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Cambio Center leads in research and outreach on Latines, immigrant integration, and communities undergoing demographic change.

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Minor in Latinx Studies 

October 8, 2024 MU has a vibrant degree program in Latinx Studies -- fulfilling a dream of the Cambio Center from over 20 years ago! Led by MU's School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, this transdisciplinary program was designed in partnership with the Cambio Center and faculty members from the University of Missouri in Columbia…

Becoming Good Neighbors

October 1, 2024 The Cambio Center and Missouri Annual Conference of Methodist Churches have partnered to develop an interactive workshop to discuss Becoming Good Neighbors: Research and Community-Based Responses with Newcomers. Open to faculty, staff, graduate students, and community leaders and service providers. Registration required.

Study investigates international student experience at MU

September 11, 2024 By Sophie Rentschler “Beyond the Borders of Belongingness: A Study of International Students at MU” was a qualitative research study conducted by Hannah Gates, a undergraduate student at MU, completed in partnership with Cambio Center Director, Dr. Lisa Dorner, as part of the Honors College research program. Gates pushed her research beyond…

Hispanic / Latine Heritage Month

September 15 - October 15, 2024 The Cambio Center and our partners are excited to share many events coming up to celebrate nuestra comunidad. Friday, September 13, 2024, 4:00-5:00 pm What? Heritage Month Kickoff with KC Latin Jazz Orchestra - The Voyage of the Drum: Brazil Where? The Shack, MU Student Center Who? Open to…