2026-2027
Paleta Social: Latino Cultural Center Open House
Monday, August 24, 2026| 2PM-5PM | Latino Cultural Center, 426 Waldron St., West Lafayette, IN 47906
Begin the academic year by connecting with the Latino Cultural Center community at Paleta Social. Meet fellow Purdue students, enjoy a complimentary paleta, learn about the LCC's programs, resources, and opportunities for involvement, and capture your first-day-of-school photo. Whether you are new to campus or returning for another year, Paleta Social offers a welcoming opportunity to build community and start the semester connected to the LCC.
Express Fest Resource Fair
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 2PM-5PM | Cultural Center Lawn, 915 5th St., West Lafayette, IN 47906
Co-hosted by the Asian American Asian Resource Cultural Center, the Natiive American Education and Resource Center, and Latino Cultural Center, the Express Fest Resource 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.
Conexiones Student Retreat & Student Org Resource Fair
Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 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)
Dia de Muertos at Purdue
Monday, November 2, 2026 | 6PM-8PM | Black & Gold Gyms, France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center 355 N Martin Jischke Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
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.
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.
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