The MBU community comes together for Latine Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15 and beyond with concerts, conversations, and celebrations on the theme of “Esperanza: A Celebration of Latine Heritage and Hope.” Part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Office of Inclusive Excellence.
Somos Latines Reception
7 p.m. on September 14
Spencer Center
Sponsors: Office of Inclusive Excellence and Latines Unides
(Invitation Only)
Latine Heritage Month Kick Off
Latines Unides 25th Anniversary Celebration
6 p.m. on September 15
Tyson Terrace (Rain Location: University Cafe)
Sponsors: Latines Unides and Baldwin Program Board
A.L.A.N.A. Toast
(African American, Latine, Asian, Native American)
7 p.m. on September 17
Student Activities Center
BLSS Black and Latine Students in STEM Reception
Special guests: Kamala Payne Arango ’05 and Katherine Bernal Vigil ’20
4 p.m. on September 18
Pannill Center
Sabor Latine Gozadera (Dance Party)
With DJ Just Different
9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on September 18
Student Activities Center
Sponsors: Latines Unidos and the Caribbean Student Association
A Conversation with Diana Patterson, Member of Virginia Latino Advisory Board
Come learn about Spanish language internship opportunities.
12:15 to 1:05 p.m. on September 21
The Nuthouse
Sponsors: World Languages and Cultures and the Vantage Point
Oaxaca Study Abroad Informational Session
4 to 5 p.m. on September 28
Spencer Center
Sponsor: World Languages and Cultures
Lua Project in Concert
Specializing in Mexilachia music (Mexican + Appalachia)
7 to 8:30 p.m. on September 30
James D. Francis Auditorium
Sponsor: World Languages and Cultures
Latinx Heritage Read-In
12:15 p.m. to 1 :05 p.m. on October 12
Rose Terrace Lawn
For more information, contact Dr. Brenci Patiño at [email protected].
La Casa es Su Casa Open House
3 to 4:30 p.m. on October 22
La Casa Rosario Castellanos
338 North Coalter Street
A Hopeful Fight: A Conversation with Alumna Author Joanette Rodriguez
In Celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Author and Mary Baldwin alumna Joanette Rodriguez ’08 wrote a book about her journey through breast cancer, Botija: A Shattered Identity Restored by Grace.
6 p.m. on October 25th
Spencer Center
Sponsors: Office of Inclusive Excellence and Quest Interfaith Council
Movie Under the Stars — Disney’s Coco
7:30 p.m. on October 29
Page Terrace Lawn
Sponsors: Latines Unides and Student Activities
Dia De Los Muertos Altar Memorial
A celebration to honor those who have passed away
6:30 p.m. on November 1
Spencer Center
Sponsor: Latines Unides
For more information contact Rev. Andrea Cornett-Scott, [email protected], ext. 7380.