Hispanic Heritage Month 2007
National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 and continues through October 15. During this month, the U.S. celebrates the cultures and traditions of residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean. A wide range of events will be happening at the University of Rochester including educational programs, cultural celebrations, a major traveling art exhibit, guest speakers and film screenings.
Calendar of Events
Reimagining the Americas:
Cultures, Identities, Formations and Transformations Food and Film Series
Tuesday, September 18
6:30 p.m., Meliora Hall 203
De ida y vuelta (2000)
Spanish with English subtitles
For more information about this series and future events, visit The Humanities Project
Beta Bowl
Sunday, September 23
12 p.m., Genesee Valley Park
Hosted by Omega Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
Documentary and Discussion
Monday, September 24
6:30 p.m., Gowen Room
Hosted by the Spanish and Latino Student Association (S.A.L.S.A)
Latino Cultural Fair
Tuesday, September 25
Noon to 4 p.m., Flaum Atrium, School of Medicine and Dentistry
The University of Rochester's Latino Professional Alliance presents cultural displays, music, and dance performances to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
"It's ALL about the Shoes"
Thursday, September 27
6 p.m., Morey Hall 321
Hosted by Sigma Lambda Upsilon, Senoritas Latinas Unidas
Bailamos
Thursday, September 27
7:30 p.m., Hirst Lounge
Hosted by the Spanish and Latino Student Association (S.A.L.S.A)
Latino Feud
Monday, October 1
7 p.m., Lattimore Hall 201
Family Feud with a Latino twist.
Hosted by La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity Inc. & S.A.L.S.A
Dinner at Danforth
Wednesday, October 3
3 p.m., Danforth Dinning Center
Enjoy traditional Latino cuisine.
Hosted by the Spanish and Latino Student Association (S.A.L.S.A)
"Spanish and the Latino population: Are We Communicating Effectively?"
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
12:00 p.m., Medical Center, Upper-S Auditorium 3-7619
Lecture by Daniel Yawman, MD
Sponsored by: The Offices for Medical Education, The Center for Advocacy, Community Health, Education & Diversity, and Student National Medical Association
A Discussion on Police Brutality
Thursday, October 4
7 p.m., Morey Hall 321
Hosted by La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity Inc. & S.A.L.S.A
TRANSactions: Contemporary Latin American and Latino Art
October 6 – December 30
Memorial Art Gallery
An art exhibit that moves across and beyond geographical, cultural, political and aesthetic borders is the subject of a major traveling exhibition. The collection includes 35 artists from the U.S., Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Spain, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina and Chile.
Exhibition Opening Party: TRANSactions
Friday, October 5
8 to 11 p.m, Memorial Art Gallery
Friday, October 5, 8 to 11 p.m. Preview the new exhibit; enjoy live music by the Freddy Colon Latin Jazz Quartet; Shar and the Latin Project. Tickets required.
Rumba
Saturday, October 6
10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Drama House
S.A.L.S.A. Annual Fall Party
TRANSactions Lecture
Sunday, October 7
3 p.m, Memorial Art Gallery
Stephanie Hanor, senior curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, speaks on the exhibit.
"Transforming Traditional Office Visits: An Informal Talk on Open Access and Group Visits"
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
12:00 p.m., Medical Center, Adolph Auditorium 1-7619
Lecture by Teresa Chang MD
Sponsored by: The Offices for Medical Education, The Center for Advocacy, Community Health, Education & Diversity, and Student National Medical Association
Noche Dorada
Friday, October 12
6:30 p.m., The Diplomat Banquet Center
Tickets $25; Hosted by La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity Inc.
TRANSactions/Hispanic Heritage Family Day
Sunday, October 14
Noon to 5 p.m., Memorial Art Gallery
A day of activities for all ages, guided exhibition tours, music and dance performances.
Film Screening: "Senorita Extraviada"
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
6-8 p.m., Medical Center, Adolph Auditorium 1-7619
Sponsored by: The Offices for Medical Education, The Center for Advocacy, Community Health, Education & Diversity, and Student National Medical Association
TRANSactions Artist Lecture
Thursday, October 18
7 p.m., Memorial Art Gallery
Alfredo Jaar, Chilean artist, architect and filmmaker, speaks on his work.
Hispanic Heritage Month Show
Sunday, October 21
Lower Strong Auditorium
Hosted by S.A.L.S.A.
Salsa Lessons
Thursday, October 25
9:30 p.m., Tapas Lounge, 177 St. Paul Street
Sponsored by: The Offices for Medical Education, The Center for Advocacy, Community Health, Education & Diversity, and Student National Medical Association
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