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Hispanic Heritage Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Dana Navarro
September 30, 2008 (773) 442-4227
d-navarro@neiu.edu
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at NEIU
WHAT: Northeastern Illinois University has been rated the most diverse campus in the Midwest according to “U.S. News and World Report” rankings. As an element of that diversity NEIU is hosting a campus wide Hispanic Month Celebration that will continue through October 15. Some of the featured events include:
Thursday, October 2
7 – 9 p.m., NEIU Recital Hall
Entre Vocesueltas y Desarraigos,
An evening of public readings of literary works by famed Hispanic authors and poets, including Raúl Dorantes presenting a dramatization of his short story “Al Final de la Vispera” and a poetry reading by Juanita Goergen from her book “Palabras al Acecho”.
For further information contact Angela Vidal Rodriguez at (773) 442-4254.
Tuesday, October 9
10 a.m. – 8 p.m., NEIU University Commons
Latina College Life Tour
A celebration of the NEIU Latina college experience. Live music, with fashion make-overs and a runway show. Hosted by Cipha Sounds of New York’s HOT 97.
For further information contact Jaime Mendoza (773) 442-5474.
Saturday, October 11
8 a.m. – 1 p.m., NEIU Classroom Building, Room 1001
Language Diversity Symposium: “Does Chicago Speak my Language?”
Forum for parents, teachers, students, and ethnic organizations to share experiences on the richness and value of their native language.
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., NEIU Classroom Building, Room 1002
S.A.L.S.A.—Spanish Award-winning Literature Seminar for All
Presentation and discussion of Hispanic fiction and non-fiction books Pre K through 8th grade. Presented in partnership with “Multilingual Chicago”
For further information, contact Joaquin Villegas at (773) 442-5381.
Wednesday, October 15
6 – 10 p.m., NEIU Student Union Building, Golden Eagle Room
“La Noche Bohemia”
The romantic rhythms of Latin America will be the highlight of the Noche Bohemia. For further information contact Ana Gil-Garcia at (773) 442-5255
WHERE: Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N. St. Louis Ave. in Chicago
(Use campus entrance located at 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.)
DETAILS: For more information and a complete list of NEIU Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration events, please contact Angela Vidal-Rodriguez at (773) 442-4254
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