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 TimelineEvents
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Mar
19
Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Incorporated (MSU): Sophisticated Signing w/ the Zetas 5:00pm
Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Incorporated (MSU): Sophisticated Signing w/ the Zetas
Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
PRLACC Program Room
The head of the ASL department will be coming in and teaching basic ASL signs
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Mar
19
Central American Student Association (CASA) General Body Meeting 7:00pm
Central American Student Association (CASA) General Body Meeting
Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
PRLACC Program Room
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Mar
20
Dominican Student Association (DSA) General Body Meeting 7:00pm
Dominican Student Association (DSA) General Body Meeting
Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
PRLACC Program Room
DSA General Body Meeting!
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Mar
21
BAILE Collaboration with SLU & LAU 6:30pm
BAILE Collaboration with SLU & LAU
Thursday, March 21st, 2024
06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
PRLACC Program Room
Collaborative event hosting a Salsa lesson to UConn students and leaving it open floor, allowing students to add creative flow to their dancing!
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Mar
26
Puerto Rican Student Association (PurSA) General Body Meeting 6:00pm
Puerto Rican Student Association (PurSA) General Body Meeting
Tuesday, March 26th, 2024
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
PRLACC Program Room
A time when the members of the Puerto Rican Student Association gather together to celebrate Puerto Rican culture!
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Mar
26
Afro-Latinx Alliance (ALA) General Body Meeting 7:00pm
Afro-Latinx Alliance (ALA) General Body Meeting
Tuesday, March 26th, 2024
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
PRLACC Program Room
The Afro-Latinx Alliance (ALA) is a safe space for Afro-Latinx-identifying students in which we will celebrate all aspects of our identities. General Body meetings are open to everyone and will feature discussions, activities, and collaborations with other groups.
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.