Latin American, Latino, and Caribbean Center

The Latin American, Latino and Caribbean Center (LALCC) at Central Connecticut State University, promotes the understanding and the appreciation of the historical, social, and cultural life of Latin American and Spanish Speaking Caribbean societies and of Latinos in the United States. LALCC sponsors research projects by faculty and students, community events, study abroad, international exchange, community outreach and student development. The Center’s mission is consistent with the University’s mission of fostering diversity and global awareness.

What We Do

1. Support, develop and promote the existing academic programs at Central, with special emphasis on curriculum, research, and educational activities of such programs (Latino and Puerto Rican studies, Latin American studies, programs in Hispanic language and culture) associated with the Center.
2. Engage in programming and research to better understand the factors leading to academic achievement among Latino students.
3. Develop student engagement programs that lead to work-force development and the exploration of careers related to Latin American, Latino, and Caribbean Studies.
4. Coordinate and organize campus cultural and language events that highlight the Latino community of Central Connecticut (film festivals, music and literature, publications/platforms).
5. Engage in community outreach activities to Latin American and Spanish Speaking Caribbean communities in Central Connecticut, focusing especially on elementary, high school, and Central students and faculty.
6. Develop relationships between the Center and leaders in Latino and Caribbean communities in Central Connecticut, including business, media, government, education, and the non-profit sector.

LALCC Newsletter

We invite you to read the newsletter and discover the programs and initiatives that made this fall 2024 semester memorable! More events are to come this spring semester, stay tuned!