Hispanic Events Calendar 2012-2013
Hispanic Heritage Month is officially recognized from September 15 to October 15. These dates were chosen because of the anniversary of independance of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate their independence days in September.
Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month. (wikipedia)
Latin Country Flags and Independence Dates.(pdf)
Date |
Event |
Location/Time |
September |
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| Sept. 17 | Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff, Peruvian Dance Performance |
SU, The Plinth, 12Noon - 1pm | |
| Sept. 18 | Carlos Fuentes, U.S-Mexico Lecture Series | JO4.708, 2:30pm | |
| Sept. 20 | Underground Poetry Circus, Featuring Joaquin Zihuatenejo |
The Plinth, 10:30pm | |
| Sept. 20 | Faculty@5 Orquestra de Guitarras | JO Performance Hall, 5:30pm | |
| Sept. 24 | Muchas Historias, Storyteller Consuelo Samarripa | MC2.410, 1:00pm - 2:00pm | |
| Sept. 25 | Latin Cuisine in the Dining Hall ($8.70) | Lunchtime | |
October |
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| Oct. 2 | Diversity Movie Series: Frida | ResHall North, 7pm | |
| Oct. 10 | Hispanic Heritage Celebration Guest Speaker: Dr. Alex Piquero |
SU Galaxy Rooms, 12Noon - 1:30pm | |
| Oct. 19 | Ruben Parejo | Johnsson Performance Hall, 8pm-10pm | |
Spring 2013 |
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| Jan. 19-Feb.16 | Raul Cordero, Art show | CentralTrak | |
Feb. 23 |
CN1.112, 8pm |
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| Mar. 2 | Gustavo Costa, Classical Guitar | CN1.112, 4pm | |
May 3 |
Cinco de Mayo |
Comet Cafe, 12Noon - 1pm |
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May 17 |
Hispanic Leaders Luncheon
(by invitation) |
SU Galaxy Rooms 12Noon - 1:30pm |
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Most events are free and open to all UTD students, staff, faculty and community members.An admission fee may be charged for specific events and some events are by invitation only. These events will be clearly noted. Some events are co-sponsored with other UTD departments and/or student organizations.
