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2023 Hispanic Heritage Events

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at NSU

Friday 09/15/23, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15) by celebrating and learning about the Hispanic culture through various activities.Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

NSU enjoys its cultural diversity and is proud to be a leader in providing higher education to minorities and Hispanics. NSU is also number one in providing doctoral degrees and first professional degrees to Hispanics.

Below is a listing of cultural, learning, and family fun events being sponsored and organized by committed NSU community members of various colleges and student-led groups and held across multiple campus locations 

Unless otherwise noted, all events are FREE and open to the NSU Community and Public.

Cine Argentino Art and Film Festival

Sunday 08/27/23, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

In-person free art exhibit and film series

The NSU Alvin Sherman Library will host a free art exhibit and film series to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The 2023 theme is Spain and Latin America - History, Culture, Language, Unity, and Diversity. 

 Please visit the exhibit before or after the film showing. 

Adriana Bianco curates the exhibit, which will be displayed from Sunday, August 27 through Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in the NSU Alvin Sherman Library, Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery. 

The “Festival Cine & Arte Argentino – Latino” includes four film screenings at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays in September. Films will be shown in the Performance Theatre of the Don Taft University Center on NSU’s main campus, at 3300 S. University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33328-2004. Argentine actress and journalist Adriana Bianco will introduce the films and provide commentary. 

All events are free and open to the public. Coffee will be served. 

Sponsors: Consulado General de la Republica Argentina en Miami, Centro Cultural de Puerto Rico Sur De La Florida, Academia Norteamericana de la Lengua Espanola, Ccemiami Centro Cultural Espanola, Broward County Cultural Division, NSU Florida, Egeda, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, Aerolineas Argentina.  

Exhibits and Events - Adolfo and Marisela Cotilla Gallery - Library Guides at Nova Southeastern University (libguides.com)

Festival Cine & Arte Argentino – Latino: La luz con el tiempo dentro (The Light With Time Inside) (Spain)

Sunday 09/03/23, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

In-person event

The life of poet Juan Ramón Jiménez, the 1956 Nobel Prize in Literature winner. 2015. No English subtitles. Premiere showing in the USA. 

Festival Cine & Arte Argentino – Latino: La luz con el tiempo dentro - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University 

Don Taft University Center Performance Theater

Festival Cine & Arte Argentino – Latino: Las vacas con gafas (Cows Wearing Glasses) (Puerto Rico)

Sunday 09/10/23, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

In-person event

Dramatic comedy starring Daniel Lugo. 2016. No English subtitles 

Festival Cine & Arte Argentino – Latino: Las vacas con gafas - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University 

Don Taft University Center Performance Theater

Festival Cine & Arte Argentino – Latino: Memorias de un soldado (Memories of a Soldier) (Venezuela)

Sunday 09/17/23, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

In-person event

A historical film based on a true story set in 19th-century Venezuela. 2012. No English subtitles.  

Festival Cine & Arte Argentino – Latino: Memorias de un soldado - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University

Don Taft University Center Performance Theater 

Encanto: Everyday Magic - Magical Realism: An Evening with Patricia Engel

Tuesday 09/19/23, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

In-person event

A reading/talk by the New York Times Best-Selling Colombian-American Author. 

Magical Realism: An Evening With Patricia Engel - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University

Register Online

Cotilla Gallery, Alvin Sherman Library

Sharkey’s Storytime - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Wednesday 09/20/23, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

In-person event

Enjoy books, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills—recommended for children ages 3 - 5 years with their caregivers. Class size is limited, and pre-registration is strongly encouraged. 

Register Online

Sharkey’s Storytime - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! (In-Person) - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University

Speaker's Series: "Mission of Mercy: Giving Back to the Hispanic Community and Beyond"

Wednesday 09/20/23, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

In-person and online event

Special speakers event for Hispanic Heritage Month sponsored by the Hispanic Dental Association Florida Chapter, Hispanic Student Dental Association, and College of Dental Medicine BEDI.

All NSU students, faculty, and staff are welcome.

Speaker: Dr. Bruce Tandy          

Room 2104 Finkelstein

Zoom ID 91980396047 Passcode: 212811

Café Literario

Wednesday 09/20/23, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

In-person event

Please join us for coffee and conversations with Adriana Bianco, curator of Cine Argentino. The topic of this year’s Café Literario will be Juan Ramon Jimenez, a Nobel Prize-winning Poet who was a Coral Gables resident.  

Cafe Literario - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University

Salsa Night Fiesta: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

Thursday 09/21/23, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

In-person event

Join us for a sizzling and rhythmic evening as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a dazzling Salsa Night! Get ready to immerse yourself in Latin America's vibrant culture, electrifying beats, and captivating dance moves with professionally instructed salsa classes with step-by-step instructions and music. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to have a great time, this event is for YOU!

Location: Multipurpose room NSU Rec Plex

This event is sponsored by the Hispanic Dental Association Florida Chapter, Hispanic Student Dental Association, and College of Dental Medicine, BEDI.

