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Nova Southeastern University Honors Hispanic Heritage Month with Cultural Events for the South Florida Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) by celebrating and learning about Hispanic culture through a variety of activities.
NSU enjoys its cultural diversity and is proud to be a leader in providing higher education to minorities and is a Hispanic serving institution. Recently, President Barack Obama issued a Presidential Proclamation recognizing these institutions and acknowledging that the promise of a college education provides a reality for many Hispanic students across our country, enabling them to secure a better future for themselves and their families. The full proclamation can be read here.
A listing of NSU events during Hispanic Heritage month is below. For the most current information and updates, please visit: https://nsunews.nova.edu/nsu-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month-2015/
COST: Unless otherwise noted, all events are FREE and open to the public.
Diversity in Art!
This exhibit is a celebration of art that features the Argentinean and Puerto Rican works of seven artists: Elizabeth Erazo Baez; Alejandro Borgese; Guillermo Caminos; Rita Coll; Marina Font; Héctor Maldonado; and Samuel Navedo.
The exhibit will be on display through October 25, 2015. Location: Alvin Sherman Library, 2nd floor, Cotilla Gallery. RSVP: lv297@nova.edu or 954-262-4578.
Saturday, September 19
Cuban Genealogy: The Hurtado de Mendoza Collection at FIU, 2-3:30 p.m.
A new resource is now available on Cuban genealogy! Learn more about the Enrique Hurtado de Mendoza Collection, a unique research collection at the Green Library at Florida International University (FIU.)
The Alvin Sherman Library will host Althea Silvera and Annia Gonzalez from the FIU GreenLibrary and Mariela Fernandez and Martha Ibanez from the Cuban Genealogy Club, who willspeak on the how the collection was acquired, what is available and how to access it. Location: Alvin Sherman Library, Cotilla Gallery, 2nd floor.Please call 954-262-4613 for more information.
Sunday, September 20
Cine Argentino: Broche de Oro, 2 p.m.
The Alvin Sherman Library continues the Argentine Film Festival with “Broche de Oro.” This comedy is about mix-ups, retirement and life in Puerto Rico, with the participation of acclaimed actors and film director Jacobo Morales. English subtitles. Director: Raúl Marchand Sanchez. Argentine actress and journalist Adriana Bianco will introduce and provide commentary in Spanish. Location: Performance Theatre, Taft University Center. Please call 954-262-5477 for more information.
Tuesday, September 22
Celebration of Latin American Music Dance Class, Noon – 1 p.m.
College of Psychology doctoral student Stefany Marcu, will be teaching popular Latin dances to NSU students, faculty and staff. These dances will consist of Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata. Location: Maltz Psychology Building, room 2045. For more information, please contact Sarah Valley-Gray at 954-261-6274 or valleygr@nova.edu.
Sunday, September 27
Cine Argentino: Tango Bar, 2 p.m.
The Alvin Sherman Library concludes the Argentine Film Festival with “Tango Bar.” This film is a tribute to Raúl Julia. Director: Marcos Zurinaga. No English subtitles. Presentation by Grupo Afroqueña Dance Corp – Baile Bomba. Argentine actress and journalist Adriana Bianco will introduce and provide commentary in Spanish. Location: Performance Theatre, Taft University Center. Please call 954-262-5477 for more information.
Wednesday, September 30
Panel Discussion: What Does it Mean to be Bilingual and Bicultural? 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
The Fischler College of Education will host a symposium on the merits of being bilingual and bicultural in South Florida. South Florida and national figures will discuss the pros and cons of bilingual education and the need to teach foreign languages in the early grades. Local educators, members of local school districts, NSU faculty members, prominent community leaders and other distinguished invitees will participate in the discussion. Location: North Miami Beach Campus. For more information, contact Tatjana Martinez, 952-8484; tajana@nova.edu.
Celebrating the Contributions of Hispanic Lawyers, 6-8 p.m.
The Shepard Broad College of Law, along with the Hispanic Law Student Association and the Cuban American Bar Association, invite you to join our faculty and distinguished alumni for this special event. Hispanic judges, attorneys, and local leaders from Broward and Miami-Dade counties will discuss their motivation for becoming legal professionals and deliberate on the challenges and rewards of serving the legal field as a Hispanic professional. The keynote speaker is Israel Reyes, former Circuit Court Judge for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida. Location: Shepard Broad College of Law, Panza Maurer Law Library, 3rd floor. RSVP: Fatima Bachemin at fb321@nova.edu.
Sunday, October 4
Musical Performance: Gumby Navedo y su Tumbao Orchestra, 2-3:30 p.m.
