🌎⚽️Semifinals Watch Party and Potluck!

Enjoy great food, exciting matches, and even better company as we cheer on the world’s best teams together. 🫪

Bring a dish to share and don’t miss out on an afternoon of soccer and suspense!🍽️

El Centro | Library 103a July 15th | 3:00 -5:00 PM

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