Hispanic Heritage month to begin, list of events
To celebrate Hispanic heritage, the Multicultural Academic Student Service Center is hosting a series of events from Sept.15 to Oct. 15.
In honor of the many Hispanic cultures on campus, different registered student organizations have helped plan and sponsor different events throughout the month.
"We have a vast population from the latinx community who grew up in many different Hispanic cultures and I think it is important to see their cultures celebrated within their community," Wade Tomson, MASS Executive Secretary, said.
With a close collaboration with the Empowered Latino Union, Sigma Delta Pi, and the Organization of Women Leaders, there is a solid line of events taking place.
Here is a quick overview of the events occurring during this month-long period.
Tuesday, Sept. 18
Keynote Speaker: Alfonso Salais
7 p.m. Pearce Hall 127
Wednesday, Sept. 19
Painting Party featuring Omar Cruz
4 - 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. in Kulhavi 142 (Only 20 slots available per session, RSVP on OrgSync).
Wednesday, Sept. 26
Soup and Substance "Life Through the Eyes of the Other: a Conversation on Interracial Marriage" 12 - 1 p.m. Bovee University Center, Terrace Rooms A-D
Wednesday, Sept.26
Latin American Dance, sponsored by Sigma Delta Pi
6 p.m. Bovee UC Rotunda
Thursday, Sept. 27
Latinx Discussion, sponsered by the Empowered Latino Union
7 - 8:30 p.m., Bovee UC Terrace Rooms
Monday, Oct. 1
Heritage Month Annual Food Taster
3 - 6 p.m. Wesley (1400 S. Washington)
$5 per student
Wednesday, Oct. 3
Zumba with Officer Laura Martinez
6 p.m. Student Activity Center (MAC Gym #1)
Friday, Oct. 5
Latino Alumni Chapter Annual Career Information Session
2 p.m. Bovee UC Auditorium
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Hispanic Women in History, sponsored by the Empowered Latino Union and OWLS
7 p.m. Kulhavi 142
Thursday, Oct. 11
Movie Night "Dolores: The Movie," sponsored by the Empowered Latino Union
7 p.m. Wesley
