On October 29th, the UIC campus along with community members celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Latin American and Latino Studies Program – “From Vision to Legacy” at the National Museum of Mexican…
UIC LALS grad student Gabriela Benitez, along with other organizers from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), shared personal stories about their experiences with deportation. This was part of ICIRR’s…
October is dedicated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. UIC’s Campus Advocacy Network (CAN) is hosting a series of events on campus to raise awareness about the realities of domestic violence and the impact…
After a 2.7 percent point growth in Hispanic/Latino undergraduate enrollment over the last year, the UIC Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services program was recognized as the 2014 Example of Excelencia recipient through…
This fall, the UIC Latino student population increased to 26.4 percent, qualifying the university to seek Hispanic-Serving Institution designation. According to UIC News, Dr.Tyrone Forman, Vice Provost for Diversity stated, “It’s an important…
Thank you National Immigrant Justice Center for delivering drawings and letters of support to the Karnes Family Detention Center in Texas! These butterflies were delivered to the children and families that are currently…
This week, the LCC sponsored an open house event for affiliated student organizations. It was a great opportunity for UIC students to learn about different organizations’ mission, upcoming events, and student services. Everyone…
Each fall semester, Campus Programs hosts a kick-off Involvement Fair for students to get informed about the various ways to engage with the UIC community. With this year’s successful turnout of over 200…
The Latino Cultural Center kicked off the Fall 2014 semester with a successful Open House! Over one hundred students and faculty came and learned about the LCC’s history, student resources, and upcoming events.…