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Hispanic Heritage Month at NSU Continues
Nova Southeastern University will recognize and honor Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) by celebrating and learning about the Latin culture through a variety of activities.
Upcoming events include Dance Salsa Night, a Celebration of Hispanic Heritage through the Spanish Language and a celebration and concert for children. More information can be found at www.nova.edu/hispanicheritage.
Remaining events for 2012 Hispanic Heritage Month Events at NSU:
Wednesday, October 10
Hablamos Ahora! Open Dialogue with NSU’s Latino/Hispanic constituency and friends, 12 – 1:30 pm
Spanish speaking Sharks talk about their specific heritages, educating those present about the different Spanish speaking cultures. Join us in this educational experience in Español.
Sponsored by the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Location: President’s Dining room, Horvitz Administration Building. For more information, contact Debra Nixon, Ph.D., 954 262 3008 or nixond@nova.edu.
Hispanic Historical Presence in Building America’s Future, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Hispanic family of students, faculty and staff at the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education tell their stories and contributions to our society. Attendees will be asked to fill out a quiz at each table on information gathered from this exchange. Prizes will be awarded. Location: Fischler School, 1750 NE 167 Street, North Miami Beach. For more information, please contact Delores Smiley at 954-262-8443 or smiley@nova.edu.
Friday, October 12
Annual Hispanic Heritage Dance Salsa Night, 8:00-11:00 pm
The Hispanic Law Students Association (HLSA) will be hosting their Annual Hispanic Heritage Dance Salsa Night event. HLSA, joined by the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) invite students, faculty, advisors, and staff to celebrate Hispanic culture and experience Spanish dance and food. Salsa instructors will give lessons during the dance to attendees. Location: University Flight Deck. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Jimenez at jimeneze@nsu.law.nva.edu or Yelina Angulo at anguloy@nsu.law.nova.edu.
Saturday, October 13
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration & Concert for Children, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
The Alvin Sherman Library sponsors this musical event in the Alvin Sherman Library, 2nd Floor Gallery. Paco Moreno & Friends perform authentic music and dances from Spanish-speaking countries throughout the world. Special guest reader is Miss Mundo Latino, Ximena Raquel Alverez. Event is for all ages. Call 954-262-5477 for more information.
Tuesday, October 23
“A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage through the Spanish Language and its use and contact with English in the United States,” 6:00-7:30 pm
Farquhar College of Arts & Sciences will host this presentation with guest speaker: Andrew Lynch, Ph.D., associate professor of Spanish at University of Miami. Location: Alvin Sherman Library | Second Floor Gallery. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Yvette Fuentes at 954-262-7681 or yf60@nova.edu.
Hispanic Heritage Month Events held at NSU Student Educational Centers
NSU – Fort Myers
September 17 – October 15
NSU-Fort Myers will host a weekly Zumba and Latin Dance session each Thursday from September 20. For more information contact Sholondo Campbell , safortmyers@nova.edu , 239-274-6981.
September 17 – October 15
NSU-Fort Myers will mount a month-long poster board exhibit featuring Hispanics of historical significance. For more information, contact Sholondo Campbell , safortmyers@nova.edu , 239-274-6981.
September 17 – October 15
NSU-Fort Myers will be running a weekly Hispanic Trivia Contest on FaceBook. Prizes of NSU gear will be awarded to students with the correct answers. For more information contact Sholondo Campbell , safortmyers@nova.edu , 239-274-6981.
Wednesday, October 10
NSU-Fort Myers in association with the Student Government Association and local student clubs and organizations will host a Hispanic-themed Cultural Potluck. The menu will feature food from the Caribbean and South America. Proceeds from the sale of the food will benefit breast cancer research. For more information, contact Sholondo Campbell , safortmyers@nova.edu , 239-274-6981.
NSU – Tampa
September 15 – October 15
“How has your Hispanic Heritage Impacted you?”
NSU-Tampa will recognize and celebrate the students, staff and faculty of the Tampa community through a showcase titled, “How has your Hispanic Heritage Impacted you?” The posting boards throughout the building will show the photos, bios and brief stories from students, staff and faculty on how Hispanic Heritage has impacted as each of them individuals. These stories will also be shared via e-mailings and NSU Tampa Facebook page. For more information, contact Sheena Zawacki , satampa@nova.edu 813-574-5298.
Hispanic Trivia & Facts
NSU-Tampa will host a weekly Hispanic Trivia contest on random days during Hispanic Heritage Month to boost awareness among staff, students and faculty. Prizes of NSU gear will be awarded to the winners.
NSU-Tampa will also mount Hispanic FACT boards throughout the building feature Hispanic leaders and notable moments in Hispanic history.