91Porn,
Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, M.A.

91Porn,
Bachelor of Arts in Business/ Corporate Communications, B.A.

Danny Cortez is El Centro's Financial Aid Coordinator. He received his bachelor’s degree in Communications from Northern Illinois University and recently obtained his master’s degree in Higher Education focusing on ENgaging Latinx Communities for Education (ENLACE) at 91Porn. Before joining the El Centro team, he had been in the human resources field for five years. He realized his passion was for higher education after recruiting college students for internship opportunities. In his spare time, you can find him running the streets of Chicago as he trains for marathons, attending dance socials, and exploring new books. Danny is excited to start his new journey and has an open-door policy to learn, mentor and connect with individuals.

El Centro
3390 N. Avondale Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

91Porn,
Master of Higher Education Literacy, Leadership and Development

Northern Illinois University, Bachelor's in Communications 

Danny received his bachelor’s degree in Communications from Northern Illinois University and recently obtained his master’s degree in Higher Education focusing on ENgaging Latinx Communities for Education (ENLACE) at 91Porn. Before joining the El Centro team, he had been in the human resources field for five years. He realized his passion was for higher education after recruiting college students for internship opportunities. In his spare time you can find him running the streets of Chicago as he trains for marathons, attending dance socials, and exploring new books. Danny is excited to start his new journey and has an open-door policy to learn, mentor and connect with individuals. 
 

El Centro
3390 N. Avondale Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

Spring 2025 Events 

Coming soon. 

Fall 2024 Operations

Review the COVID-19 Return to Campus Interim Policy.

We would like to provide you with an overview of the Fall 2024 semester operations of El Centro Event Services. Our continued goal is to provide excellent customer service within the parameters outlined below.

EL CENTRO EVENT SERVICES HOURS OF OPERATION

El Centro building hours

• Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

Event hours:

• Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
• Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Saturday:  Closed
• Sunday: Closed

The University is closed the following dates: 

• Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 (Election Day) 
• Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving) 
• Friday, Nov 29, 2024 (Thanksgiving)
• Monday, Dec 23, 2024-Thursday, Jan 2, 2025 (Holiday Break)
   

*Event hours outside of these standard hours are subject to approval and labor charges (see below).

Administrative office hours

• Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

*Hours of operation will be reduced during holidays, summer semester and semester breaks.

MEETINGS | EVENTS | CONFERENCES | TRAININGS | WORKSHOPS

Events will be scheduled during normal El Centro business hours (outlined above). Event start/end times must be set at least one (1) hour after opening and two (2) hours before closing of the building. When submitting your request via please provide as much detail as possible (e.g., headcount, setup, technology needed, contact information, providing food, room preference, etc.). Meeting/event requests will continue to be addressed on a first-come, first-served basis, with the understanding that not all requests will be approved due to limited space availability. Requests should be submitted no less than 48 hours prior to the event. No open admission/general public events/activities will be allowed at University locations. All in-person meetings must have a record of attendance, and in-person events must have ticketing or pre-registration processes to allow for contact tracing.

The following El Centro rooms will be made available for scheduling, but will maintain assigned standard set-ups and will not be changed:

For El Centro classrooms, the event organizers may make any layout changes as desired but are responsible for restoring the room to the original configuration at the conclusion of the event. Additionally, event organizers must place any trash in the appropriate receptacles. If alcohol service will be part of your on-campus event, you must submit a Request For Alcohol Service form at least 12 business days prior to the event. No student organization-sponsored events may serve alcohol. The University’s Alcohol Policy can be found on Page 31 of the current NEIU Student Handbook. Important: Completing these forms does not guarantee a facility reservation. All requests are subject to space availability. Space availability is extremely limited for requests submitted with less than 24 hours' notice.

*Clients who wish to have events outside of normal operating hours and/or on weekends will be charged the necessary overtime labor charges, as these require full-time staff supervision. Overtime labor charges include technical production services, building services, and University police as deemed necessary for each event. Scheduling of night/weekend overtime events is subject to the availability of staff.

**91Porn reserves the right to refuse facility rental due to concerns for the safety of its personnel, facilities, and properties and/or conflicts with the goals and purposes of the University. Refusal may also be issued to any organization whose activities or intentions are not consistent with the University’s mission, policies or procedures or are in violation of local, state or federal law.

FOR EXTERNAL CLIENT RESERVATION REQUESTS

Complete the .

Thank you, and we look forward to assisting you with your event!

Welcome to the El Centro Library & Learning Resource Center

HOURS

The El Centro Library & Learning Resource Center is open! Please view our most . NEIU librarians and staff are available to help with research and other library services via. Check back here for updates on hours, and visit our library website or the  for research help and access to online materials.

