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This year’s \u00a1Con\u00e9ctate! gathering will be hosted by Treasure Valley Community College and held at the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario, on April 30, 2026.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since its beginning in 2017, \u00a1Con\u00e9ctate! has brought together Latino-serving organizations, partners, and community members from across Eastern Oregon for a one-day gathering focused on connection and collaboration. \u00a1Con\u00e9ctate! creates opportunities to build strong relationships with local leaders, volunteers, students, and community members, and provides space for open conversations about shared challenges, successes, and community experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now in its 9th year, \u00a1Con\u00e9ctate! is hosted by one of Eastern Oregon University\u2019s valued partners, Treasure Valley Community College, and will take place at the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario, Oregon. This year\u2019s gathering brings together faculty, staff, students, and community partners from across the region to engage with keynote speakers and interactive workshops focused on healing, storytelling, and community connection. Participants will also share practical approaches that support student persistence, leadership development, and long-term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building on the foundation of previous \u00a1Con\u00e9ctate! gatherings, this year\u2019s event continues to highlight personal experiences, cultural traditions, and community knowledge as important sources of learning and growth. In alignment with this year\u2019s theme, we are honored to present workshop sessions that recognize the importance of healing and share practical approaches that support connection, reflection, and collective growth across rural and regional communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s gathering offers opportunities to connect with local leaders, students, educators, and community members from across Eastern Oregon. We invite students, faculty, staff, community members, and partners from Eastern Oregon and beyond to join us for a day of connection, learning, and shared conversation. This event is free and open to the public. Please click the button below to register!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keynote Speaker – Adan de la Paz<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Keynote Speaker – Luzy King<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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We are grateful for the on-going support from the following organizations: Oregon Community Foundation’s Latino Partnership Program, the Ford Family Foundation, and Energy Trust of Oregon. This regional program is made possible through a collaborative effort among the following community partners: Eastern Oregon University, Blue Mountain Community College, and Treasure Valley Community College, and Euvalcree,<\/em> and is funded in part through support from the Ford Family Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation’s Latino Partnership Program, Energy Trust of Oregon, the Burns Paiute Tribe, Oregon Food Bank, ICCU, Oregon Health Authority, Grand Canyon University, our host Four Rivers Cultural Center. THANK YOU!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Last updated April 1, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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