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Latino Cultural Center
Purdue University
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West Lafayette, IN 47907
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Latino Student Council
The Latino Cultural Center (LCC) has created a comprehensive Latino Student Council (LSC) that encompasses Latino based or interest organizations that enhance the mission of the LCC and recognized by Purdue University.   A member of each organization comprises the council and the council meets every other week through out the year. The primary responsibilities of this council is to collaborate on events, programs, and activities; the council also meets to discuss services and programs that the LCC provides; it serves to provide guidance to each other as well as to the LCC. This council also participates in the Latino Leadership Retreats provided by the LCC. The strength and collaboration of this group unifies Latino/a forces across campus and helps to promote unity, service, and social responsibility.

 

SACNAS
The mission of SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science) is to encourage Chicano/Latino and Native American students to pursue graduate education and obtain the advanced degrees necessary for science research, leadership, and teaching careers at all
levels. (http://www.sacnas.org)

 

Latino Student Union
The Latino Student Union promotes change by educating and creating awareness of Latino cultures and issues.

 

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers is leading, molding, and representing the Hispanic community in this professional arena through personal and professional development and socializing.

 

Delta Phi Mu
Delta Phi Mu is a sorority that promotes unity among Hispanic cultures, intercultural exchange, leadership, and academic achievement.

 

Sigma Lambda Gamma
Sigma Lambda Gamma is a sorority that promotes standards of excellence in morality, ethics, and education and advocates respect for people of all cultures.

 

Capoeira
The mission of Capoeira is to promote the art form of Capoeira and Brazilian culture throughout Purdue. More specifically, the goal is to help improve our members’ mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. Capoeira is an African/Brazilian art form that is a rich blend of culture, music, dance, and a deadly martial art. African slaves brought Capoeira to Brazil around 1537. The slaves were not allowed to practice any type of martial arts, so they developed their traditional dances into a fighting style.

 

La Milonguera
La Milonguera is a student organization at Purdue University devoted to the promotion and enjoyment of everything related to Argentinean Tango. Everyone is welcome!

As part of our interest in Tango, we offer three levels of classes in Tango, Milonga, and Argentine Vals. Classes are open to everyone in the greater Lafayette. Singles and couples are welcome. In addition to scheduled classes, we organize workshops, field trips, movies, milonga parties, performances, etc.

 

Salsa Club
Salsa is the distillation of many Latin and Afro Caribbean dances. While we are committed in promoting Salsa dancing to the Purdue community, we encourage your participation in enriching our social circle.

 

Puerto Rican Student Association (PRSA)
The purpose of PRSA shall be the establishment and maintenance of a comfortable environment for students at Purdue University. The organization will provide different academic, professional and socio-cultural activities to encourage the discussion of Puerto Rican affairs. The PRSA will sponsor workshop, seminars, and conferences of professional development for undergraduate and graduate students. If you would like to be part of the Boricuas involved in the PRSA, you are welcome to join us.

 

Delta Pi Rho
"Delta Pi Rho is a Latino-based fraternity that seeks to promote and uphold excellence in academics, leadership, loyalty, and brotherhood." Contact Luis Moreno for more information at lmoreno@purdue.edu.

 

Latino Graduate Student Organization (LGSO)
The LGSO hopes to provide a comprehensive organization that unites all Latino/a graduate students to promote activities, programs, and provide transition services to new and incoming graduate students and families. Please contact Salvador Acuña at sacuña@purdue.edu.

 

Tau Phi Sigma
Tau Phi Sigma is a multicultural fraternity seeking to promote higher education, serve the community, promote social activities, and establish a true brotherhood within each other. Contact Oliver Beatty for more information: beattyot@purdue.edu.

 

Ecuadorian Student Association
Contact Andres Davila Napoles for more information: adavila@purdue.edu.

 

Association for Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA)

We at the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting strive to create an environment that fosters professionalism and leadership.  The organization will provide assistance in job allocation, training, as well as provide a link between professionals and Latino students, thus preparing its members for success in and out of the corporate American workforce.













 
   
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