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
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.