Hispanic Heritage Month 2010 Events
Nu D’Luxe, a Latin jazz band, will kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month at Rockland Community College on Thursday, September 16, at 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Month 2010 Events
at SUNY Rockland Community College
All events are free and open to the public
Ramapo, NY - The 23rd annual SUNY Rockland Community College Hispanic Heritage Month is kicking off its events with Latin jazz band, "Nu D’Luxe," on the main campus in Suffern.
The featured events at the College include music, films, art, lectures and the Hispanic Heritage Student Achievement Awards.
Hispanic Heritage Month officially begins in the U.S. on September 15, the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18.
September 15-October 15, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Every Wednesday
Latin Dish available
Cultural Arts Center Cafeteria
Thursday, September 16, 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Event
Presentation by Dr. Cliff L. Wood, College President
Latin Jazz "Nu D’Luxe"
Cultural Arts Center Atrium
Nu D’Luxe (formerly Nu Guajiro) struck its first chords in Brooklyn, NY in 1995. They have toured the United States, Puerto Rico and Europe for private performances, festivals, radio and TV appearances. Nu Latin Unit blends a profound respect for tradition with a healthy dose of funky innovation and the grit of 10 years on New York City Streets.
Thursday, September 23, 4:30– 7:30 p.m.
Film: "El Violin"
Academic I, Room 1106
Facilitated by Daniel R. Fernandez, Professor, Languages & Literature, CUNY Lehman College.
Tuesday, September 28, 12:00– 1:30 p.m.
Visual Artist Presentation: Scherezade Garcia
Technology Center, Room 8180 (Ellipse)
More info: www.scherezade.net
Thursday, September 30, 12:00. – 1:30 p.m.
Lecture: "Spanish and English: Is Harmonious Co-Existence Possible?" by Dr. Gerardo Piña-Rosales
Technology Center, Room 8180 (Ellipse)
Dr. Gerardo Piña-Rosales, Professor of Spanish, CUNY Lehman College and Graduate School and University Center, has been a member of the North American Academy on the Spanish Language since 1992 and its President since 2008. He has published numerous books including "Hablando bien se entiende la gente," which includes Spanish language tips. Vanessa Lago Barros, RCC Instructor, Foreign Languages, collaborated with him on the book.
Tuesday, October 5, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Career Mosaic: "A Multicultural Perspective"
Student Union, Room 3214
Panelists will provide information on a variety of occupations that will enable students to make the link between the importance of their education and career choices. Panelists will also share their career paths, answer questions and give tips for success.
Thursday, October 14, 5:00– 8:00 p.m.
Film: "Sin nombre"
Academic I, Room 1106
Facilitated by Marc Wolf, RCC adjunct faculty, Foreign Languages, and Spanish teacher at Pearl River High School.
Monday, October 18, 6:30 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Student Achievement Awards
Keynote Speaker: Sonia Burgos Crannage, Attorney at Law
Cultural Arts Center Theater
Honored recipients receive a $200 scholarship.
Students of Hispanic heritage who have earned 24 credits with a grade point average of at least 3.0 are eligible to apply. A selection committee chooses a candidate in each of the following categories: Academic Achievement, Artistic Talent, Athletic Accomplishments, and Personal Accomplishments. More info: Josephine Tarsia, Associate Professor, Foreign Languages, 845-574- 4170, jtarsia@sunyrockland.edu
Tuesday, October 19, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
"Puerto Rican Women Writers"
Lecture by Dr. Karen McGovern, Associate Professor, English
Technology Center, Room 8180 (Ellipse)
For more information, contact Hispanic Heritage Month Co-Chairs Cathlene Cruz at 845-574-4140, ccruz@sunyrockland.edu, or Maria Rivera at 845-786-2486, mrivera2@sunyrockland.edu.
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