Spring events highlight Hispanic, Latino cultures
Spring events highlight Hispanic, Latino cultures
The Hispanic and Latin American Concerns Office is offering a series of events this spring, including talks by contemporary Hispanic and Latino writers, a series of dance workshops, a career development conference and a bus trip to New York City, all highlighting Hispanic and Latino cultural contributions.
"Spring 2002: Celebrating the Literary Voice" starts with "An Evening with Beatriz Rivera," at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the Trabant University Center Multipurpose Room. The Cuban-born writer is the author of African Passions and Other Stories, a collection of short stories, and the novels Midnight Sandwiches at the Mariposa Express and Playing with Light. For information, call 831-0229.
"Labyrinth and Magic Flowers," an exhibit spotlighting contemporary Latin American literature, is on display through Monday, March 18, at the Morris Library. The exhibit showcases works of important 20th century Latin American writers, such as Jose Luis Borges of Argentina, Gabriel Garcia Marques of Columbia, and Rodrigo Rey Rosa of Guatemala. Also featured are the works of writers from Cuba, Brazil and Puerto Rico. The exhibit is sponsored by UD's Library Services. For information, call 831-2231.
Hispanic and Latin American cultural contributions in the area of dance and music will be highlighted in "Baile Latino (Latin Dance)," a series of two-hour Latin dance workshops taught by Karen Hynes. The Tuesday evening workshops, which begin at 7 p.m. in the Trabant University Center, will be held on Feb. 26 and March 26 in Multipurpose Room A and on April 30 in Multipurpose Room C. For information, call 831-0229.
Career goals and how to achieve them will be the focus of the 16th annual multiethnic career development conference, "Unlock Your Future...Keys to Career Success," from 5:30-9 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, in the Rodney Room in the Perkins Student Center. The event includes dinner and panel discussions by UD alumni. Though primarily geared towards freshmen and sophomores, all are welcome, but reservations are required and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 27. For more information or to register, call 831-8479 or register online at [www.udcareers@udel.edu].
Outstanding achievements by Hispanic and Latin American students at UD will be recognized during "Latino Students of Distinction," a program from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, March 24, in Clayton Hall. For information, call 831-0229.
A bus trip to New York City on April 20 will give admirers of Spanish playwright and poet Federico Garcia Lorca a chance to see Repertorio Espanol's production of Lorca's play, Bodas de Sangre (Blood Weddings). The classic drama tells the tragic story of a doomed love triangle that leads to unhappy marriages, wedding-day escapades and duels to the death. Tickets are $10 for students and $20 for faculty and staff. Departure from the Center for Black Culture, 192 South College Ave., is 9 a.m. for the 3 p.m. performance. Departure from New York City is 7 p.m. For information, call 831-0229.
Elizabeth Toledo, a leader in social justice movements for more than 12 years at the local, state and national level, will speak on "Everyday Acts of Rebellion" at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, in the Ewing Room in the Perkins Student Center. Toledo has worked with such organizations as the National Organization for Women and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. The event is cosponsored by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community (LGBT) Office, the LGBT Caucus and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Student Union, the Office of Hispanic Concerns and the Office of Women's Affairs. For information, call 831-0229 or 831-8703.
Antonio Farias, a freelance writer of Ecuadorian background, will speak on a topic to be announced at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 2, in 207-09 Trabant University Center. His work, including an essay, "My Own Private Ecuador," has appeared in such publications as Urban Latino Magazine, and he has worked as an academic counselor for students of color at Colgate University and taught courses on Latino politics, Chicano/Latino literature and ethnic and Latino film. For information, call 831-0299.
The Hispanic and Latin American Concerns Office also will be participating in "Connecting with the Community," a program of community service with the Latin American Community Center. Student involvement will range from one-time service activities to long-term, individual tutoring and mentoring commitments. For information, call the Hispanic and Latin American Concerns Office at 831-0229.
