El Centro's Hours of Operation

Spring 2024

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

The University is closed the following dates:

  • Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
  • Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 (Lincoln's Birthday)
  • Monday, May 27, 2024 (Memorial Day) 

For more information, call (773) 442-4080/4086 or email elcentro@neiu.edu.

Contact Information

Address

Northeastern Illinois University El Centro
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60618

Phone

(773) 442-4080

Email

elcentro@neiu.edu

(773) 442-4080
(773) 442-4085
Rebeca smiling at the camera
Rebeca
Lamadrid-Quevedo
Interim Director
El Centro
Expertise
Academic Affairs
Education

North Park University
Community Development, M.A

Universidad La Salle del Bajio
Mass Media Communications, B.A.

Background

Rebeca Lamadrid-Quevedo, has been part of the Northeastern Illinois University El Centro team since 2009, becoming the interim director in September of 2022. Along with the El Centro team, she has been working consistently in developing and implementing initiatives in the area of student recruitment and retention with a focus on first-generation students and the Latino community. 

Northeastern Illinois University El Centro
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago , IL 60618
United States

Office Hours
Hours may vary during the semester.
Mimi Crespo smiles at the camera.
Mimi
Crespo
Coordinator of Learning Resource Center
El Centro
Expertise
Mimi connects students with the academic support they need to succeed in college. To better assist and understand students’ struggles in the classroom, Mimi returned to NEIU to study Trigonometry, Calculus and Introduction to Advanced Mathematics.
Education

Northeastern Illinois University,
Master in Business Administration, M.B.A.

Northeastern Illinois University,
Bachelor of Science in Finance, B.S.

Background

Before becoming Coordinator, Mimi volunteered as a Math Peer Leader for Northeastern's Math Enrichment Workshop Program. During summers at El Centro, she creates interactive workshops for students enrolled in the Summer Bridge Program, focusing on team-building and college transition. She enjoys interviewing students, learning about their amazing accomplishments, and editing their success stories for the El Centro Newsletter.

ELC 132
Northeastern Illinois University El Centro
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

Office Hours
Hours vary during the semester.
NEIU logo
Danny
Cortez
Coordinator of Financial Aid
El Centro
Education

Northeastern Illinois University,
Master of Higher Education Literacy, Leadership and Development

Northern Illinois University, Bachelor's in Communications 

 

 

Background

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 Northeastern Illinois University. 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

Office Hours
Hours vary during the semester.
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Lizett
C.
Galán De Rosas
Coordinator of Student Success and Social Media
El Centro
Expertise
Lizett works toward creating equal opportunities for students. She provides students with resources and guidance so they can reach their full potential.
Education

Northeastern Illinois University,
Master of Higher Education Literacy, Leadership and Development

Northeastern Illinois University, Bachelor of Arts and Science in Sociology and English

Harold Washington College, Associate of Arts 

 

 

Background

Lizett is a first-generation college graduate and former Chicago Public Schools student. She has many years advocating for post-secondary education and guiding students through the many challenges they face when transiting to college. She wholeheartedly believes the wise words of Nelson Mandela: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

Northeastern Illinois University El Centro
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

Office Hours
Hours vary during the semester.
Alma Hernandez
Alma
Hernández
Office Support Associate
El Centro
Expertise
Helping students with questions and concerns.
Education

Northeastern Illinois University, 
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

Background

I oversee the El Centro administrative suite office. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my kids and baking.

3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

Office Hours
Hours vary during the semester.
Veronica Rodriguez smiling at the camera.
Veronica
Rodriguez
Office Support Associate
El Centro
Expertise
Performs a wide range of administrative and office support activities for the department and upper management to facilitate the efficient operation of the University. Assists students, faculty, staff and the community-at-large with any questions and/or concerns. Has been with NEIU as a student and staff member for over 20 years combined.
Education

Northeastern Illinois University,
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art

Robert Morris College,
Associate in Applied Science, Computer Systems

Northeastern Illinois University El Centro
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

Office Hours
Hours vary during the semester.
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Cynthia
Ceron
Office Support Associate
El Centro
Expertise
Serve as an advocate for students and provide excellent service to the NEIU community.
Education

Northeastern Illinois University,
Higher Education and Leadership, M.A. 

Northern Illinois University,
Sociology, B. A. 

Wright College,
Associate of Arts 

Background

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
Northeastern Illinois University
3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

Office Hours
Hours vary during the semester.
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Christina
Cogswell
Information Services Librarian
El Centro
Expertise
Helping students make sense of informational resources.
Education

Northeastern Illinois University, 
Master of Arts in History, M.A

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 
Master of Science in Library and Information Science, M.S.L.I.S.

Northeastern Illinois University, 
Bachelor of the Arts in History, B.A

 

Background

I oversee the El Centro Library and Learning Resource Center. In my free time, I enjoy cooking with my husband and hanging out with our dog. 

3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m
Joel Rangel
Joel
Rangel
Library Specialist
El Centro
Expertise
Helping students navigate databases, internet resources, and other support systems.
Education

University of Montana, Bachelor of Science in Resource Conservation

Background

I help oversee the El Centro Library and Learning Resource Center. I am a huge fan of outdoor education and late night diners.

3390 North Avondale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

Office Hours
Hours may vary during the semester.