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 broader MBU campus community.
About Us
La Casa Rosario Castellanos is a living-learning community for Latine students, uniting diverse perspectives and areas of interest in their shared cultural heritage. 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.
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 our first-year Latine 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 Latine 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 ten students.
Latines Unides is sponsored by the Office of Inclusive Excellence. If you’re interested, please reach out to Rev. Andrea Cornett-Scott at ascott@marybaldwin.edu.
Contact Us
Destiny Woodall (she/her)
Director, Office of Inclusive Excellence
Email: dswoodall@marybaldwin.edu
Instagram: @marybaldwinoie