Calling All Chicas! This Week’s Hispanic Heritage Month Theme is Latina Week: Sept. 29 – Oct. 7, 2019

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

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!