Latino Heritage Month
Latino Heritage Month celebrates and honors the many cultures and contributions of Latinos / Chicanos / Hispanics. Our schedule of events below is a mix educational with social, and includes literature, music, dance, history, spirituality, and the examination of Latino identity.
SCHEDULE
Book Display
September 15th - October 15th, Wallace Library
A display of books that celebrates and recognizes Latino authors, figures, literature, and culture.
Honduras Independence Day Celebration
Friday, September 14th, 3:00-5:00 PM, Kilham Lounge, KLMC Quad
Celebrate Honduras Independence Day with music, food, and facts.
Fiesta Latina Dance
Friday, September 14nd, 10:00 PM, Atrium, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
A night of dancing featuring reggaeton and famous Latino musicians with DJ RLX.
Latina Women of Hope Poster Display
Monday, September 17th - Friday, September 21st, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
Learn about the contributions of famous Latinas in the United States.
Saber es Poder: Latina Women and Education
Wednesday, September 19th, 6:30-8:30 PM, Meneely 301
A panel of Latina women from Wheaton College will discuss issues of identity, culture, and education, and how the importance of each has shaped their personal and professional lives.
Samba Tremeterra
Friday, September 21st, 7:30-9:30 PM, Atrium, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
Come to listen and dance to the captivating Brazilian samba!
The Cosmic Jibaros
Thursday, September 27th, 10:00 PM, The Loft, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
Jam with one of the best Latino fusion rock bands around.
Clothing Drive for the Children of Peru
Monday, October 1st
Help the KLMC Quad in donating clothing benefiting Peruvian children in need. More details soon!
The Tainos: The Native Americans who Discovered Columbus
Tuesday, October 2nd, 7:00-8:30 PM, Ellison Lecture, Watson
Multicultural motivational speaker, storyteller, and poet Bobby Gonzalez, with pride for his Native American, Latino, and African ancestry, offers another perspective of Christopher Columbus.
Latino Rights and Experience
Wednesday, October 10th, 5:30-7:30 PM, Hindle Auditorium, Science Center
Director of Centro Presente Maria Elena Letona facilitates a panel on political movements and rights for the Latino community.
Latin Dance Lessons
Saturday, October 13th, 5:00-7:00 PM, Dance Studio, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
Come learn a few Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue dance moves with Lucia Rodezno '09!
Grupo Fantasia
Saturday, October 13th, 10:00 PM, The Loft, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
Musica Latina dance night with live bachata and merengue music.
Boston Providence Connection: Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez
Saturday, October 20th, 8:00 PM
A visual feast of Mexican regional folk dances with musicians and singers incorporating a wide range of rituals from Mayan and Aztec to modern traditions. Watch for more information on ticket sales.
Ruby Lecture: The Man Who Invented Fidel
Tuesday, October 23rd, 7:30 PM, Holman Room, Mary Lyon
Author Anthony DePalma discusses Cuban politics and Cuban-American relations.
El Dia de los Muertos
Early November, Cole Memorial Chapel
A multi-faith celebration honoring the departed.
For questions regarding Latino Heritage Month, please contact Greg Thompson '10 or Stella Panzarella '10.
These events are presented by the Latino Heritage Month committee in collaboration with the Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning, Student Life, KLMC Quad, Programming Council, Office of Service, Spirituality, and Social Responsibility, The Ruby Lecture Series, Wallace Library, SGA, Intercultural Board, and Latino Student Association.