La Casa Rosario Castellanos: Latine Cultural Center
La Casa Rosario Castellanos is Mary Baldwin’s Latine Cultural Center. Named for Rosario Castellanos, one of Mexico’s most important feminist literary voices, La Casa houses young women passionate about celebrating and exploring Latine culture. Members work closely with the Office of Inclusive Excellence to organize special events for the MBU campus community. All students are welcome and encouraged to participate, regardless of their background.
About Us
La Casa Rosario Castellanos is a living-learning community uniting diverse perspectives and areas of interest in cultural heritage and exploration. In addition to hosting and creating celebrations of Latine culture, La Casa serves as a meeting and programming space for the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s Latines Unides club.
Who is Rosario Castellanos?
Rosario Castellanos Figueroa is an acclaimed 20th century Mexican poet and author. Her writing explored feminist ideals and issues of race and culture, particularly for Mexico. She received many awards for her works, and is prominently remembered for having paved the way for other Mexican women to read, write, and critically engage with literature.
Celebrate with Us
La Casa Rosario Castellanos members celebrate Latine culture through special events and programming throughout the year.
A month-long celebration of Latine culture with cultural and academic programming.
An annual Latine Christmas story reenactment celebrated alongside other student organizations.
A collaborative discussion sponsored by La Casa and Umoja House to share their continuity of culture.
An annual event sponsored by Latines Unides and La Casa that celebrates first-year students as they make their transition into adulthood.
Live and Thrive Together
Members of La Casa Rosario Castellanos live together in the Edmondson House. Here’s what to expect:
- Single and double occupancy rooms
- Full communal kitchen, TV room, and laundry facilities
- Special cultural programming and activities
FAQ
The Office of Inclusive Excellence will reach out to women who are both campus leaders and actively involved with the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s programming. La Casa Rosario can accept and house up to 10 students.
Latines Unides is a student-run organization advised by the Office of Inclusive Excellence. If you’re interested, please reach out to Destiny Woodall at dswoodall@marybaldwin.edu and she will put you in contact with student leadership.
For more information on MBU’s commitment to inclusive excellence and Title VI compliance, please visit the Title VI page.
Contact Us
Destiny Woodall (she/her)
Director, Office of Inclusive Excellence
Email: dswoodall@marybaldwin.edu
Instagram: @marybaldwinoie