Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 22)

Special events are planned on ASU's West campus in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Opening Reception and Play: "A Boy Named Cesar," Tuesday, Sept. 15

The Hispanic Heritage Committee hosts a reception to celebrate the opening of Hispanic Heritage Month, followed by a performance of "A Boy Named Cesar," a one-act play written by James E. Garcia and Julie Amparano, and directed by Terry Earp

The opening reception starts at 6:00 p.m. in the University Center Building's La Sala ballroom. Curtain time for "A Boy Named Cesar" is 7:00 p.m. in Second Stage West (lower level of the University Center Building).

Admission is free. A donation of non-perishable food to the Hispanic Heritage Committee food drive is requested.

 

An evening with Raul Yzaguirre, Tuesday, Sept. 22:

Raul Yzaguirre is one of the most widely recognized national leaders in the Latino community. As the former president of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), Yzaguirre has been involved in many of the most critical legislative and public policy issues affecting Latinos during the past three decades. He is now a presidential professor of practice at the Center for Community Development and Civil Rights at ASU, where he continues to follow his mission to improve opportunities for Hispanics.

This event starts at 6:30 p.m. in the La Sala ballroom, in the University Center Building.

A Night of Dance, Friday, Oct. 16

6 p.m. - 10 p.m., University Center Building, La Sala A & B

Submit an application to participate in A Night of Dance or come enjoy the dance.  Learn and participate.  The Night of Dance contest will be a "Dancing with the Stars" like contest, limited to the first 7 couples who apply.  (One member of the couple must be and ASU student, staff or faculty member).  Dancers will be judged on their performance of the Salsa, Reggaeton and Cumbia dances.  Get your dancing shoes ready.  If you are interested in participating, visit http://hispanicheritage.asu.edu/.

 

Brown bag lunch with Armando Contreras, Thursday, Oct. 22:

Armando Contreras, the new executive director of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, will discuss the recession, the Arizona economy, and how Latino consumers and businesses are making an impact. Contreras has served as director of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors and as executive director of the Governor’s Council on Small Business.  He also is a member of the board of directors of the Arizona Latino Research Enterprise.

This event will be held at noon in Room 266 of the University Center Building.

All Month Long

Non-perishable Food Drive

The Hispanic Heritage Committee will be holding a food drive during Hispanic Heritage Month to benefit local food banks.  The committee asks that you bring a donation to each of the month's activities.

All events are free and open to the public.

 

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