Dance performance at UTSA 1604 Campus
UTSA Latino Heritage Week features lectures, poetry, art, food
(Sept. 9, 2003)--The UTSA Office of Student Leadership and Cultural Programs and the Multicultural Student Advisory Committee present Latino Heritage Week Sept. 16-25.
Speakers, dance performances, a photography exhibit, discussions on spirituality, a presentation on Mexican architecture and free food will be presented at the 1604 and Downtown Campuses.
The theme of the events is "Around the World in 32 Days: First Journey -- Latin and Hispanic America."
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Tuesday, Sept. 16
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sombrilla Plaza, 1604 Campus
Dies y seis de septiembre Celebration
Speaker: Norma Cantu, professor of English
El Patronato Scholarship Presentation
Speaker: Felix Almaraz, professor of history -- "Grito de Dolores"
College Activities Board Pinata Break Out
Wednesday, Sept. 17
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sombrilla Plaza, 1604 Campus
Puerto Rican Festival
Sponsored by: Puerto Rican Organization of Student Leaders
12-12:30 p.m.
Sombrilla Plaza, 1604 Campus
Ballet Folklorico Festival de Bruce Gonzales
Thursday, Sept. 18
12:30 p.m.
University Center Mesquite Room (2.01.24), 1604 Campus
Careers in the Public Sector: Recruiting Latinos for Public Service
Speaker: Sarita E. Brown
Sponsored by Tomas Rivera Center
3:30 p.m.
University Center Pecan Room (2.01.26), 1604 Campus
Introduction to the Art and Architecture of Viceregal Mexico
Speaker: Kellen McIntyre, assistant professor of art
Sponsored by Yachai
Tuesday, September 23
12-8 p.m.
Frio Street Building Multipurpose Room (1.402), Downtown Campus
Photograph exhibit: "El Cuerpo de la Mujer/The Body of a Woman"
12-2 p.m.
Frio Street Building Multipurpose Room (1.402), Downtown Campus
Expresiones de Arte y Cultura/Expressions of Art and Culture
Meet and greet the artists: Richard Barba, Luis Guerrero, Joe Lopez, Luis
Valderas, Monica Alaniz, Vincent Valdez, Mujer Artes, San Anto Cultural Arts,
Art Pace and UTSA Downtown Campus Student Collaborative
6-8 p.m.
Durango Building Student Center, Downtown Campus
Spirituality and Healing in San Antonio
Presentation by Elizabeth De La Portilla, assistant professor of education
and human development; Yerbero Jacinto Madrigal and Curandera Berta Valdez
Wednesday, Sept. 24
12-8 p.m.
Frio Street Building Multipurpose Room (1.402), Downtown Campus
Photograph exhibit: "El Cuerpo de la Mujer/The Body of a Woman"
12-1 p.m.
Durango Building Student Center, Downtown Campus
Salsa Tasting Contest
Sponsored by United Methodist Student Movement
1-2 p.m.
Durango Building Student Center, Downtown Campus
Lamento por las Mujeres de Juarez/Elegy for the Women of Juarez
Video and platica (discussion) led by Mujer Artes
6-8 p.m.
Durango Building Student Center, Downtown Campus
Palabras/Words Poetry Open Mike Night
Free pan dulce (sweet bread) and coffee
Thursday, Sept. 25
12-8 p.m.
Frio Street Building Multipurpose Room (1.402), Downtown Campus
Photograph exhibit: "El Cuerpo de la Mujer/The Body of a Woman"
12-3 p.m.
Buena Vista Street Building Assembly Room (1.338), Downtown Campus
De Punta y Tacon/Dances from Around the World -- flamenco, tango, folklorico
and salsa dance performances
Free aguas frescas and fruit cups to the first 100 students
Sponsored by Campus Activities Board Downtown Campus Committee
6-8 p.m.
Durango Building Student Center, Downtown Campus
Barrio Bingo (Loteria) -- play and win prizes