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About Us

The mission of La Casa Latina is to attract Latino/a students to Portland State University, support their academic success, and provide cultural, social, and academic services and programs that enhance the quality of Latino/a student life.

La Casa Latina (PSU Latino/a Student Success Center) opened in the summer of 2011.

The artwork and murals were made by PSU students.

La Casa Latina is a hub where Latino/a students come together to:

  • Create and connect with community
  • Develop leadership skills
  • Empower identity
  • Receive services important to academic success

Contact Us

Campus Location 229 Smith Memorial Union
Mailing Address

Portland State University

P.O. Box 751

Portland, OR 97207
Phone 503-725-6710

We are open from 9am -8pm Monday through Thursday and 9am-5pm on Fridays

(Note: Schedules vary during finals weeks and term breaks; call or email for our current hours).

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History

On Oct. 4, 2010 President Wim Wiewel launched a new initiative to recruit, support, and graduate more Latino students, who make up the most underrepresented group at Portland State University relative to their growing population in Oregon. The program is called "¡Éxito!" or "success" in Spanish.

One of the recommended steps towards providing more support for Latino students was to open a new Latino cultural center called “La Casa Latina” in Smith Memorial Student Union. La Casa Latino officially opened on June 13th2011 in SMSU 229

 

Stories about the opening of La Casa

Univision Story

El Hispanic News 

Oregonian