2025-2026 Events
Conexiones Student Retreat & Student Org Resource Fair
Saturday, September 6, 2025| 10AM-2:45PM | Beck Agricultural Center, 4550 US-52, West Lafayette, IN 47906
The Purdue University Latino Cultural Center and the Latinx Student Union invite ALL Purdue University students (grad, undergrad, domestic, international, Latinx, non-Latinx) to participate in in our free student retreat Conexiones.
Purdue University staff and community leaders will lead concurrent workshops on topics related to mental health, student success, financial literacy identity development, and civic engagement. Students will engage in meaningful dialogue while connecting to one another, to the LCC, and to resources on campus and in the community.
Co-sponsored by the Student Fee Activity Board (SFAB)
Community Connections Fair
Thursday, September 18, 2025| 6PM-8PM | France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CoRec) Black & Gold Gyms, 355 N Martin Jischke Dr., West Lafayette, In 47906
Co-hosted by the LGBTQ Center and the Latino Cultural Center (LCC), the Community Connections Fair bridges Purdue students, faculty, and staff to a wide range of resources available both on campus and in the Greater Lafayette area.
This annual event is designed to foster meaningful connections by showcasing campus departments, student organizations, and community partners that support student success and well-being. Whether you're new to Purdue or looking to get more involved, the fair is a great opportunity to discover services, ask questions, and build your personal and professional network.
Join us and explore the many ways you can engage, grow, and thrive at Purdue and beyond.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Lit Club: Badass Bonita
Tuesdays, September 16, September 23, September 30 and October 7, 2025| 12:30PM-1:30PM | Latino Cultural Center, 426 Waldron St., West Lafayette, In 47906
The Badass Bonita Book Club invites students to come together and explore Kim Guerra’s powerful collection of writing. Through conversations that are honest, fun, and thought-provoking, you’ll connect with peers while reflecting on themes of confidence, self-discovery, and embracing your own story. This book club is a great way to take a break from the usual routine, share your perspective, and be part of meaningful discussions outside the classroom.
Sponsored with Student Fee Activity Board grant. Participants will receive a free copy of the book.
Dia de Muertos at Purdue
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 6PM-8PM EDT
Purdue Memorial Union, North & South Ballrooms
Each year the Purdue University Latino Cultural Center gathers to call upon our ancestors who have passed, and to celebrate their life and death. In 2008, UNESCO recognized the importance of Día de los muertos by adding the holiday to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Day of the Dead originated several thousand years ago with the Aztec, Toltec, and other Nahua people. For these pre-Hispanic cultures, death was a natural phase in life’s long continuum. The dead were still members of the community, kept alive in memory and spirit—and during Día de los Muertos, they temporarily returned to Earth.
The evening will also feature crafts, live performances, and traditional food enjoyed on Dia de los muertos.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO HOST AN ALTAR
CLICK HERE TO VIEW 2023 DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PICTURES
This event is free and open to Purdue University faculty, staff and students and to the Greater Lafayette Community.
The Student Fee Activity Board grant (SFAB) is a co-sponsor.
More Events and Programs
The Latino Cutural Center hosts campus partner resource hours with units such as the Purdue Writing Center, the Center for Career Opportunties and Counseling and Psychological Services, to name a few. We also host Faculty Chats, a program for graduate students. Click below to learn about these programs.
CLICK FOR RESOURCE HOURS SCHEDULE
CLICK FOR FACULTY CHAT SCHEDULE
CLICK FOR GRAD SCHOOL 101 SCHEDULE
CLICK FOR PAUSA GRAD STUDENT SCHEDULE
CLICK FOR BILINGUAL FRIENDS SCHEDULE
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