Latinx Living Learning Community
Bienvendos a NIU! The Latinx Living Learning Community is here to support students who identify as Latino, Latina or Latinx and/or want to explore more about Latinx cultures and identity. Those living in this community can connect with peers, faculty and staff that serve as a support and resource.
Community Highlights
- Connections to faculty and staff
- Accessible peer–to–peer learning
- Support and guidance from the Latino Resource Center and the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies
- Cultural learning and exploration
Activities
- Latino Heritage Month events throughout the year
- Game and movie nights
- Study tables at the Latino Resource Center
- Group social activities
As part of the community, you are required taking to take one Latino and Latin American Studies (LATS) course each semester. You will be able to choose from
- LATS 100: Introduction to Latin American Studies
- LATS 101: Introduction to Latinx Studies
- LATS 400: Special Topics in Latino and/or Latin American Studies
- And several other courses with approval
You must consult with Darius Jackson, Ed.D. prior to registering for classes to determine a curricular plan that aligns with your major and meets the requirements of the Latinx Living/Learning Community. You will be encouraged, though not required, to pursue the minor in Latino and Latin American Studies.
Want to Get Involved?
Become a Student Ambassador from Center for Latino and Latin American Studies to assist with event planning.
In addition to joining this community, we also recommend you join the Mentoring and Engaging Through Academic Success program (METAS).
For More Information
To learn more about the Latinx Community, contact the program coordinator:
Elbia Del Llano Menéndez, M.S.Ed.
Latino Resource Center
815-753-8645
edelllano1@niu.edu
Darius Jackson, Ed.D.
Center for Latino and Latin American Studies
815-753-8281
djackson15@niu.edu
Requirements
- You must attend a minimum of one event hosted by the Latino Resource Center and one by the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies per semester.
- Must enroll in one LATS class each semester, students must consult with Darius Jackson, Ed.D., prior to registering for classes.
- Open to all undergraduate students; preference is given to new, incoming transfer student freshmen or sophomores.
How to Sign Up
- Send an email from your NIU student Z-ID email address to edelllano1@niu.edu, djackson15@niu.edu and housing@niu.edu indicating that you are interested in living in this community.
- Once we receive your email, Darius Jackson, Ed.D., and Elbia Del Llano, the community coordinators, will contact you and confirm with Housing and Residential Services that you are approved.
- Housing and Residential Services will then place you into the community and you will be able to look up your booking on your MyHousing portal to select from available spaces.