• Welcome to your home away from home.

    Be part of the Latinx/a/o community on campus at UConnโ€™s Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center, where youโ€™ll connect with your roots, with your peers, and with the leader youโ€™re meant to become.

    Discover connection. Discover your heritage. Discover yourself.

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About the Puerto Rican / Latin American Cultural Center

PRLACC is a vibrant cultural center open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members interested in promoting awareness, appreciation, and understanding of Latinx/a/o issues and the rich diversity of Latinx/a/o individuals and Latin American cultures. Whether using our physical space to learn, study, relax, or visit with friends; immersing oneself in an aspect of Latinx/a/o culture at one of our events; or taking advantage of resources like our mentoring programs and student organizations, people find they can be themselves at PRLACC, just as they would at home.

History of PRLACC

The Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center arose from the struggle for civil rights and economic justice that found many U.S. campuses and cities in turmoil during the 1960s. At the University of Connecticut, issues such as racism, inequality, and access to education and employment were addressed by many student groups and concerned individuals. PRLACC Timeline

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  • Oct
    6
    Summer Program in S. Korea Info Session
    PRLACC (SU 438)
    4:30 PM

    Interested in study abroad but unsure where to go? Looking for something unexpected?  Want to earn credits while having an incredible experience?  Come learn about this amazing study abroad opporutnity!

PRLACC Is Home

Wonderful stories from our Latinx students at the University of Connecticut and the impact PRLACC has had on their sense of belonging.

PRLACC really was a support system for me. A place where I did a lot of self growth, self reflection.

Connect with us on Instagram!

๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Latine Cuisine Takeover at McMahon Dining Hall!

Join us Tuesday, October 6th and enjoy a special menu celebrating Latin flavors throughout the day! โœจ

Come grab a plate and celebrate Latine cuisine with us! โค๏ธ

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๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Latine Cuisine Takeover at McMahon Dining Hall! Join us Tuesday, October 6th and enjoy a special menu celebrating Latin flavors throughout the day! โœจ Come grab a plate and celebrate Latine cuisine with us! โค๏ธ

Level up your financial confidence with Stacked! ๐Ÿท ๐Ÿ’ธ

Created by UConn student Sandra Nip, Stacked is a gamified financial literacy app designed specifically for college students! It aims to make learning about personal finance interactive, approachable, and fun!

Sandra stopped by our latest LSLC meeting to share more about Stacked, her process of creating the app, and the inspiration behind it! Weโ€™re excited to help promote her hard work and give her amazing project the traction it deserves. Be sure to check it out, share it with your friends, and show some love to a fellow UConn student! ๐Ÿค

๐Ÿ“ฒ Scan the QR code to get started!

#Stacked #UConn #UConnStudents #FinancialLiteracy #PersonalFinance

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Level up your financial confidence with Stacked! ๐Ÿท ๐Ÿ’ธ Created by UConn student Sandra Nip, Stacked is a gamified financial literacy app designed specifically for college students! It aims to make learning about personal finance interactive, approachable, and fun! Sandra stopped by our latest LSLC meeting to share more about Stacked, her process of creating the app, and the inspiration behind it! Weโ€™re excited to help promote her hard work and give her amazing project the traction it deserves. Be sure to check it out, share it with your friends, and show some love to a fellow UConn student! ๐Ÿค ๐Ÿ“ฒ Scan the QR code to get started! #Stacked #UConn #UConnStudents #FinancialLiteracy #PersonalFinance

๐Ÿ“š UConn students โ€” help support student research!

A UConn research study is looking for Latine/o/a undergraduate students ages 18โ€“25 to share their experiences navigating family, culture, and campus life.

The survey takes about 20โ€“30 minutes, and participants can enter a drawing for 1 of 20 $50 electronic gift cards! ๐ŸŽ

๐Ÿ“ฒ Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more and see if youโ€™re eligible.

Please consider participating and sharing with others who may qualify! ๐Ÿ’™

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๐Ÿ“š UConn students โ€” help support student research! A UConn research study is looking for Latine/o/a undergraduate students ages 18โ€“25 to share their experiences navigating family, culture, and campus life. The survey takes about 20โ€“30 minutes, and participants can enter a drawing for 1 of 20 $50 electronic gift cards! ๐ŸŽ ๐Ÿ“ฒ Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more and see if youโ€™re eligible. Please consider participating and sharing with others who may qualify! ๐Ÿ’™

๐ŸŽ‰ PRLACC HOMECOMING: STOP & REWIND! โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ“ผ

Want to get involved with PRLACC during Homecoming? Join us and help bring the energy! ๐Ÿ’›

๐ŸŽจ Banner โ€” help create and represent PRLACC
๐Ÿพ Parade โ€” join us for the Homecoming Parade

Scan the QR codes on the flyer to join the GroupMe chats and get involved!

