Welcome to the Latino Community Center
The Latino Community Center (LCC), in alignment with the College’s mission to educate men to think critically, act responsibly, lead effectively, and live humanely, bridges classroom learning with lived experience through Hispanic Studies, mentorship, and community-engaged partnerships. The LCC serves students, educators, families, alumni, and community partners throughout Montgomery County and beyond. Through its programs and partnerships, the LCC supports student leadership and academic growth; fosters cultural understanding and belonging; expands access to educational and community resources; and strengthens collaboration between campus and community.
Upcoming Programming and Events
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Keynote Speaker: José Olivarez
Date: October 5, 2026Time: TBDLocation: TBD -
Hispanic Heritage Chapel Talk: Emilio Robles ’95
Date: October 8, 2026Time: 11:15 a.m.Location: Chapel -
Community Soccer Day at a Home Match
Date: October 17, 2026Time: 11:00 a.m.Location: Wabash Soccer Field -
Día de Muertos
Date: October 30, 2026Time: 6:30 p.m.Location: Detchon Hall -
La Alianza Fundraiser with La Conexión
Date: November 3, 2026Time: TBDLocation: LCC Classroom
Leadership and Staff
The LCC’s leadership advances the mission of empowering students, strengthening academic engagement, and building lasting community partnerships. The LCC is led by:
Enriquez Ornelas, Julio
- Associate Professor, Associated Faculty
- Director of Latino Partnerships
- enriquej@wabash.edu
- 765-361-6484
- Homepage
Keller, Chris
- Assistant Director of Latino Partnerships
- Head Soccer Coach
- kellerc@wabash.edu
- 765-361-6208
Recent News
WM: Assassins
I thought coming to Wabash would change all that. I told myself, “This is it. No one knows you. You can be whoever you want to be.”
WM: Redefining Leadership
How much power does one voice have? It was a question Oscar Jacome Huesca ’25 posed in an audio essay four years ago after completing the Wabash Liberal Arts Immersion Program (WLAIP) summer institute.