5K Dash for Diversity

Saturday 09/23/23, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

In-person event

Location: NSU Gold Circle Lake

NSU MD will host its 4th 5K Dash for Diversity to celebrate diversity in our communities and support building its pathway programs with local high schools.

These enrichment programs engage high school students who are underrepresented in medicine through mentorship and various science, technology, engineering, and math-related activities. Funds raised from the 5K will go directly to these pathway programs. Awards will be given to the top three female, male, and non-binary finishers in the student and non-student categories.

Register here: 5K Dash for Diversity 2023 Registration.

Festival Cine & Arte Argentino – Latino: La puta y la Ballena (The Whore and the Whale) (Argentina)

Sunday 09/24/23, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

In-person event

Romantic story filmed in Spain and Patagonia. 2004. No English subtitles.  

Festival Cine & Arte Argentino – Latino: La puta y la Ballena - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University 

Don Taft University Center Performance Theater

Encanto: Everyday Magic – Cars and Cigars: The Enduring Mystique of Cuba

Monday 09/25/23, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

In-person event

Discover how the mythology surrounding Cuba has impacted U.S. culture, featuring NBC-6 journalist Jackie Nespral, Dr. G. Nelson Bass (NSU), and Dr. Guillermo Grenier (FIU). 

Register Online

Cars and Cigars: The Enduring Mystique of Cuba - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University 

Cotilla Gallery, Alvin Sherman Library

National Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker

Monday 09/25/23, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Online event

NSU MD celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and diversity with various initiatives.

The Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) Chapter is organizing a special National Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker open to the NSU Community.

Dr. Hector Rasgado-Flores "LHS+ Diversity in Medicine and Academic Medicine Planning for 2050"

Location: Zoom
Meeting ID: 91496482645

Taste the Flavors of Latin America: Hispanic Heritage Food Truck Fiesta!

Tuesday 09/26/23, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

In-person event

Join us as we embark on a culinary journey to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an unforgettable Food Truck Fiesta! Immerse yourself in the diverse and mouthwatering cuisines representing Latin America's heart and soul.

Get ready to indulge your taste buds and experience a true feast of flavors!

Location: In front of the NSU dental clinic

This event is sponsored by the Hispanic Dental Association Florida Chapter, Hispanic Student Dental Association, and College of Dental Medicine, BEDI.

Errol Flynn's Ghost: Hollywood in Havana - Documentary Screening

Tuesday 09/26/23, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

In-person event

The documentary, filmed mainly in Havana, chronicles the Cuban love affair with Classic Hollywood movies, revealing the deep ties between Cuban and American culture. 

Register Online

Errol Flynn's Ghost: Hollywood in Havana - Documentary Screening with Director Gaspar González - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University

Hues that Heal: A Guided Painting Activity

Wednesday 09/27/23, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

In-person event

NSU MD celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and diversity with various initiatives.

The Wellness Committee presents "Hues that Heal," a guided painting activity hosted by Laci Rae Pitter, M2.

Dr. Hector Rasgado-Flores "LHS+ Diversity in Medicine and Academic Medicine Planning for 2050"

Location: Resnick Auditorium

Happy Hour Book Club - Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo

Thursday 09/28/23, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Online event

Book Club meets Happy Hour at this fun event for adventurous readers. 

Grab your favorite drink or snack and join the group for an entertaining hour of books and laughter. Cheers to a literary good time!  

This month, we're reading Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo. 

Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting. 

To join or learn more about the Book Club @ NSU Alvin Sherman Library, visit http://nsufl.libguides.com/bookclub. 

Happy Hour Book Club (Online) - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University

Friday Movie Matinee Discussion – East Side Sushi

Friday 09/29/23, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Online event

We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and will discuss the movie East Side Sushi. The film follows an immigrant single mother who, disenfranchised by her regular life, decides to take a chance working at a Japanese restaurant and realize her dream to become a sushi chef to provide a better future for her family. 

Here is a link to the trailer: https://youtu.be/HPM0NCe9dIU

Where to view the film:

Please register online below to receive the Zoom meeting link. 

About the moderator 

Professor Tas Salini is a producer, writer, and director with over 24 years of film industry experience. He has directed over 110 music videos aired on MTV (USA & Europe), BET, and cable and satellite channels worldwide. He has produced and directed seven documentaries, including A 20-Year Journey featuring the Grammy-winning band Inner Circle and the award-winning documentary The Pan Am Story, which aired on PBS. Further, Salini produced, wrote, and directed the romantic comedy Gringo Wedding, a feature film released theatrically and distributed internationally. 

He has taught photography film/video production in England and Austria and teaches Film Appreciation and Film History at Broward College. 

Friday Movie Matinee Discussion (Online) - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University

Diversity Student Council Presents: Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Friday 09/29/23, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

In-person event

Location: Library Quad

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with food, music, dances, and Mariachis!

