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UW-Whitewater celebrates Latino Heritage Month

Released: September 24, 2002


Since Monday, Sept. 16, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have been celebrating Latino Heritage Month with a series of programs and events that explore the topics of Latino artists, immigration, autonomy, independence, privatization and music. The celebration ends Tuesday, Oct. 29.

For more information, contact Nelia Olivencia at (262) 472-1913.

Power and pride: Emerging Latino Artists
Sept. 23-Oct. 5, Art exhibition, Reception: Monday, Sept. 23, 5-6 p.m., University Center, Ike Schaffer Room

Immigration
Sept. 30, 4:30-5:30 p.m., South Commons

Autonomy vs. Dependence
Oct. 7, 4:30-5:3- p.m., South Commons

Privatization vs. State Ownership
Oct. 14, 4:30-5:30 p.m., South Commons

Fall dance
Oct. 19, 8 :00 p.m.-midnight, Hamilton Center

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Oct. 29, 3-7 p.m., South Commons

Co-sponsors of these events: Chancellor’s Office, Latino Student Programs, Office for Leadership Development, Crossman Gallery, Languages and Literatures, Latinos Unidos, Residence Life, College of Education, College of Letters & Science, College of Business & Economics, and College of Arts and Communication (Visiting Artists Series).

- N & P Staff,npa@uww.edu