Join us this Spring 2025  for the Latino Living Center Café con Leche Series. This series allows students, student organizations, programs and departments to present a topic and engage in conversation and dialogues with members of the Cornell community. Topics range from issues affecting Latinos and other racial, ethnic and cultural communities in topics ranging from policy, media, education, identity, health and more.

Fridays  @ 6:00 pm

January 31, 2025: 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, 2025: 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!

February 21, 2025: SHPE x Cafe Con Leche, Hosted by the Society Of Hispanic Professional Engineers

February 28, 2025: 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 , 2025: Craft Night

Join the LLC to craft, enjoy snacks and decompress from a long week.

March 14, 2025 CANCELLED

March 21, 2025: 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: Mental Health and Well-being

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

Join the Latino Living Center as we celebrate the end of the semester and academic year. Enjoy an evening hanging out on the lawn to play lawn games, plant flowers, and watch a movie! Snacks like cotton candy, popcorn, and snow cones will be provided along with a catered bite to eat! We hope to see you there! RSVP on CG!