Puerto Rican Student Movement 50th Anniversary Reunion
Saturday, June 11, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 10:30 am
Event Venue
Puerto Rican Student Movement 50th Anniversary Reunion
Saturday, June 11 & Sunday, June 12, 2022
UConn Campus
Storrs, CT
In the fall of 1970, a small group of students committed to equal rights and enrollment opportunities for Puerto Ricans formed the Puerto Rican Student Movement. Due to the tireless efforts of the PRSM, we are now celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the initial struggle that led to the birth of the Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center.
To honor your legacy and celebrate your contributions to the University of Connecticut, we invite the founding members and associates of the Puerto Rican Student Movement to participate in a special reunion weekend.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, June 11
5:00 p.m.
Reunion Dinner & Reception
Jorgensen Gallery at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Connect with former classmates over a delicious San Juan-inspired dinner. Reminisce with each other and share your stories with current UConn students and administrators so they can learn about the Puerto Rican Student Movement's groundbreaking work decades ago. View the menu here.
8:00 p.m.
Latin Fest
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Dance the night away to Orlando Ortiz and his band, Karibe Mambo, as they play salsa, merengue, and cumbia. Cash bar. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and Latin Fest begins at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 12
10:30 a.m.
Alumni Brunch
Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center, Student Union 4th Floor
Close your time on campus with a buffet brunch and viewing of the recently unveiled historical timeline mural that details the steps from the PRSM and La Casa Borinqueñato today's Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center. View the menu here.
We ask that all attendees reserve their spot for a nominal $20, which includes dinner, a ticket for Latin Fest, Sunday brunch, and a PR/LACC sweatshirt. When registering below, please let us know which events you plan to attend. The RSVP deadline is Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Need help finding overnight accommodations? Contact Ana Lopez '75 at isabelsdreams@msn.com.
Free parking is available at the UConn Alumni Center, located at 2384 Alumni Drive. Click here for a map of the University of Connecticut campus.
Questions? Contact Jessica Sokol, Senior Director of Alumni Relations, at jsokol@foundation.uconn.edu or 860.486.2607.
Unfortunately, online registration for this event is currently closed. For additional information, please contact Kate Gannon viaemail.