2012 Hispanic Heritage Month Events at NSU
Sunday, September 9
Cine Argentino: The Mural (US Premiere), 2:00 - 3:30 pm
The Alvin Sherman Library sponsors this Argentine Film Festival and kicks off with "The Mural." Argentine actress and journalist Adriana Bianco will introduce and provide commentary. This film is subtitled in English. Location: Carl DeSantis Building, Knight Auditorium. Call 954-262-5477 for more information.
Saturday, September 15
Circle of Friends Presents: Core Ensemble's Tres Vidas, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
A chamber music theatre work with actress and trio (cello, piano and percussion) based on the lives of three legendary Latin American women: Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, Salvadoran peasant activist Rufina Amaya and Argentinean poet Alfonsina Storni. Show your Alvin Sherman Library card for complimentary admission. Location: Don Taft University Center, Visual & Performing Arts Theatre. Call 954-262-5477 for more information.
Sunday, September 16
Cine Argentino: Tribute to Carlos Fuentes, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
The Alvin Sherman Library continues the Argentine Film Festival with "Tribute to Carlos Fuentes." Argentine actress and journalist Adriana Bianco will introduce and provide commentary. This film does not have subtitles. Location: Carl DeSantis Building, Knight Auditorium. Call 954-262-5477 for more information.
Thursday, September 20
Fischler School Hispanic Heritage Opening Celebration, 10:30 - 11:45 am
The Abraham S. Fischler School of Education will kick off its Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with a traditional opening flag ceremony, short vignettes of families adapting to a new language and culture and more. Scenes will highlight history, education and growing up bilingual in the US. Free and open to the public. Location: Abraham S. Fischler School of Education, 1750 NE 167 Street, North Miami Beach. For more information, please contact Delores Smiley at 954-262-8443 or smiley@nova.edu.
Sunday, September 23
Cine Argentino: Tribute to Manuel Puig, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
The Alvin Sherman Library continues the Argentine Film Festival with Argentine actress and journalist Adriana Bianco introducing "Tribute to Manuel Puig," and providing commentary. This film does not have subtitles. Location: Carl DeSantis Building, Knight Auditorium. Call 954-262-5477 for more information.
Tuesday, September 25
Hablamos Ahora! Open Dialogue with NSU's Latino/Hispanic constituency and friends, 12 - 1:30 pm
Spanish speaking Sharks talk about their specific heritages, educating those present about the different Spanish speaking cultures. Join us in this educational experience in Español.
Sponsored by the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Location: President's Dining room, Horvitz Administration Building. For more information, contact Debra Nixon, Ph.D., 954 262 3008 or nixond@nova.edu.
Wednesday, September 26
Sharkey's Storytime: Fiesta Fun! 10:30 - 11:30 am
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories and songs in English and Spanish. For children, ages 3-5 years old with caregiver. Location: Alvin Sherman Library, 1st Floor Program Room #1017. Call 954-262-5477 for more information.
Thursday, September 27
Teens: Papel Picado, 6:00-7:00 pm
The Alvin Sherman Library will host teens, ages 13-18, for this fun cultural event.
Create traditional folk art by cutting intricate designs into colorful paper. Location: Alvin Sherman Library, 1st Floor Program Room #1017. Call 954-262-5477 for more information.
Friday, September 28
Hispanics in the U.S: Who, What, When, Where, and Why? Noon - 1:00 pm
The number of individuals of Latino background in the United States has increased significantly in the past several decades. There are a number of historical, political, and socio-economic forces that are related to this phenomenon. This presentation, facilitated by Amarilis Acevedo, Ph.D., from NSU's Center for Psychological Studies, will explore these factors and the implications of these demographic changes in the provision of psychological services to this important segment of our population. Location: Carl DeSantis Building, room 1048/1049.
Saturday, September 29
Make-N-Take Crafts, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Come out and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Alvin Sherman Library and make fun crafts to take home! Location: Alvin Sherman Library, 1st Floor Program Room #1017.
Call 954-262-5477 for more information.
Sunday, September 30
Cine Argentino: The Last Bandoneon, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
The Alvin Sherman Library concludes Cine Argentino with "The Last Bandoneon." Argentine actress and journalist Adriana Bianco will introduce and provide commentary. This film is subtitled in English. Location: Carl DeSantis Building, Knight Auditorium. Call 954-262-5477 for more information.
Tuesday, October 9
¡Todos a cantar! Spanish sing-a-long, 10:30-11:30 am
Come to a fun sing-a-long celebrating the wonderful songs of Latin America! Children ages birth to 5 and their parents and/or caregivers are invited to come to the Whole Foods Market to join Miss Erin from The Parenting Place at the Mailman Segal Center for Human Development. Location: Whole Foods Market, 7720 Peters Road, Plantation. Call 954-262-7127 for more information.
Wednesday, October 10
Hablamos Haora! Open Dialogue with NSU's Latino/Hispanic constituency and friends, 12 - 1:30 pm
Spanish speaking Sharks talk about their specific heritages, educating those present about the different Spanish speaking cultures. Join us in this educational experience in Español.
Sponsored by the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Location: President's Dining room, Horvitz Administration Building. For more information, contact Debra Nixon, Ph.D., 954 262 3008 or nixond@nova.edu.
Hispanic Historical Presence in Building America's Future, 2-3:00 pm
Hispanic family of students, faculty and staff at the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education tell their stories and contributions to our society. Attendees will be asked to fill out a quiz at each table on information gathered from this exchange. Prizes will be awarded. Location: Fischler School, 1750 NE 167 Street, North Miami Beach. For more information, please contact Delores Smiley at 954-262-8443 or smiley@nova.edu.
