FAU to Host Events in Honor of 2019 Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
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Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage with a series of events for students and staff beginning Saturday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 15, at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses. The events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.
The 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month theme is “Hispanic Americans: A History of Serving Our Nation.” The theme invites all to reflect on Hispanic/Latinx American traditions, history and culture and how Hispanic/Latinx people have contributed to the United States.
The following events will take place at FAU’s Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road:
FUTUROS Retreat
Saturday, Sept. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Live Oak Student Union
This event is a discussion platform uniting the voices and experiences of our Hispanic/Latinx faculty, staff and students. Event topics include issues that affect the Hispanic/Latinx community, such as identity formation, immigration, cultural complexities, financial literacy and social justice.
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Hispanic Health Fair
Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Diversity Way
Join Owls Care Health Promotion as we celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage through nutrition, movement, and other aspects of wellness. There will be fun interactive games and giveaways.
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Are You Being Heard: Political Participation and the 1st Amendment with Ana Navarro
Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 3 p.m
Lifelong Learning Auditorium
The 7th Annual Robert J. Bailyn Symposium on the First Amendment, featuring Ana Navarro-Cardenas, political strategist and commentator for CNN, ABC and Telemundo.
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Memories of a Penitent Heart Film Screening
Thursday, Sept. 26 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Living Room Theaters
Viewing of documentary about diasporic queer Latinx experience excavates a buried conflict around filmmaker Cecilia Aldarondo's uncle Miguel, who died at a time when AIDS was synonymous with sin. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and tells a moving story about family, faith and immigration in South Florida and Cuba. Tickets are free but must be reserved in-person through Living Room Theaters in advance.
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Bodega Central ‘Put Some Vicks on It’
Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Heritage Park Towers, Multipurpose Room
A discussion platform uniting the voices and experiences of our Hispanic/Latinx faculty, staff and students. Event topics include issues that affect the Hispanic/Latinx community, such as identity formation, immigration, cultural complexities, financial literacy and social justice.
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Tell Your Historia: A Hispanic Heritage Storytelling Slam
Thursday, Oct. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Living Room Theaters
An opportunity to share your own Hispanic American history, compete for prizes or just come and listen, as students, faculty and staff share 5-to-7-minute stories of living as a Hispanic American.
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Beyond Cultural Erasure: Expanding Latinx Opportunities for Educación
Saturday, Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
College of Education, 119
Professional development experience to explore the opportunities and challenges to culturally and linguistically relevant pedagogy among Latinx student populations. Featuring keynote speaker, José Gonzaléz from the Mexican American Studies Program in Tucson, AZ.
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Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Address
Monday, Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Majestic Palm
Featuring keynote speaker, José Gonzaléz from the Mexican American Studies Program in Tucson, AZ. An opportunity for faculty to discuss shifting demographics, the growing number of Hispanic/Latinx students entering post-secondary education, and challenges they may face with traditional teaching methodologies.
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Lavender Circle Lunch
Wednesday, Oct. 16 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Owls CARE Classroom
The lunch will unite Hispanic/Latinx faculty, staff, and students of the LGBTQ+ community to examine their identities as it relates to the intersectionality of these identities. Attendees will discuss strategies to navigate through society and the possible impacts it has on their personal and professional lives. Attendees will identify important LGBTQ+ resources across the FAU campus and in the South Florida community to aid in the growth of their support networks.
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Lead With Your “Voz”
Wednesday, Oct. 23 from noon to 1 p.m.
Owls CARE Classroom
This interactive program will share tips on how to lead others and gain their attention by using your voice.
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The following events will take place on the John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Dr., in Jupiter:
Spanish Film Festival
Friday Oct. 11 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 3 from 7 to 10 p.m.
AD 119
A viewing of a Spanish film chosen by Honors College faculty followed by a discussion.
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Bodega Central ‘Panethnicity’
Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 4 to 6 p.m.
The Burrow
This event is a discussion platform uniting the voices and experiences of our Hispanic/Latinx faculty, staff and students. Event topics include issues that affect the Hispanic/Latinx community, such as identity formation, immigration, cultural complexities, financial literacy and social justice.
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The following events will take place at FAU’s Davie campus, 3200 College Ave.:
Bodega Central ‘Immigration’
Thursday, Sept. 19 from noon to 2 p.m.
Student Union, Oasis Lounge
This event is a discussion platform uniting the voices and experiences of our Hispanic/Latinx faculty, staff and students. Event topics include issues that affect the Hispanic/Latinx community, such as identity formation, immigration, cultural complexities, financial literacy, and social justice.
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What’s Cooking: Teaching Kitchen
Thursday, Sept. 26 from noon to 2 p.m.
Student Union, 105
Experience a hands-on cooking demonstration highlighting Hispanic cuisine where you will have your own station in a teaching kitchen guided by executive chef Shane Lynch. Samples and recipe cards will be provided.
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Latinx Panel
Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Student Union, Oasis Lounge
Share in the experiences of Hispanic members from our community as Center for IDEAs and Broward SOMOS FAU chapter celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Diversity in Latin America
Thursday, Oct. 3 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Student Union, Room 105
Dance and experience the history behind popular Latin music genres like salsa, bachata, reggaeton and more.
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Take the Lead Series
Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Student Union, Oasis Lounge
Participate in stimulating open dialogue on ways to grow as an individual while learning about certain aspects of leadership that can be applied to your daily life on and off campus.
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The following event will take place at FAU’s SeaTech campus, 101 North Beach Road:
Cultural Jenga
Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Poolside
Celebrate the cultural diversity through a discussion on the similarities and differences of cultures among your peers while playing Jenga.
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