Here are the highlights of this week’s Hispanic Heritage Month events, on the theme of Latino Week:
“Remembering the Root” Presentation by Ulysses Diaz and Jorge Gonzalez, WCC
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8
Location: Sugar Grove Campus – Bodie 150
Movie Night: “The Motorcycle Diaries”
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9
Location: Sugar Grove Campus – APC 120
“Latinos in Higher Education: Barriers for Latino Men in Higher Education/Community/DACA/Immigration”
Presentation by Sandy Lopez, NIU
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 10
Location: Aurora Downtown Campus – Room 160A
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
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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