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๐ŸŽ‰ PRLACC HOMECOMING: STOP & REWIND! โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ“ผ Want to get involved with PRLACC during Homecoming? Join us and help bring the energy! ๐Ÿ’› ๐ŸŽจ Banner โ€” help create and represent PRLACC ๐Ÿพ Parade โ€” join us for the Homecoming Parade Scan the QR codes on the flyer to join the GroupMe chats and get involved!

Please join us at the opening reception on Thursday (9/17) at 11 am as the Homer Babbidge Library showcases all cultural centers and programs at its Stevens Gallery.

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Please join us at the opening reception on Thursday (9/17) at 11 am as the Homer Babbidge Library showcases all cultural centers and programs at its Stevens Gallery.

Wanna learn about latin dance & culture? Come join PRLACC & Baile for a dancing workshop featuring a special guest Alan Franco.

Alan is a dancer, educator, who explores how dance can serve as a powerful way to connect with Latin American
history, culture, identity, and community. ๐Ÿ•บ

โฐ:6:30PM-8:00PM
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ: Thursday, September 17
๐Ÿ“: PRLACC Program Room

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Wanna learn about latin dance & culture? Come join PRLACC & Baile for a dancing workshop featuring a special guest Alan Franco. Alan is a dancer, educator, who explores how dance can serve as a powerful way to connect with Latin American history, culture, identity, and community. ๐Ÿ•บ โฐ:6:30PM-8:00PM ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ: Thursday, September 17 ๐Ÿ“: PRLACC Program Room

Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with PRLACC! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŒŽ

Join us throughout September & October for food, culture, community, history, and celebration across UConn! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿฝ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŒฎ

Thereโ€™s something for everyoneโ€”save the dates and come celebrate with us! โค๏ธ

#UConn #UConnNation #LatineCommunity #HispanicHeritageMonth

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Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with PRLACC! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŒŽ Join us throughout September & October for food, culture, community, history, and celebration across UConn! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿฝ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŒฎ Thereโ€™s something for everyoneโ€”save the dates and come celebrate with us! โค๏ธ #UConn #UConnNation #LatineCommunity #HispanicHeritageMonth

Important Nuestra Noche Update ๐Ÿ“ข

Due to unforeseen logistical circumstances, Nuestra Noche has been postponed until further notice and will no longer take place as originally scheduled.

We appreciate everyone who expressed interest in attending and supporting this celebration of culture, community, and talent. We are currently exploring alternative dates and hope to bring Nuestra Noche to our community in the future.

Please stay tuned for additional updates. Thank you for your patience, support, and understanding. โค๏ธ

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Important Nuestra Noche Update ๐Ÿ“ข Due to unforeseen logistical circumstances, Nuestra Noche has been postponed until further notice and will no longer take place as originally scheduled. We appreciate everyone who expressed interest in attending and supporting this celebration of culture, community, and talent. We are currently exploring alternative dates and hope to bring Nuestra Noche to our community in the future. Please stay tuned for additional updates. Thank you for your patience, support, and understanding. โค๏ธ

Join us on September 24th for a Live Screening of the Borinqueneers! ๐Ÿช–๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท

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Join us on September 24th for a Live Screening of the Borinqueneers! ๐Ÿช–๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท

๐ŸŒด Spend your winter break making an impact in Puerto Rico! ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท

Join UConn Alternative Break from January 8โ€“15 to support local communities, learn about Puerto Rican culture, and engage in sustainability efforts. ๐ŸŒฑ

๐Ÿ“… Apply by September 17!
๐Ÿ“ฒ Scan the QR code to apply!

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๐ŸŒด Spend your winter break making an impact in Puerto Rico! ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท Join UConn Alternative Break from January 8โ€“15 to support local communities, learn about Puerto Rican culture, and engage in sustainability efforts. ๐ŸŒฑ ๐Ÿ“… Apply by September 17! ๐Ÿ“ฒ Scan the QR code to apply!