Latin@ Heritage Month
Join the celebration now through October 15, 2011.
At the Bookstore
In honor of Latin@ Heritage Month, the NAU Bookstore will have a special display with the poster for Latin@ Heritage Month events and related books by Latin@ authors.
At Cline Library
Cline Library will display print, audio and visual materials in the Special Interest Room for Latin@ Heritage Month from September 15-October 15, 2011.
At the Hot Spot and the DuB
Campus Dining will feature specialty menus at the Hot Spot and the DuB to celebrate Latin@ Heritage Month.
The Struggle for Ethnic Studies Education: Panel Discussion with Dr. Roberto Rodriguez and the Tucson High School Mexican American Studies/Unidos Students
Thursday, September 15, 2011
7:00 PM
Gardner Auditorium, W. A. Franke College of Business
Dr. Roberto Rodriguez is Assistant Professor of Mexican American Studies at the University of Arizona. Unidos is a student group formed from Raza/Mexican American Studies students from Tucson High School. They have been engaged in a battle to protect ethnic studies education in Arizona in the face of the State Legislature's attempt to ban Ethnic Studies curriculum in Arizona schools. Sponsored by the NAU Ethnic Studies Program. Contact Mark Beeman at mark.beeman@nau.edu for more information.
Book Signing: Using Corpora in the Language Classroom by Randi Reppen
12:00 - 2:00 PM
NAU Bookstore
Professor of English, Randi Reppen, will sign copies of her book, "Using Corpora in the Language Classroom" from Oxford University Press. Sponsored by the NAU Bookstore.
Cafe Y Pan
Thursday, September 22, 2011
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Student Services Lounge, Coconino Community College - Lone Tree Campus
Join CCC students, staff and faculty for Cafe Y Pan in the Student Services Lounge. Sponsored by Coconino Community College.
Baila Conmigo (Dance With me)
Saturday, September 24, 2011
8:00 - 11:00 PM
Chick-fil-A Dining Area, University Union (Bldg. 30)
"Rock your own style, dance your own beat, and don't forget to move your feet" - Author Unknown. The Multicultural Student Center invites you to dance the night away. This event is free and everyone in the family is welcome to attend. There will be door prizes and refreshments.
Cafe Y Pan
Thursday, September 29, 2011
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
LEADS Center, University Union
Mingle with faculty, staff and students while enjoying Starbucks coffee and indulging in pan dulce ("sweet bread") brought especially for you from a family-owned panaderia in Cottonwood, AZ.
Caring for Your Heart and Soul
Thursday, October 6, 2011
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Health and Learning Center
This program is for Latina Women who are interested in exploring self care, stress management and health living in a safe environment. Sponsored by NAU Counseling Services. Contact Derya Suzen at derya.suzen@nau.edu to register in advance.
Precious Knowledge: Film and Discussion with Filmmaker, Eren Isabel McGinnis
7:00 PM
Cline Library Assembly Hall
"Precious Knowledge" is a documentary film about the educational experiences of teachers and students in the Mexican American Studies program at Tucson High School who face a state legislature determined to ban their program.
Ballet Folklorico and Hermanos Escamilla
Thursday, October 13, 2011
6:30 PM
Ardrey Auditorium
Los Hermanos Escamilla will conduct a workshop in the morning and teach students basic roping tricks. In the evening, Escamilla Entertainment's program will entertain, enlighten and inspire the audience on the beauty and diversity of Mexico's colorful dance traditions while educating the general public about the culture's contribution to the community. They offer authentic entertainment in the areas of Mexican folklore with the Ballet Folklorico Nacional and the traditional "Floreo de Soga" (trick roping). Sponsored by the Multicultural Student Center and Student Activities Council (STAC).
Study Abroad Presentation
Friday, October 14, 2011
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Pattea Conference Room, Blome Hall
Students will learn about our many study abroad opportunities and hear personal experiences of Latino students who have studied abroad.
Contact Us
Multicultural Student Center
PO Box 5677
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5677
928-523-5656
Fax: 928-523-9444