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Since 1974, La Casa Cultural Latina has been committed to empowering & developing Latinidad at the University of Illinois.

05/06/2026

🔸🔹 LA CLASE DE 2026 🔹🔸

It is con gran orgullo to introduce this years graduating class participating in La Casa’s 47th Annual Congratulatory Ceremony representing all academic colleges with raíces across Latin America!

This years record breaking class of 504 Graduates is one unlike any other destined for greatness! The largest and most fuerte class we have ever seen is ready to take on the world by storm and we can’t wait to see what they do!

Give a graduate a shout out in the comments below as we celebrate LA CLASE DE 2026 who proves que SI SE PUDO!! 🧡

04/16/2026

Celebrating La Casa Student Staff for over 50 years 🏠🧡

National Student Staff Appreciation Week allows us to reflect on the power of our leaders both past and present. During our 50th Anniversary in Spring 2024, we had the empowering opportunity to bring together our La Casa Staff familia to share the generational knowledge & excellence that they have brought to our campus comunidad and far beyond.

Mil Gracias to our student teams Desde 1974 for paving the way for future leaders en Casa 🏠

04/02/2026

Congratulatory is more than a graduation, it’s a celebration of YOUR comunidad 💙🎓🧡

As we get closer to the 47th Annual La Casa Congratulatory Ceremony, we’d like to take a moment to share the spotlight with the comunidad that help us cross the stage.

For our Doctoral Graduates, Congratulatory honors this moment of comunidad as we welcome the newly minted Doctores who have achieved the highest level of academic achievement to be hooded & cross the stage with their loved ones who helped get them there 💙

FEW spots remain so secure spot to be a part of a memorable moment rooted in cultura by registering today for the 47th Annual La Casa Congratulatory Ceremony, a bilingual ceremony that celebrates graduates earning their Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral Degrees while centering cultura & Latinidad. Cost to participate is an all inclusive $85 for the ceremony, stoles, celebrations, and more! Registration closes TOMORROW Friday, April 3rd or once we hit capacity.

🎓To learn more about the ceremony and register as a graduate, visit our website at lacasa.illinois.edu/Congrats

03/23/2026

Wishing a special welcome back to campus to La Clase de 2026 💙🧡

As you return to campus for what may feel like a series of “lasts”, don’t forget to keep in mind all the “firsts” that are coming your way. Take advantage of all the opportunities & resources your campus friends & familia have to offer as you near the end of this collegiate chapter. We encourage you take a moment to take it all in, reflect, and make the most of your time on campus as for every sentimental last you have a powerful first to look forward to as a proud Illini Alumni including crossing the La Casa Congratulatory Stage. 🎓

Èchale Ganas, familia! La Casa will be always be rooting you 🏠

03/12/2026

Celebrate extraordinary achievements through Congratulatory Awards! 🏆

Award Nominations close Friday, March 27th at Noon are are presented to the awardees during La Casa’s Leadership Reception (May 1) & Congratulatory(May 15). Learn more and submit your nominations at lacasa.illinois.edu/Congrats 💻

Cathy Acevedo Faculty/Staff Award | The Cathy Acevedo Award is presented to a faculty or staff member who has shown extraordinary commitment to Latinx students and the Latinx campus community and has shown advocacy for the issues, challenges and successes that shape our higher education experiences .Any faculty, staff, or student at the University of Illinois may nominate a current faculty or staff member.

Congratulatory Student Awards | These student awards are a special distinction that allows graduating students participating in La Casa Cultural Latina’s Congratulatory ceremony to be recognized. One graduate & one undergraduate student will be awarded per category for a total of 6 Awards. Any student or faculty/staff member may nominate a graduating student. Students are encouraged to self-nominate as well.

