Featured Events for Latina Week:
Poster Session: “Highlighting Latinx Issues and Events”
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1
Location: Sugar Grove Campus – Cafeteria Pit
“Mujeres on Fire – Latinas/Chicana Dialogue and Self-Care”
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2
Location: Sugar Grove Campus – Bodie 150
“Latina Discussion: De Mujer a Mujer”
Panel discussion on navigating the college experience.
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3
Location: Aurora Downtown Campus – Room 160A
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
Come join us in the library as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Books, DVDs, Sculptures and Crafts.
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!
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