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 31: Latina/o Studies Program
Join Professors Maria Cristina Garcia and Debra Castillo as they introduce students to all that the Latina/o Studies Program has to offer.
February 7: Afro-Latinx Trivia Night
A presentation highlighting influential Afro-Latinx figures and their impact on history in celebration of Black History Month, Followed by a fun, educational trivia game testing participants' knowledge of Afro-Latinx history and achievements. Winners receive prizes, fostering engagement and celebrating Afro-Latinx contributions. Food will be provided!TBD
February 21: SHPE x Cafe Con Leche, Hosted by the Society Of Hispanic Professional Engineers
February 28: Black History Month Celebration Dinner
Join the LLC in a final celebration of Black History Month! Enjoy a warm dinner while jamming to Afro-Latino beats as we reflect on resilience, connection, and the challenges of the past few weeks. As winter’s last full month comes to a close, take a well-deserved break, stay cozy, and enjoy a comforting meal.
March 7: Craft Night
Join the LLC to craft, enjoy snacks and decompress from a long week.
March 14 CANCELLED
March 21: Paint and Sip
Join us for a vibrant evening of creativity, community, and culture at our Café con Leche Paint & Sip Night! Hosted in collaboration with the Latino Living Center and the First-Generation Student Union, this event brings together art, conversation, and celebration. Enjoy a relaxing evening sipping on delicious drinks, creating your own masterpiece, connecting with fellow students, and celebrating our diverse communities!
April 11 CANCELLED
April 18: Root for Yourself!
Join the Latino Living Center to celebrate spring and practice a little self-care! Plant a succulent or start a seed, decorate your pot, and take a moment to root for yourself (and each other!) as we push through the end of the semester. Light snacks and drinks will be provided so come and let your creativity take root. Hope to see you there!"
April 25
Feeling tired, worried, stressed out, or overwhelmed? Or would you simply like to connect with others? We invite you to pause, reflect, and consider what is important to you during times of stress and transition. Please join Juliana Garcia (LMSW, Latinx Students Community Liaison for Counseling and Psychological Services at Cornell Health) and Tanya Kingsley (LMSW) to discuss activities that enrich your daily life. This presentation aims to be interactive and reflective, with a hands-on activity, and brief includes mindfulness practice."
May 2: Despedida 2025, Hosted by the LLC
