{"id":16,"date":"2017-08-23T14:00:32","date_gmt":"2017-08-23T14:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/intercultural\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2025-06-16T19:22:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T19:22:45","slug":"programs-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/intercultural\/programs-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Hispanic Heritage Month 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated to recognize and honor the contributions, culture, and history of Hispanic and Latinx\/e Americans. It takes place from September 15 to October 15<\/strong> each year in the United States. This period was chosen because it coincides with the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua<\/strong> all celebrate their independence on September 15<\/strong>, while Mexico<\/strong> and Chile<\/strong> observe theirs on September 16<\/strong> and September 18<\/strong>, respectively. Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the diversity within Hispanic and Latino communities and to educate others on the significant impact these communities have had in shaping the nation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 celebrates the theme “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.”<\/strong> This theme honors the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx individuals who have made a lasting impact on history and continue to shape the future. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing past achievements while empowering future generations to lead and create positive change in their communities and beyond\u200b.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Events:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Lisa Elmaleh:\u00a0Tierra<\/span>\u00a0Prometida<\/i>
\nJessica Wolff: The New Mestiza<\/i><\/h1>\n

Two Photographers Depict Stories of Migration and Immigration<\/i><\/p>\n

Sept 12 \u2013 Oct 13, 2024<\/h3>\n

Opening Reception:<\/h4>\n

Thurs, Sept 12, 2024, 6:00\u20138:00 pm<\/p>\n

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Hispanic Heritage Month Dining Services<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

September 16th – September 27th<\/span><\/p>\n

Dining Services<\/span><\/p>\n

Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with WCSU Dining Services! Join us for a two-week collaboration with LASO to celebrate and indulge in the Hispanic culture.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia Night<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

September 18th, 2024 – 6pm to 730pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Wolves Den, Midtown Student Center<\/span><\/p>\n

Join the Intercultural Affairs Office, LASO (Latin American Student Organization), and WCSU Beyond Borders for our Trivia Night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Wolves Den in the lower level of the Midtown Student Center. All are welcome to learn something new, have fun, and maybe win a prize!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hispanic Heritage Month Photoshoot<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mondays to Wednesdays – 10am to 4pm<\/span><\/p>\n

September 15th – October 15th<\/p>\n

Westside Classroom Building<\/span><\/p>\n

Join LASO (Latin American Student Organization) and WCSU Marketing Department for a photoshoot for Hispanic Heritage Month. All students, faculty, and staff are welcomed to join!<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"flyerSalsa Night with ACSA and Eversion Dance Club<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

September 27, 2024 – 9:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n

VPAC 334<\/span><\/p>\n

Eversion Dance Club @eversion_dance<\/a> is so excited to partner with African Carribean Student Assocation @acsa_wcsu<\/a> for a special Salsa Night in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us to learn salsa dance taught by the fantastic @imapretendididntseethat<\/a> and the history of salsa taught by members of ACSA!!!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia Night<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

October 2nd, 2024 – 6pm to 730pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Daily Grind, Westside Campus<\/span><\/p>\n

Join the InterCultural Affairs Office, LASO (Latin American Student Organization), and WCSU Beyond Borders for our Trivia Night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Wolves Den in the lower level of the Midtown Student Center. All are welcome to learn something new, have fun, and maybe win a prize!<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Baroq<\/strong><\/span>ue in Latin America<\/strong><\/p>\n

October 3rd, 2024 – 11am to 12pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Virtual, https:\/\/wcsu.webex.com\/wcsu\/j.php?MTID=m81c4dc4cd8076b331ae106b622b9b96c<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Professor Roberto I. Diaz, University of Southern California, will deliver a remote talk via WebEx entitled \u201c The Baroque in Latin America.” The talk will be in Spanish.<\/span><\/p>\n

Professor Diaz’s information:<\/span>
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For more information contact Dr. Galina Bakhtiarova at bakhtiarovag@wcsu.edu<\/a>. Made possible by World Languages and Composition and Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Teaching STEM in Hispanic Serving Institutions – ESCALA Webinar<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

October 3rd, 2024 – 12pm to 1pm<\/span><\/p>\n

This one is for all our higher education STEM practitioners serving Latinx\/\u00e9 students!\u00a0 Learn more about ESCALA\u2019s STEM-X Course in Culturally Responsive Practices for STEM-HSI Faculty This research-based course, designed and facilitated by STEM faculty in 2 and 4-year HSIs, features practical examples of high-impact practices that disproportionately benefit Latinx\/\u00e9 students. We will share data from our course pre and post surveys to show how the course transforms classroom experiences for Latinx\/e students and empowers STEM practitioners into change agents at their institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Click here to register\u00a0for the STEM-X Webinar<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Other Side<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

October 7th, 2024 – 6pm<\/span><\/p>\n

The Gallery at VPAC. <\/span><\/p>\n

Join the book discussion group Oct. 7, 6-7:15pm in The Gallery at VPAC – read \u2018The Other Side: Stories of Central American Teen Refugees Who Dream of Crossing the Border\u2019 by Juan Pablo Villalobos. Enjoy refreshments, too! Meet in the gallery at 6pm: view the exhibit, then discuss the book and its connections with the exhibit. Refreshments will be served!<\/span><\/p>\n

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I Stand with Immigrants<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

October 15th, 2024 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Join us for a Day of Action, as we empower immigrants and allies to share their stories and drive action that demonstrates how immigration is good for our communities, economy, and country. We do this with the goal of encouraging everyone to explore their individual heritage and celebrate both our distinct and shared experiences. All are welcomed to stop by and learn!!!!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Leading with Latina Voices: Integrating Lived Experiences to Reframe Leadership<\/strong><\/div>\n
October 16th, 2024 12pm-1pm EST.<\/div>\n
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This presentation explores how Latina lived experiences can reshape leadership to serve the greater good by fostering inclusivity, belonging, and a shared commitment to collective progress. Grounded in research on Latina presidents and provosts in higher education, the session highlights the transformative potential of Latina leadership in creating organizational cultures that prioritize equity, empathy, and social responsibility.<\/div>\n
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\"\"Harris? or Trump? on Central America<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

November 7th, 2024 – 12:30pm – 1:45pm<\/span><\/p>\n

In person in Higgins Hall 226 or virtual (see link below)<\/span><\/p>\n

Harris? or Trump? on Migration From Central America registration – WCSU WebEx<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

How will the US Presidential Election Outcome Impact Central American Migration?<\/span>
\nThe \u201cNorthern Triangle\u201d of El Salvador, Honduras & Guatemala currently has one of the highest rates of migration to the US. Join us for a discussion with Salvadoran community organizers & advocates<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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