Hispanic Heritage Month is a collaborative effort of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, planned and organized with the partner campuses, academic departments, student organizations and FAU employees. Partial funding for these events and publications has been provided by the Diversity Committee; the Association of Latin American Students; the Spanish Studies Program; the Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Comparative Literature; the Caribbean and Latin American Studies Program; the Office of Multicultural Affairs; the Black Student Union & Multicultural Programming; the Division of Student Affairs; and BEECHEE's Entertainment.
Special Pre-Opening-Ceremony Event
Saturday, Sept. 15
Theatrical Performance: "Revista Oral: Gabriel Garcia Marquez"
7 p.m., Broward County Public Library, Fort Lauderdale
Sponsor: Florida Atlantic University Spanish Program, and the Caribbean and Latin American Studies Program
The theatrical performance that integrate's Theatre, Music, Painting and Film in the Spirit of Happenings |
Monday, Sept. 17
Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Ceremony
6 p.m.., Grand Palm Room, Boca Raton Campus
Sponsor: Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) and the Black Student Union & Mutlicultural Programming (BSU&MP)
Contact: Pablo Best, (954) 940-1632
Kick off the Hispanic Heritage Month with the parade of Hispanic flags, food and entertainment. Sign up to carry a flag.
Monday, Sept. 17 through Oct. 15
Hispanic Heritage Exhibition
Daily, Treasure Coast Campus
Famous Latin’s, Flags of Nations, Literature
Sept. 20, Oct. 3, 9, 15
Taste of Latin America
4 to 6:30 p.m., Treasure Coast Campus
Food and Fun
Thursday, Sept. 20
COMIDA LATINA
6:30 p.m., Live Oak Pavilion, Boca Raton Campus
Sponsor: ALAS, BSU/MP
Contact: Pablo Best, (954) 940-1632
Open mike! Enjoy an evening of rich ethnic foods and refreshments at the beginning, at intermission and at the end of Poetry Night.
Tuesday/Wednesday, Sept. 25 and 26
DANCING 101
6 -8 p.m., Palmetto Palm Room, Boca Raton Campus
Sponsor: ALAS, BSU&MP
Contact: Pablo Best, (954) 940-1632
Add stylistic moves to your dance in two sessions. Learn to dance Latin rhythms Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha and Bachata.
Thursday, Sept. 27
FIESTA LATINA
7 -10 p.m., Grand Palm Room, Boca Raton Campus
Sponsor: ALAS, BSU&MP
Contact: Pablo Best, (954) 940-1632
Share the love, beauty, and sound of different rhythms and melodies that you learned at DANCING 101 and experience the intense and passionate nature of the Hispanic culture. Open invitation. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday, Sept. 29
Public Lecture by Luis Duno-Gottberg"America Latina en Macondo: La narrativa de Gabriel Garcia Marquez"
7:30 p.m., Broward County Public Library, Fort Lauderdale
Sponsor: Florida Atlantic University Caribbean and Latin American Studies and Broward County Public Library
Monday, Oct. 1
Opening Ceremony and Parade of Flags
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Davie Breezeway
Sponsor: Broward Multicultural Affairs, Broward SG/Owl Productions
Contact: Valerie Joseph, (954) 236-1257
Kick off the Hispanic Heritage Month in Broward with food and entertainment.
Monday, Oct. 1
"Selena" Movie and Discussion
7-10 p.m., NEW LOCATION: Senate Chambers, Boca Raton Campus
Sponsor: ALAS, BSU&MP
Contact: Pablo Best, (954) 940-1632
See how a father forces his love and deep passion for music on his family to become musicians...and how they grew to love it and became famous. Popcorn and refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, Oct. 2
Domino Challenge
Noon-2 p.m., Davie Campus Breezeway
Sponsor: Broward Multicultural Affairs, Broward SG/Owl Productions
Contact: Valerie Joseph, (954) 236-1257
Bring your best domino game to the table and enjoy Hispanic food and music.
Tuesday, October 2
Lecture by Dr. Rita Giacalone:Universidad de los Andes "Latin American/U.S. Integration"
3:30-4:30 p.m., Florida Atlantic University Senate Chambers (Boca Raton campus)
Sponsor: the Caribbean and Latin American Studies Certificate Program
Wednesday, Oct. 3
Beach Party
2:30 p.m. to sunset, John U. Lloyd State Park, Sea Tech
Sponsor: Broward Multicultural Affairs, Broward SG/Owl Productions
Contact: Valerie Joseph, (954) 236-1257
Join us at the beach as we celebrate Hispanic culture.
Thursday, Oct. 4
Meet, Greet and Network with FAU's Hispanic Faculty and Staff
6-8 p.m., Fort Lauderdale, Studio 728
Sponsor: Former FAU Gospel Choir, FAU Student Government Association and Boca Raton/Davie Offices of Multicultural Affairs
Contact: Valerie Joseph, (954) 236-1257 (Davie) or Pamela Brown, (561) 297-3959 (Boca Raton)
Take advantage of this opportunity to meet and develop relationships with FAU’s Hispanic faculty and staff in a relaxed social setting. This event is open to all faculty and staff.
Wednesday, Oct. 10 (two events)
H.O.P.E. (Hispanic Obesity Prevention and Education) Panel Discussion
11 a.m.- noon, NEW LOCATION: ADM 305 (Board of Trustees Room), Boca Raton Campus (lunch will be served)
RSVP to Len Baker (561) 297-3004 or lbaker@fau.edu
Sponsor: ALAS, BSU&MP
Contact: Pablo Best, (954) 940-1632
Learn how obesity relates to heart disease, liver disease, diabetes, etc.
ALSO held at 6 p.m. in the Palmetto Palm Room, Boca Raton Campus
Thursday, Oct. 11
Art & Literature Expo
9 a.m.-noon, Breezeway, Boca Raton Campus
Sponsor: ALAS, BSU&MP and the Office of Multicultural Affairs (Boca Raton)
Contact: Pablo Best (954) 940-1632
This exhibition explores the cultural influence and technical innovation of Latin American art and literature. Vendors are welcome.
Thursday, Oct. 11
Latin Festival
3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Treasure Coast Campus
Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Affairs
Contact: Teresa Brown, (772) 873-3441
Crafts, paintings, music, food.
Thursday, Oct. 11
"Revista Oral: Isabel Allende" (Theatrical Presentation)
6-9 p.m., Coyote Jack's, Boca Raton Campus
Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Affairs
Contact: Pamela Byrd, (561) 297-3692
Monday, Oct. 15
Closing Ceremony
Sponsor: ALAS, BSU&MP and the Office of Multicultural Affairs (Boca Raton)
Contact: Pablo Best (954) 940-1632
7:30 p.m., Majestic Palm Room
