La Comunidad Intelectual

Mission: La Comunidad Intelectual (LCI) recognizes and critically examines Latina/o, Caribbean, and Latin American cultures, customs and traditions as they exist at UConn and beyond. In collaboration with El Instituto and the Puerto Rican and Latin American Cultural Center (PRLACC), LCI nurtures intellectual diversity, inclusivity, and social activism. Additionally, through rigorous interdisciplinary study, active, and community-based learning LCI students enhance their comprehension of global citizenship.

Who Can Apply: All undergraduate students interested in Latina/o, Caribbean, and/or Latin American Culture. Apply through the Learning Communities Program website.

Location: Peter J. Werth Residence Tower

Director: H. Kenny Nienhusser

Graduate Assistants: Catherina Villafuerte and Orlando Gonzalez

Logo with an outline of the state of Connecticut containing a globe with the Americas visible, set against red and yellow rays. To the right, the text reads 'LA COMUNIDAD INTELECTUAL' in blue and black.A large group of students wearing matching blue UConn First-Year Programs T-shirts stands together outdoors on campus. They are gathered around the UConn husky mascot, who is kneeling in the front center. Behind the group is a sign featuring a globe inside the outline of the state of Connecticut with red and yellow rays in the background.