Students are recognized in the following areas:
✨Academics- to honor how students utilized academics to enrich their life and contribute to the success of others
✨Community Service- to honor how students engaged in service to benefit the community
✨Leadership- to honor how students provide leadership in the Latinx community

Nominate today & celebrate excelencia for La Clase de 2026 ✨

03/09/2026

Your voice takes center stage at La Casa’s Congratulatory Ceremony 🎓

🎤Master of Ceremonies (MC): A Master of Ceremonies (MC) is responsible for guiding the audience through the ceremony by reading from a provided script. This is a great opportunity to utilize your public speaking skills! All Non-Graduating students are welcome to apply to serve as a MC!

🎤Class Speaker: Class Speakers will give a speech to address their peers and guests during the Congratulatory Ceremony. Speeches can touch on your experiences as a student at Illinois, fond friend/family memories, your involvements & leadership, etc. All registered & graduating participants are welcome to apply!

💻Applications for both Congratulatory speaking opportunities are due on Friday, March 27th at NOON. To learn more about the ceremony, register as a graduate, and view the links to apply for speaking opportunities visit our website at lacasa.illinois.edu/Congrats

02/03/2026

Are you ready, Clase de 2026?! Your time is now! ⚡️

Get ready for Latinx Congratulatory with La Casa’s “100 Days til Latinx Congratulatory” kickoff to register for the ceremony, connect with your class, take a fresh headshot and more as we begin celebrating all of your accomplishments!

In addition to opening registration, “100 Days” opens all of our Congratulatory opportunities including:

🎓Class Speaker
🎓Graduate & Undergraduate Awards
🎓Masters of Ceremonies (for non-graduating students)

The price for Latinx Congratulatory is one all-inclusive price of $85. This includes your serape stole, two flags of your choice, class photo, ceremony participation, and more!

Attend ‘100 Days’ for on-the-spot registration! Online Registration for Latinx Congratulatory will be posted on our website & socials following the event. You do not need to register during ‘100 Days’ to participate in Latinx Congratulatory, registration will remain open through April 1, 2026 or when capacity is reached.

Felicidades, Clase de 2026! 💙🎓🧡

12/01/2025

Bienvenides to La Casa’s next Director! 🏠

Say hello to our Director, Yoleidy Rosario-Hernandez (Ze/Zir/Zirs/Ellx)! Yoleidy is an Afro-Dominican and Taíno educator and artist who cares deeply about building community, nurturing belonging, and uplifting cultura. With 14+ years of experience in higher ed, DEI, and creative leadership, Ze brings warmth, creativity, and corazón to La Casa. We’re grateful to have Zir as part of the team as we continue growing our community together.

Yoleidy joins us for zir first day on campus today, December 1st, and welcomes you to stop by and say hello ahead of kicking off next springs Lunch at La Casa in February with a presentation to get to know zir!

10/22/2025

Celebrate the beauty of honoring, remembrance, and tradition for Día De Mu***os 🕯️

Día de Mu***os is a day for us to welcome back our loved ones who have passed and celebrate the lives they lived, the joy they brought, and the lasting impact they made on our lives. A celebration cherished throughout Latin America on November 1 & November 2, brought straight to our community 🧡

La Casa Cultural Latina invites you all to a community open event Saturday, November 1st, 2025 from 4PM-6PM at 1001 S. Wright Street to celebrate and honor our loved ones. We invite everyone to submit a photo by scanning the QR code or visiting lacasa.illinois.edu/DiaDeMu***os for our Community Ofrenda which will be shared during our Día de Mu***os celebration 💜

Ahead of the celebration, stop by La Casa throughout the time leading up to Día de Mu***os for sugar skull making as we prepare for event full of love and remembrance. All materials are provided at La Casa to stop in and destress by making sugar skulls. 💀

10/16/2025

Get ready for a beautiful Latino Family Visit Day: Con orgullo y esperanza 💜🕊️

Registration goes live later tonight, October 16th 2025 at 6:30PM. Tickets are free but limited & required to attend. Students will be able to register up to 3 guests for LFVD 2025. To learn more and for the registration link visit lacasa.illinois.edu/LFVD 💜

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1203 W Nevada Street
Urbana, IL
61801

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Monday	8:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 8:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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+12173334950

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http://lacasa.Illinois.edu/

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