Our Mission
The UI Cultural Centers provide intra- and cross-cultural education, leadership and organizational development opportunities, social justice education and change, a "home away from home" for students, and a safe space for cultural and psychosocial development. The Centers complement the academic mission of the University by enhancing students' experiences inside and outside of the classroom.
Location and hours
Monday: Noon - 5 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday: Noon - 9:00 p.m.
Friday: Noon - 5:00 p.m.
308 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246
Email: misse-team@uiowa.edu
Amenities
The Center is available for programming and as a venue for University of Iowa student organizations’ events. It is equipped with: a fully-stocked kitchen, a living and dining room, game and study rooms, a library, wireless internet (Netflix, Pandora) computer and printers for our patrons to use, TVs, and various board games. The LNACC has anything you need to host a program, make a meal, study, or simply relax and socialize with friends!
Latinx Heritage Month
At the University of Iowa, Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th. See events that are part of this celebration below.
Upcoming Events
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Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November to showcase the rich culture of the native people of this land as well as honor the Native American and Indigenous People who have suffered injustices.
It was initially celebrated in 1916 by the state of New York and was not until 1990 that President George H.W. Bush established it as a month-long celebration.
Upcoming Events
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History
The LNACC was founded in the summer of 1971 by three students (Tony Zavala, Ruth Pushetonequa and Rusty Barceló) as the Chicano and Indian American Student Union. The center was founded as a “friendship” house formed by students for students. In 1994, it was renamed the Latino Native American Cultural Center. Over the years, this center has become the home to many students and student organizations that sponsor conferences, pow-wows, study groups, community educational programs, boycotts, and rallies to address community and campus issues. This center is a “home away from home” to all that walk through our doors.