MASS office announces events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
This year's theme is "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation"
In partnership with student organizations and offices, Central Michigan University's Office of Multicultural Academic Student Services (MASS) is hosting a series of events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
This year's theme is "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation." The first event will be on Sept. 15 and the last will be on Oct. 14.
List of events:
Thursday, Sept. 15
Keynote Speaker: Isabel Montemayor-Vasquez
6 p.m.
Bovee University Center Auditorium
Hosted by the Empowered Latino Union
Friday, Sept. 16
La Gente Welcome Back Carne Asada
6 p.m.
Wesley Church
Hosted by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and the Empowered Latino Union
Monday, Sept. 19
Our History: Reggaetón Music
6 p.m.
Bovee UC Room 108
Hosted by Gamma Phi Omega
Tuesday, Sept. 20
Film: "Under the Same Moon"
6 p.m.
Bovee UC Auditorium
Hosted by Central Bridge
Thursday, Sept. 22
Zumba: Latin Rhythms with Valerie Faber
6 p.m.
MAC Gym
Hosted by University Recreation
Friday, Sept. 23
Arroz Around the World
3 p.m.
Wesley Church
Hosted by Sigma Lambda Gamma
Saturday, Sept. 24
Low-Rider Car Show: Music and Food Taster
12 to 3 p.m.
Location TBD
Hosted by MASS and CMU Police Officer Laura Martinez
Tuesday, Sept. 27
Game Night: Lotería (Mexican Bingo)
6 p.m.
Bovee UC Room 108
Hosted by Central Bridge
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Guest Speaker: Gabriel Ramirez, queer Afro-Latinx poet, activist and artist
6:30 p.m.
Opperman Auditorium
Hosted by Program Board
Monday, Oct. 3
Activity: Make Homemade Tortillas
6 p.m.
Student Activity Center room 204
Hosted by Prospanica
Thursday, Oct. 6
Activity: Papel Picado (Mexican Folk Art)
6 p.m.
Bovee UC Room 108
Hosted by Central Bridge
Friday, Oct. 7
Annual Career Awareness Information Session
2 p.m.
Bovee UC Auditorium
Hosted by the CMU Latino/a Alumni Chapter
Monday, Oct. 10
Our History: Bachata Music
6 p.m.
Bovee UC Room 108
Hosted by Gamma Phi Omega
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Our History: Ballet Folklorico
6:30 p.m.
Powers Ballroom
Hosted by Ballet Folklorico de la Luz
Thursday, Oct. 13
Latine Social Night: Music, Dancing and Fun!
6 p.m.
MAC Gym
Hosted by Valerie Faber and University Recreation
Friday, Oct. 14
La Fogota y Legendas Urbanas
6 p.m.
Wesley Church
Hosted by Sigma Lambda Beta and Sigma Lambda Gamma