Sponsored by the Diversity Student Council (DSC).

Disability-related accommodations are available upon request. Please get in touch with disabilityservices@nova.edu.

Please contact dsc@nova.edu with any event-related questions.

Encanto: Everyday Magic- Dreams Into Nightmares: Monsters of Latin American and Caribbean Folklore

Wednesday 10/04/23, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

In-person event

Explore the impact of legendary cryptids from Latin American and Caribbean cultures with Dr. Andrea Shaw Nevins (NSU) and Dr. Barbara Ganson (FAU). 

Register Online

Dreams Into Nightmares: Monsters of Latin American and Caribbean Folklore - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University 

Cotilla Gallery, Alvin Sherman Library

Speaker's Series: "The 5 Mistakes every International Dentist Makes and How to Avoid them"

Wednesday 10/04/23, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

In-person and online event

This speaker series event scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month is sponsored by the Hispanic Dental Association Florida Chapter, Hispanic Student Dental Association, and College of Dental Medicine, BEDI.

All NSU students, faculty, and staff are welcome.

Speaker: Dr. Gabriela Lagreca   

Room 2104 Finkelstein

Zoom ID 91980396047 Passcode: 212811

Sharkey’s Storytime - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Wednesday 10/04/23, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

In-person event

Enjoy books, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills—recommended for children ages 3 - 5 years with their caregivers. Class size is limited, and pre-registration is strongly encouraged. 

Register Online

Sharkey’s Storytime - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! (In-Person) - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University

Salsa Night Fiesta: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

Thursday 10/05/23, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

In-person event

Join us for a sizzling and rhythmic evening as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a dazzling Salsa Night! Get ready to immerse yourself in Latin America's vibrant culture, electrifying beats, and captivating dance moves with professionally instructed salsa classes with step-by-step instructions and music. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to have a great time, this event is for YOU!

Location: Multipurpose room NSU Rec Plex

This event is sponsored by the Hispanic Dental Association Florida Chapter, Hispanic Student Dental Association, and College of Dental Medicine, BEDI.

Loteria Game: Hispanic Psychological Student Organization

Friday 10/06/23, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

In-person event

Join us in a game of Loteria.

Learn more about our organization in our general meeting.

Food will be provided.

The winner takes home a prize.

Location: Room 2061, The Maxwell Maltz Building

This event is sponsored by the Hispanic Psychological Student Organization (HPSO). 

Hispanic Heritage Month Family Concert: Paco Moreno + Friends - Explore Andean Music with the Band, Wayna!

Tuesday 10/10/23, 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

In-person event

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the library! Experience the haunting sounds of the Andes mountains with Paco Moreno and Wayna. Enjoy special appearances by Paco’s studio of youth singers.  

Wayna recreates traditional and contemporary melodies from the highlands of Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia using a wide variety of Andean traditional panpipes, flutes, guitars, and percussion instruments. Moreno is an instrument maker, musician, storyteller, and Spanish teacher from Ecuador. Recommended for ages 4+  

This program is made possible with the generous support of the Erwin and Barbara Mautner Charitable Foundation.  

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Register Online

Hispanic Heritage Month Family Concert: Paco Moreno + Friends - Explore Andean Music with the Band, Wayna! (In-Person) - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University

Spanish Tile & Azulejo (الزليج) Workshop

Tuesday 10/10/23, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

In-person event

Join Kolos Schumy, NSU Art and Design Assistant Professor, for a hands-on art workshop to design geometrical patterns based on Spanish tile designs using Adobe Illustrator, which will be later printed or shared online.   

Register Online

Spanish Tile & Azulejo (الزليج) Workshop - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University

Speaker's Series: "Cultural-Clinical Competence: The best way to communicate with your Hispanic patient"

Wednesday 10/11/23, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

In-person and online event

This speaker series event scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month is sponsored by the Hispanic Dental Association Florida Chapter, Hispanic Student Dental Association, and College of Dental Medicine, BEDI.

All NSU students, faculty, and staff are welcome.

Speaker: Dr. Katherine Velasco

Room 2104 Finkelstein

Zoom ID 91980396047 Passcode: 212811

Encanto: Everyday Magic- Day of the Dead Celebration

Wednesday 10/11/23, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

In-person event

Featuring musical and dance performances from the Aneyal Mexican Cultural Organization. 

Register online.

Day of the Dead Celebration - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University

Unidos en la Diversidad: Hispanic Heritage Month Grand Celebration!

Friday 10/13/23, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

In-person event

Join us for an extraordinary evening as we wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month with a spectacular Grand Celebration that embodies unity, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Come together with our vibrant NSU community to celebrate the rich tapestry of Hispanic cultures through a feast of flavors, enchanting music, and a powerful sense of belonging.

Location: Bar Rita 1401 S Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

This event is sponsored by the Hispanic Dental Association Florida Chapter, Hispanic Student Dental Association, and College of Dental Medicine, BEDI.

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