Thursday, September 16
EL GRITO
Celebrate Latin American Independence Day with FREE food, games, and music.
Sponsored by: LRC
Location: Latino Center
Time: 4:00-10:00pm
Tuesday, September 21
LATINO ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION
Come and see the art exhibit of Eric Fuertes a graduate student concentrating in Sculpture in the MFA Visual and Performing Arts Department.
Sponsored by: LRC
Location: Latino Center
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Thursday, September 23
JOHN RICO – NIU ALUMNUS
NIU alumnus will share his entrepreneurial story of the first Hispanic technology company in the Midwest
Sponsored by: NIU Alumni Association, NIU Latino Alumni Council and LRC
Location: NIU Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center
Time: 6:00pm
Tuesday, September 28
5th ANNUAL KERMEZ
An annual potluck to celebrate the diversity among Latino cultures. Food, games and fun! FREE!
Sponsored by: Alpha Sigma Omega, LSI
Location: Latino Center
Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm
Wednesday, September 29
NIU SOCIETY FOR HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS (SHPE)
Panel discussion on research, scholarships and career opportunities for students interested in technology.
Sponsored by: NIU SHPE and LRC
Location: Engineering Building Room 209
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Thursday, September 30
SIGMA LAMBDA BETA 1st ANNUAL SALSA NIGHT
This event will unite people of many cultures with a great LIVE SALSA BAND & DJ as well as FREE appetizers and refreshments.
Sponsored by: Sigma Lambda Beta
Location: Latino Center
Time: 8:30 - 10:30pm
S.O.L. LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: LATINOS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Sponsored by: Supporting Opportunities for Latinos
Location: Latino Center
Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Monday, October 4
AVANZANDO JUNTOS: Graduate/Professional Training Institute
Learn about how to prepare for graduate/professional school and receive training on how to write a statement purpose and apply for funding.
Sponsored by: LRC and Center for Black Studies
Location: Latino Center
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
UIC—Urban Health Programs
Learn about the program requirements and services offered to prospective students interested in applying to graduate school in the health sciences.
Sponsored by: UIC Urban Health Programs
Location: Latino Center
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Wednesday, October 6
Guest Speaker: SANDRA CISNEROS
Author of The House on Mango Street, first published in 1984, won the Before Columbus Foundation's American Book Award in 1985, and is required reading in middle schools, high schools, and universities across the country. It has sold over two million copies since its initial publication and is still selling strongly.
Sponsored by: LRC, Women Studies Program, Center for Latino and Latin American Studies (CLLAS), Student Association, and Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Language and Literacy (CISLL)
Location: Jack Arends Hall (Art Building), Room 100
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Thursday, October 7
LATINO DELIGHTS!
Learn the delicious variety of foods and pastries that the Latino culture offers.
Sponsored by: Gamma Phi Omega Int' Sorority Inc.
Location: Latino Center
Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm
Wednesday, October 13
HIP HOP CONGRESS BLOCK PARTY
A night of good music, FREE food, and live performances from local MC's and breakdancers, as well as MC's and breakdancers from Chicago and the surrounding area.
Sponsored by: Hip Hop Congress and LRC
Location: Latino Center
Time: 8:00 - 10:00pm
Thursday, October 14
NIU DREAM ACTion FUNDRAISER
Come help support our NIU Dream Action organization and assist undocumented students in their college education.
Sponsored by: NIU Dream Action Organization and LRC
Location: Latino Center
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM