Purdue University Family Guide
Cultural Centers
Black Cultural Center
Founded in 1969, the Purdue Black Cultural Center’s long history testifies to the University’s commitment to cultural diversity on campus. The center provides purposeful, holistic, scholarly, and cocurricular programming designed to strengthen the understanding of African American heritage while enhancing the academic, cultural, and social development of the entire Purdue community.
The BCC is nationally recognized as one of the best centers of its kind. It serves as a catalyst for a wide range of cultural, educational, artistic, social and technological initiatives. It fosters cross-cultural exchanges and noteworthy research, as well as artistic expression through music, dance, creative writing, and meaningful dialogue.
Latino Cultural Center
Established in 2003, the Latino Cultural Center (LCC) promotes diversity through education and cultural programs while serving as the heart of the Latino community on campus. The LCC sponsors educational, social, professional, and cultural events throughout the year.
LCC activities include service learning and engagement projects, language appreciation and education, cultural entertainment, and poetry and professionalism workshops. The LCC also sponsors an Embajadores program, through which the volunteer student ambassadors build awareness of Latino culture on campus as they develop personal skills such as leadership, team-building, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Native American Educational and Cultural Center
Established in 2007, the Native American Educational and Cultural Center (NAECC) fosters a culturally diverse and intellectually inclusive campus environment and serves as a second home for Native American students on campus.
The NAECC encourages students’ personal and professional development by promoting activities that highlight Native American cultures and contemporary realities and by supporting student organizations that strengthen community bonds.
