XVIII Annual West Chester University Latino/a/x Communities Conference, September 27–30, 2026, at Sykes Student Union, 110 W. Rosedale Avenue, West Chester, PA. Conference activities include live music, film screenings, a writing workshop, research talks, and discussions. Links are provided for scheduling, participants, parking, more information, and the Sunday, September 27 preconference Zoom session.

18th Annual

Latino/a/x Communities Conference

This interdisciplinary conference provides a creative space to enhance the understanding of Latinx issues, contributions, and cultures. This annual conference informs the university and broader community about a wide range of issues concerning the Latinx population in Pennsylvania and beyond, and represents twelve years of working to build and strengthen ties between West Chester University and the community, as embodied in our theme “Building Bridges/Construyendo Puentes.”

For questions, email the Conference Director:

Latinx Communities Conference Committee:
 
Chyna Hart (Dowdy Multicultural Center)
Latino American Student Organization (LASO)
Linda Stevenson (Political Science)
Maria Urrutia (Dance)
Michele Belliveau (Social Work)
Miguel Ceballos (Sociology)