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Latino Cultural Affairs is a dynamic center for cultural expression, advocacy, and personal and professional development for students from all Latino communities and countries. Currently, more than 1000 students of Latino ancestry are enrolled at Columbia College Chicago. They share the beautiful cultures and traditions of Central America, South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean with the entire campus.

Latino Cultural Affairs coordinates a number of events and programs throughout the year including Columbia College Chicago’s Latino Heritage Month Celebration (FOCO), Latino Culture & Conversation meetings, and the Latino Student Short Film Festival, the top festival of its kind for student films exploring a Latino theme or made by a Latino student filmmaker.

The office also works actively with the Latino Alliance student organization, a group that serves as a family away from home for students of Latino heritage. Latino Alliance meets regularly every Wednesday at 5pm in the conference room of the Multicultural Affairs Center located at 618 S. Michigan Avenue, 4th floor in downtown Chicago. In partnership with the office, the organization coordinates a variety of social, academic, philanthropic, and cultural programs throughout the year and supports fellow students in their academic and professional pursuits.

While you are visiting our page, be sure to check out the office’s official newsletter, El Columbiano, where you can learn about the Latino community on campus, find resources, and view work from current students. Feel free to visit us in the office or attend a program soon.

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