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El Centro, The Center for Latinidad, provides collaborative programming at Mt. SAC
and outside partners. We serve to support, educate, and assist the community in gaining
a sense of awareness and cultural wealth. We honor*, celebrate, and explore the diverse
cultural roots within Latinidad. Our center also provides a relaxed study and networking
space to promote community and academic support.
Mission
To celebrate and explore our Latinidad.
Celebrar y explorar nuestra Latinidad.
Vision
Uplifting our community, together we achieve our dreams.
Mt. San Antonio College, ACES, El Centro, and Raices bring the powerful production
of August 29 to campus for two nights.
August 29 is a powerful exploration of Chicano identity, anchored by the legacy of
journalist Ruben Salazar. The play blends personal stories with the larger Chicano
Movement, offering emotional and relevant reflections on cultural pride, activism,
and justice. With strong performances and impactful storytelling, it’s a must-see
for anyone who appreciates thought-provoking theater. For more information visit:
https://www.latinotheaterco.org/august29
Thursday, Sept. 18th & Friday, Sept. 19th -Showing @7pm Sophia Clarke Theatre Bldg 2 Mt. San Antonio College 1100 N Grand Ave Walnut, CA 91789
Tickets are free and open to the community. Please visit: tickets.mtsac.edu
Stop by our space for finals and re-energize with snacks and supplies!
Building 16F, ALL DAY!
If you have any questions, contact 909-274-4399 or elcentro@mtsac.edu. To request
disability related accommodations please contact El Centro at elcentro@mtsac.edu at
least 5 business days in advance of the event.
Goals
To provide educational, cultural and social programming that affirms and celebrates
Latinidad; to create an awareness of the social, political, historical and cultural
realities of the Latine population.
To provide a physical space that reflects the perspectives of Latididad.
To increase the educational attainment of Latine students:
Close the achievement gap
Increase retention
Increase course completion
Increase transfer, degree, certificate, and/or vocational training
To foster a sense of community between students, staff, employees, and the greater
Mt. SAC community.
To hold the college accountable to uphold its core values of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion,
Social Justice, Anti-Racism, & Accessibility (DEISAA).
Program Resources
Relaxed and quiet student spaces
Peer-to-peer support
Leadership and community engagement opportunities
Library
Latinx/Chicanx Studies books
Textbooks
Children’s book
Archival documents related to MECHA & El Centro’s roots
