Purdue University Latino Cultural Center

Honor a Legacy. Share a Story. Build an Altar.

The Latino Cultural Center invites Purdue students, registered student organizations, campus departments, and community organizations to host an altar at our annual Día de Mu***os Celebration.

Altars are a meaningful way to celebrate the lives of loved ones, preserve cultural traditions, and educate our community about the beauty and significance of Día de Mu***os.

📅 Monday, November 2
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Co-Rec, Black and Gold Gyms

✨ Whether you honor a family member, an influential figure, or someone who has made a lasting impact, your altar helps tell a story that deserves to be remembered.

📝 Register to host an altar: tinyurl.com/ddm2026

Congratulations to Carina Olaru on an incredible milestone — 10 years of visionary leadership as Director of the Latino Cultural Center.

Your unwavering commitment to students, your vision for what community can be, and the care you bring to every space you create has left a lasting mark on so many of us. Thank you for showing up everyday and empowering us, and for reminding us that the best leaders create opportunities for others to thrive.

Your impact reaches far beyond these 10 years, and I know your legacy will continue to inspire generations of Boilermakers.

🎤 Share Your Expertise at Conexiones!

Do you have a workshop that can inspire, equip, and empower Purdue students? The Latino Cultural Center is seeking engaging facilitators to lead interactive sessions at the Conexiones Student Retreat.

We're looking for workshops on topics like:
🌟 Leadership
💙 Wellness
🎓 Navigating college life
🤝 Student success and belonging

Whether you're faculty, staff, a graduate student, or a community partner, we'd love to hear your ideas!

📅 Conexiones Student Retreat
Saturday, August 29
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

📝 Submit your workshop proposal: tinyurl.com/conexionesworkshops

Help create an experience that empowers students to connect, grow, and thrive.

📣 Calling All Purdue Registered Student Organizations!

Showcase your organization at the Conexiones Resource Fair and connect with students from across campus during one of the Latino Cultural Center's signature welcome events!

This is a great opportunity to:
✨ Recruit new members
🤝 Share your organization's mission
🌟 Build connections across the Purdue community

📅 Saturday, August 29
🕙 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 Beck Agricultural Center

Open to all Purdue Registered Student Organizations.

🔗 Reserve your table today: tinyurl.com/rsoconexiones

Let's kick off the semester by creating a welcoming, connected campus community—together.

🎉 Express Fest is Almost Here!

Join us for Express Fest, the AAARCC, LCC and NAECC's annual Open House & Resource Fair, where you can connect with campus partners, meet the LCC team, enjoy free Kona Ice, experience cultural performances, and pick up some fun giveaways.

Whether you're new to Purdue or returning for another year, this is a great opportunity to build community, explore resources, and find your place at the LCC.

📅 Tuesday, August 26
⏰ 2–5 PM
📍 Latino Cultural Center
426 Waldron St.

All are welcome. Bring a friend!

Register to host a resource table at tinyurl.com/expressfest2026 or at the link in our IG bio.

Over 200 students visited the LCC for our Early Start event. So good to see returning and new students.

From community celebrations and cultural traditions to retreats and signature programs, we've got an exciting semester ahead—and all are welcome. ❤️💛

✨ Featured events:
🍧 Paleta Social LCC Open House
🎈 Express Fest Open House & Resource Fair
👥 Conexiones Student Retreat
🎉 National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
🕯️ Día de Mu***os
🧘 Tranquilidad Silent Week Activities

Whether you're stopping by for the first time or you're already part of the LCC community, we can't wait to see you this semester.

📍 Latino Cultural Center
426 Waldron St.


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The LCC wants to spotlight one of our graduate student workers on graduating this year. Congratulations Karen on graduating with your M.S.Ed. in Educational Psychology and Research Methodology. The LCC is so proud of your accomplishment and can't wait to see the next step in your journey.

Thank you for all the work that you do at the LCC. We will miss you. 🖤💛

The LCC wants to spotlight one of our undergraduate student workers on graduating this year. Congratulations Michelle on graduating with your Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication/Media Studies. The LCC is so proud of your accomplishment and is wishing you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

Thank you for all the work that you do at the LCC. We will miss you.🖤💛

Are you looking to grow professionally? The Latino Cultural Center is looking to hire Graduate Assistants.

To apply, go to careers.purdue.edu/ and search Latino Cultural Center
REQ ID: 42316 and 42315

You must be a Purdue Graduate Student to apply.