The Alvin Sherman Librarywill host the Gumby Navedo y su Tumbao Orchestra will perform classic salsa from the 1970s and 80s by artists Ray Barreto, Roberto Rohena, Tommy Olivencia and others. Location: Miniaci Theater.Free tickets may be obtained at the Sherman Library, First Floor Public Library Services Desk beginning Sept. 14.
Friday, October 9
Discussion: “Latino Health: Empowering the Community,” 12:15 p.m.
The College of Osteopathic Medicine, with the Hispanic Osteopathic Medical Student Association and Public Health Student Association, will host this discussion. Keynote speaker Angel Braña-Lopez, M.D., will present a panoramic view of the health status of Latinos within the broader context of the United States. He will also present “First Aid Kit at Colonias in South Texas” to explore the natural social network of a community – Mexican Americans and Mexican immigrants in the Rio Grande Valley – to address health care needs of a community. Location: Terry Building, Resnick Auditorium. Please call Nelly Tejeda at 954-262-1865 for more information.
Saturday, October 10
Edible Prose Book Club: Ripper Part II, 2-3 p.m. (this is part II)
Let’s get together and chat about books! Join us for discussion, snacks, exchange perspectives of new and beloved stories, exciting characters, and wistful imagery. This month’s selection is Ripper by Isabel Allende. While discussing the second half of the book, attendees will create a yarn painting, a popular art form of the Huichol Indians of Mexico.
Location: Alvin Sherman Library, 1st floor – Program Room #1017. Call 954-262-5477 to register.
Wednesday, October 14
Presentation: Bilingualism Modifies the Brain’s Electrical Activity & Enhances Frontal Lobe Function, Noon – 1 p.m.
This presentation will be given by Mercedes Fernandez, Ph.D., who will discuss the latest research linking bilingualism to structural changes in the brain. She will present work from her laboratory revealing differences in the brain’s electrical activity between these language groups. Research from her laboratory supports the theory that speaking more than one language enhances frontal lobe function and reveals differences in the brain’s electrical activity between Spanish/English bilinguals and English monolinguals. Location: Carl DeSantis Building, room 1047. For more information, please contact Dr. Fernandez at 954-262-7804 or via e-mail (mf934@nova.edu).
Thursday, October 15
Panel Discussion: “Building the Next Generation of Cyber Professionals,” 6 p.m.
The College of Engineering and Computing will host this event, featuring Hispanic panel members who will discuss cyber awareness month and what it takes to be a professional in the evolving world of computer science and information systems. Location: Carl DeSantis Building, Sales Grand Room 3000. For more information, please call 954-262-2002 or visit https://nsuncsampanel.eventbrite.com.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS offered at the Alvin Sherman Library
Wednesday, September 16
Families Storytime! 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month and your heritage in this story time all about families. Enjoy books, songs and activities that enhance early literacy skills and explore the world online with kid-friendly websites and apps recommended by librarians. Recommended for children ages 3 – 5 years with their caregivers. Location: First Floor, Public Library Services.
Tuesday, September 22
Paco Moreno & Friends: Hispanic Heritage Month Concert for Children
7-8 p.m.
Musician/Educator Paco Moreno and surprise guests perform authentic music and dances from Spanish-speaking countries throughout the world. Children will have an opportunity to touch and play handmade Andean musical instruments in this interactive celebration. Recommended for children of all ages. Location: First floor, Public Library Services.
Wednesday, October 14
“Let’s Eat!” Storytime! 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by exploring stories about different foods from around the world. Enjoy books, songs and activities that enhance early literacy skills and explore the world online with kid-friendly websites and apps recommended by librarians. Recommended for children ages 3 – 5 years with their caregivers. Location: First Floor, Public Library Services.
TEEN’S PROGRAMS offered at the Alvin Sherman Library
Saturday, September 26
DIY Piñatas! 10 a.m. – noon
This program is geared for teens ages 13-18 years. Create your own mini piñata! Enjoy a snack and get crafty with your friends. Location: First floor, Public Library Services. To register, please call 954-262-5477.
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About Nova Southeastern University (NSU): Located in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a dynamic research institution dedicated to providing high-quality educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and first-professional degree levels. A private, not-for-profit institution with more than 24,000 students, NSU has campuses in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Miramar, Orlando, Palm Beach, and Tampa, Florida, as well as San Juan, Puerto Rico, while maintaining a presence online globally. For more than 50 years, NSU has been awarding degrees in a wide range of fields, while fostering groundbreaking research and an impactful commitment to community. Classified as a research university with “high research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, NSU is 1 of only 37 universities nationwide to also be awarded Carnegie’s Community Engagement Classification, and is also the largest private, not-for-profit institution in the United States that meets the U.S. Department of Education’s criteria as a Hispanic-serving Institution. Please visit www.nova.edu for more information.
September 18, 2015
Vera Mandilovitch | Office of Public Affairs
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