Celebrating Latinx Diversity! This Week’s Hispanic Heritage Month Events: September 22 – 28, 2019

This week’s events feature two presentations and a potluck:

“Beyond the Stereotype:  Immigration is Everyone’s Problem” Presentation by Sandy Lopez, NIU
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 23
Location:  Aurora Downtown Campus – Room 160A

“The Browning of Education:  How to Support and Retain Latinx Students”  Presentation by Giselle Gonzalez, WCC
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24
Location:  Sugar Grove Campus – Bodie 150

Celebrando Juntos:  Latinx Potluck and Game Night
Potluck style convivio with Latin food, music, dance lessons, and games – bring a dish to share or just join the festivities!
5:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25
Location:  Aurora Downtown Campus – Room 160A

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month! September 15 – October 15, 2019

Look for related displays and crafts at the library, and check out our Hispanic Heritage Month Library Guide for more resources!

Other highlights of Hispanic-Serving Institution Week:

“No Hate, No Fear, Immigrants Are Welcome Here” Presentation
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.  on Monday, September 16
Location:  Downtown Aurora Campus – Room 160A

“Title V Grants and Lessons Learned about Supporting Latinx Students” Presentation
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 19
Location:  Sugar Grove Campus – APC 110A

“Precious Knowledge” Movie Night and Q&A
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 19
Location:  Downtown Aurora Campus – Room 160A

All are welcome!

Library Closed on Monday, September 2, 2019 for Labor Day – Enjoy Your Holiday!

The library will be open normal hours, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, August 31, and 1-5 p.m. (Todd Library only) Sunday, September 1, 2019.

2019 marks the 125th anniversary of the Labor Day national holiday, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.  President Grover Cleveland signed the holiday into law in 1894, proposing that the first Monday in September should mark the celebration with a parade and a festival for workers and their families.

For more information, check out the U.S. Department of Labor’s  “History of Labor Day.”

Launching Your College Career at Waubonsee? Welcome – the Library is Here to Help!

Fall 2019 Library Hours:

Monday-Thursday:                               7:30 a.m. –  9:30 p.m.
Friday:                                                           7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday:                                                      8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday (TODD LIBRARY ONLY):  1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

24/7 online access through mywcc to your account, research databases, and library catalog.  Live Chat with a librarian during open hours.

Stop in and check out our collections, computers, and study space!

 

 

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