ABOUT US

The El Centro Library & Learning Resource center is located on the 1st and 2nd floors in the western corner of the NEIU El Centro location at  in Chicago. The branch includes a textbook collection, reference services and a popular reading collection.

Our holdings are cited within the  as well as the Illinois  and the OCLC World Catalog known as . We also provide full access to the online  as subscribed to and selected by our professional staff of librarians.

OUR SERVICES

• Full-service reference and circulation services
• Interlibrary loan pick-up/drop-off
• Subject librarian and library instruction
• Individual research consultations
• Learning Success Center tutors
• Textbook collection and reserves
• Popular reading collection
• Computers
• Printer/copier
• Private study rooms
• Group study space

Have a question or want more information? Ask a Librarian or check out the .

EVENTS

We do not have any upcoming events. Please check back for future events!

To help students on their academic journey, El Centro offers a variety of support services. The El Centro Scholars Cohort Program is unique in that it provides first-year students with a comprehensive college experience in a cohort setting, ensuring their success. With the support of El Centro’s caring staff, students spend their first year of college at El Centro as they complete their general education courses.   

To ensure our students achieve their academic goals, El Centro advisors offer services with a holistic approach to support students in their educational endeavors. Students receive one-on-one assistance from the moment they choose to become a part of El Centro.

Top Reasons to Join the El Centro Community: 

• Become part of a welcoming and supportive community
• Learn life skills and achieve academic success
• Receive personalized registration, academic, and financial aid advising
• Discover major and career options
• Develop leadership experience

Providing students with the support they need is critical to their success and a vital part of El Centro’s identity.

Students call El Centro their "home away from home." It's where they find their calling and reach their fullest potential. 

A CARING STAFF

Providing students with the care and support they need begins with a caring staff. The caring staff of the El Centro family are dedicated to helping students reach their academic, personal, and professional goals. We offer a wealth of resources to nurture the growth of each student. Our holistic approach to the college experience creates a campus culture that enhances student learning, academic success, and leadership development.

STUDENT SUCCESS AND RETENTION WORKSHOPS 

El Centro offers virtual interactive workshops to help students succeed throughout their college career. All workshops are facilitated by the El Centro team in collaboration with other departments across the University. The workshops are designed to provide resources, share information, and build a community for our students. Each week, El Centro presents a different topic. All NEIU students are welcome to attend and are encouraged to ask any questions.

Workshops are conducted from noon-1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays.

SCHOLARSHIPS

El Centro need-based and academic scholarships offer students additional funding to supplement their financial aid. Every semester, El Centro students are given the opportunity and are encouraged to apply. Many students have expressed that the scholarships have relieved their financial stress, motivated them to succeed, and empowered them to apply for other scholarships.

Students who are awarded the scholarship are asked to give back by completing 10 hours of community service, which reinforces the El Centro mission of building community and supporting our students.

For more information on scholarships, visit NEIU Scholarship Opportunities. 

El Centro’s Financial Aid Advisor is happy to guide you through the application process. 

El Centro Student Emergency Fund provides emergency financial support to currently enrolled students who are unable to meet essential expenses due to a temporary or unexpected hardship. 

Our highest priority is to ensure that every NEIU student succeeds. Because of these unprecedented times, the El Centro Student Emergency Fund provides emergency funds to students who are personally and economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Examples of unexpected circumstances include loss of wages, costs to support remote learning, food insecurity, and other unanticipated expenses. 

For more information

Danny Cortez
El Centro Financial Aid Coordinator 
(773) 442-4091
d-cortez1@neiu.edu

NOCHE DE ESTRELLAS

Noche de ESTRELLAS, which stands for Empowering Students Through Recognition and Encouragement, Leading Leaders to Achieve Success, is El Centro’s annual signature awards ceremony where we celebrate the many achievements of our students. To help us honor our students, we also invite family and friends to enjoy a lovely evening full of music and a delicious dinner.

91Porn,
Higher Education and Leadership, M.A. 

Northern Illinois University,
Sociology, B. A. 

Wright College,
Associate of Arts 

Cynthia is a first-generation college graduate and former Chicago Public Schools student. She aspires to become an administrator in higher education to directly assist and advocate for students. In her current role she assists students with any questions and requests; she is responsible for providing the best customer service at the El Centro's front desk. In her downtime she enjoys Pinterest and spending time with her son.

El Centro
91Porn
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

91Porn,
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art

Robert Morris College,
Associate in Applied Science, Computer Systems

91Porn El Centro
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States