LHO contact us

Fall 2008		Most events are free and open to the general public
	Ninth Annual Latino Heritage Month Opening Ceremony Soledad O'Brien Thursday, September 18, 2008 Clayton Hall Auditorium 7:00pm Join us as we begin our celebration of Latino Heritage Month with Soledad O’Brien, pprominent broadcast journalist who currently works as an anchor and special correspondent for CNN. Born to Irish and Afro-Cuban immigrants, O’Brien’s keynote address will offer both an authentic and unique way of looking at diversity on television and in our lives
	Guallando Festival Friday, September 26 3-7 pm North Green Join us for a traditional Guallando experience; complete with salsa dancers, hip hop performances, Ranchero singers, Guerilla Republic and a step show. We will also have a dunk tank, giveaways, caricatures, and vendors with traditional Latino food, clothing, and artwork. A new tradition at the University of Delaware, this outdoor fiesta will be reminiscent of nationwide Latino parades, complete with music and dancing!
	Comida Latina – Latin Food Festival Thursday, October 9 Dinner Only; All Campus Dining Halls Food has historically been the bridge to connect people from various backgrounds. With this year’s Latino Heritage Month theme focus on bridging all kinds of Latino ethnic groups, this festival boasts traditional dishes from several countries, including Argentina, Cuba, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain. Come out and indulge in a world of flavorful food! Latin American Studies presents "Negra Musica Urbana" (Black Urban Music) Thursday, October 9 6:30pm Gore Recitatation Hall Dao. Musician and composter from Salvadore, Bahia (Brazil). Lecture in Portuguese with translation to English. Reception to follow. Co-sponsored by Center for Black Culture/Mulicultural Programs. Food for Thought Thursday, October 9 7pm Independence East Lounge Get pointers on how to prepare yourself for the professional world while enjoying authenic Hispanic cuisine!
	Latin American Community Center Annual Grand Ball Una Noche en Espana honoring Rep. Joseph & Joanne Miro Friday, October 17 Waterfall Banquet & Conference Center, Claymont DE Live Latin Music and Flamenco at its best!
	Emergent Voices, Rising Tides: U.S. Latinas & the Literary Market place Wednesday, October 22 12:20-1:10 pm 103 Gore Hall This presentation will focus on surveying the literature produced by Latinas in the United States. It will offer a historical overview of themes and issues that have emerged in the literature emphasizing how demographic shifts influence literary production. La Raza Political Debate Wednesday, October 22 6:30pm Gore 116 The election campaign is coming to a close and we will soon have a new president of the United States. The College Democrats, Republicans, and members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority invite you to come out and let your voice be heard! Will Obama Ba-Rock the vote?! Or will McCain bring the pain?! You be the judge!
	Fiesta Latina Friday, October 24 7:30-11:30pm Trabant MPR Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by dancing the night away to live music with Latin band, La Insaciable. Participate in our exciting dance class, and learn how to Samba, Salsa, Cha Cha, Rumba, Mambo, Meringue, Bachata, Tango, and Bolero. Dance lessons promptly at 7:30 p.m. in Trabant MPR.
	International Film Series - Favela Rising Sunday, November 9 7:30 PM Trabant Theatre Favela Rising is a film documenting a man and a movement, a city divided and a favela (Brazilian squatter settlement) united. Haunted by the murders of his family and many of his friends, Anderson Sá is a former drug-trafficker who turns social revolutionary in Rio de Janeiro’s most feared slum. Through hip-hop music, the rhythms of the street, and Afro-Brazilian dance he rallies his community to counteract the violent oppression enforced by teenage drug armies and sustained by corrupt police. At the dawn of liberation, just as collective mobility is overcoming all odds and Anderson’s grassroots Afro Reggae movement is at the height of its success, a tragic accident threatens to silence the movement forever.
Please note: This event has been postponed to a later date.	Voices across Generations (postponed to a later date) 7:00 PM Trabant Multipurpose Rooms An event that is first of its kind, focusing on the Latino experience at the University of Delaware over the years. There will be a panel of individuals who have been instrumental in the advancement of Latinos at UD, including faculty, staff and students both past and present. We will pay tribute to the life of Villamarin, a man who had a mission to support Latino students on campus. There will be time for audience discussion, Q&A, and a raffle for some very cool prizes!

Latino Heritage Month Sponsors: Latino Heritage Office/ Center for Black Culture/ Multicultural Programs, Office of the Vice President for Student Life, Office of Human Resouces, University Student Centers, Residence Life, Office of Women’s Affairs, Latin American Studies, Black American Studies, Women’s Studies, Affirmative Action and Multicultural Programs, Campus Alliance de La Raza, HOLA, Chi Upsilon Sigma, Lambda Theta Alpha, Lambda Sigma Upsilon, Lambda Theta Phi, Lambda Pi Chi, Dining Services Please visit our website at www.udel.edu/LHO/ for more information and program updates.



*More events to come*


	Fall 2007

	Spring 2007

	Fall 2006