The Latino Living Center, a residential program house, provides students from many cultural backgrounds a safe and supportive environment where Latina/o cultures and worldviews are valued. Founded in 1994, LLC is located on north campus in Anna Comstock Hall across from Risley Residential College and a short walk from Robert Purcell Community Center.
Latino Living Center's 55 residents represent a wide variety of heritages and backgrounds, but all share a common interest in Latino/a culture, history and current events. Their appreciation for the values of Latina/o heritage includes respect for individuals, dedication to education, commitment to community and the importance of family.
LLC truly is more than just a place to live. It quickly becomes a home, with all the comforts provided by a strong, familial environment. That is the Latino way!
The Café con Leche discussion series, community dinners, Latino Heritage month events and more are traditional LLC events. In addition, dances, movie nights, faculty dinners and various celebrations, including the Bienvenidos BBQ, Dia de los Muertos and Day Hall Takeover commemoration are scattered throughout the year.
Café con Leche Series
The Latino Living Center's Café con Leche series allows students, student organizations, programs and departments to present a topic and engage in conversation and dialogues with members of the Cornell community. The topics of Café con Leches range from issues affecting Latinos and other racial, ethnic and cultural communities in topics ranging from policy, media, education, identity, health and more.
Most events take place on Fridays at 6:00 pm at the Latino Living Center main lounge
January 30: 2026 Vision Board Making
Join Mecha for a Vision Board Making Night to plan your goals! Get creative and organize your 2026 to stay focused. Snacks and drinks will be provided! RSVP on Campus Groups.
February 6: Valentine's Craft Night
Join the LLC for a Valentine’s-themed craft night! Come make DIY Valentine’s Day cards or create pipe-cleaner flower bouquets for your valentine, a friend, or yourself. No crafting experience needed, just get creative and enjoy chocolate and strawberries. Register via Campus Groups.
February 20: Movie Night
Join the LLC for a cozy movie night on February 20th at 6 PM! Feel free to wear pajamas, get comfy, and enjoy freshly made popcorn and candy. Movie to be announced! RSVP via Campus Groups.
February 27: Policy and Puro Ambiente - Loteria Social
Join Asociación de Centroamericanos Unidos (ACaU) and hang out, laugh, and connect in a relaxed space. We’ll have culturally relevant TV playing in the background—like novelas, documentary clips, and more—touching on themes such as immigration, labor, education, and broader Latinx experiences. Pizza and refreshments will be provided! RSVP via Campus Groups
March 6: Mecha x Cafe Con Leche: The Oversexualization of Women of Color:
Join Mecha, NAISAC, BOSS, SAC, and APAA as we discuss the oversexualization of women of color. We will explore different media depictions and analyze how these harmful representations affect the women of our communities. Afterwards, we will write affirmation notes for ourselves and our loved ones as we enjoy churros and hot chocolate!
March 13: Cafe con Leche: Got Tested?: Join the Hermanas of the Alpha Chapter of Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad / Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. for a culturally affirming roundtable discussion primarily serving Latinas and inclusive of all people of color. In partnership with STAP, this event will encourage participants to get tested in the following weeks by promoting accessible, confidential HIV/STI testing—no insurance, no parents, no judgment—available on both Cornell and Ithaca College campuses. Food will be provided to foster community dialogue and reduce stigma around testing.
