Mentoring Mondays

Spring 2026
Discover campus resources & build the confidence to thrive in college!

• 2/02 - Nurturing Mental Health and Well-Being Throughout the Semester
  • With Jessica Ofray, LPC Interim Associate Director, Counseling and Student Development
• 2/09 - Getting the Most Out of IT: Resources and Tips
  • With Dr. George Claffey
    Chief Information Officer
• 2/23 - Get Active at Central: Exploring the Rec Center
  • With Scott Kazar
    Director of Campus Recreation
• 3/02 - Connecting Central to Community: Opportunities for Student Engagement
  • With Diana Velasco
    Assistant Director, Center for Community Engagement and Social Research (CCESR)
• 3/23 - Creating Your Perfect Schedule
  • With Patrick Tucker
    University Registrar & Director Academic Affair Operations

Come enjoy free snacks with us and learn from our speakers!

Time: 3-4 pm
Location: Elihu Burritt Library
4th Floor, Suite 408

Talking Tuesdays

Spring 2026

A series of inspiring stories and conversations with successful Latino/a/e and Caribbean Leaders.

February
(Thurs) 02/5, 12-1 PM - Enrique Lebron & Jon Cruz

CEO, Retrospective Films Video Productions
CEO, J27 Studios

(Tues) 02/24 - Dr. Daisy Torres-Hill

Assistant Dean, School of Education CCSU

March
(Tues) 03/4 - Dr. Tina Loarte-Rodriguez
DNP, RN, CPPS, CPHRM

Executive Director, Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce

Come enjoy free snacks with us and learn from our speakers!

Time: 2-3 PM
Location: Elihu Burritt Library, 4th Floor, Suite 408

For further information, please contact LALCC@ccsu.edu or call 860-832-0056

Spanish & Portuguese Conversation Hours

Hora en Español

Thurs. Feb 12th
Mon. March 2nd
Thurs. April 9th
Mon. May 4th

Hora em Português

Thurs. Feb 19th
Wed. March 11th
Thurs. April 16th
Wed. May 6th

Time: 
3-4 PM

Location: 
LALCC
Elihu Burritt Library, 4th Floor
Room 408

Join the LALCC once a month for separate language sessions in Spanish and Portuguese. These conversation hours are open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members who would like to practice their language skills in an encouraging environment, at any level—from beginners to fluent speakers. All are welcome!