Friday, October 12
Annual Hispanic Heritage Dance Salsa Night, 8:00-11:00 pm
The Hispanic Law Students Association (HLSA) will be hosting their Annual Hispanic Heritage Dance Salsa Night event. HLSA, joined by the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) invite students, faculty, advisors, and staff to celebrate Hispanic culture and experience Spanish dance and food. Salsa instructors will give lessons during the dance to attendees. Location: University Flight Deck. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Jimenez at jimeneze@nsu.law.nova.edu or Yelina Angulo at anguloy@nsu.law.nova.edu.
Saturday, October 13
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration & Concert for Children, 2-3:30 pm
The Alvin Sherman Library sponsors this musical event in the Alvin Sherman Library, 2nd Floor Gallery. Paco Moreno & Friends perform authentic music and dances from Spanish-speaking countries throughout the world. Special guest reader is Miss Mundo Latino, Ximena Raquel Alverez. Event is for all ages. Call 954-262-5477 for more information.
"Los Valientes" Celebrating the Lives & Times of Three Towering Figures from Latin American Culture & History, 7:00 pm reception (by invitation only) 8:00 pm performance
The NSU College of Pharmacy will host this cocktail hour and theater production to celebrate the artistic and political passions of Diego Rivera, the unwavering commitment to human rights of Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero and the pursuit of social justice by Mexican American desperado Joaquin Murrieta a.k.a. Zorro. Location: Alvin Sherman Library. For more information, please contact Mislady Vélez at mislady@nova.edu.
Tuesday, October 23
"A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage through the Spanish Language and its use and contact with English in the United States," 6:00-7:30 pm
Farquhar College of Arts & Sciences will host this presentation with guest speaker: Andrew Lynch, Ph.D., associate professor of Spanish at University of Miami. Location: Alvin Sherman Library | Second Floor Gallery. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Yvette Fuentes at (954) 262-7681 or yf60@nova.edu.
Hispanic Heritage Month events held at regional NSU Student Educational Centers
NSU - Miami
Monday, October 1
NSU-Miami SEC will host a Hispanic theme luncheon and Trivia contest. Winners of the contest will receive NSU prizes.
NSU - Fort Myers
September 17 - October 15
NSU-Fort Myers will host a weekly Zumba and Latin Dance session each Thursday from September 20. For more information, contact Sholondo Campbell, safortmyers@nova.edu, (239) 274-6981.
September 17 - October 15
NSU-Fort Myers will mount a month-long poster board exhibit featuring Hispanics of historical significance. For more information, contact Sholondo Campbell, safortmyers@nova.edu, (239) 274-6981.
September 17 - October 15
NSU-Fort Myers will be running a weekly Hispanic Trivia Contest on FaceBook. Prizes of NSU gear will be awarded to students with the correct answers. For more information contact Sholondo Campbell, safortmyers@nova.edu, (239) 274-6981.
Wednesday, October 10
NSU-Fort Myers in association with the Student Government Association and local student clubs and organizations will host a Hispanic-themed Cultural Potluck. The menu will feature food from the Caribbean and South America. Proceeds from the sale of the food will benefit breast cancer research. For more information, contact Sholondo Campbell, safortmyers@nova.edu, (239) 274-6981.
NSU - Jacksonville
October 1 - 6
Hispanic Heritage Culture and Cuisine Celebration, 5:00-6:15 pm
NSU-Jacksonville will host a Hispanic Heritage Culture and Cuisine Celebration, from October 1 - 6 at the Student Educational Center. Each evening, the Celebration will feature a different country's culture and cuisine in which staff and students will sample native Hispanic dishes and learn the history behind those dishes. The Celebration venue will be decorated with the featured county's flag, colors, and displays of supporting cultural and historical facts. Hispanic Heritage documentaries will be shown on TV monitors throughout the event and students will participate in Hispanic Heritage Quiz contests. Contact Cathy O'Brien at 0catheri@nova.edu or (904) 245-8927.
NSU - Tampa
September 15 - October 15
"How has your Hispanic Heritage Impacted you?"
NSU-Tampa will recognize and celebrate the students, staff and faculty of the Tampa community through a showcase titled, "How has your Hispanic Heritage Impacted you?" The posting boards throughout the building will show the photos, bios and brief stories from students, staff and faculty on how Hispanic Heritage has impacted as each of them individuals. These stories will also be shared via e-mailings and NSU Tampa Facebook page. For more information, contact Sheena Zawacki , satampa@nova.edu 813-574-5298.
Hispanic Trivia & Facts
NSU-Tampa will host Hispanic Trivia every Friday during Hispanic Heritage Month to boost awareness among staff, students and faculty. Prizes of NSU gear will be awarded to the winners.
NSU-Tampa will also mount Hispanic FACT boards throughout the building feature Hispanic leaders and notable moments in Hispanic history
NSU - Palm Beach
Tuesday, September 25
NSU-Palm Beach kicks off their Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on September 24 with a Hispanic Trivia Contest geared directly toward its online students. This contest which will be conducted electronically and will award prizes to the first persons who respond with the correct answers. Contact Corey Campbell at sawpb@nova.edu, (561) 805-2123.
Friday, September 28
NSU-Palm Beach continues their Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with Tribute to Hispanic Food Culture. On Friday, September 28 from 12: noon to 1:00p.m., the students, staff, and faculty at the Palm Beach Center will be treated to samples of food from various Hispanic cultures as they enjoy the sounds of lively Hispanic music. Contact Corey Campbell at sawpb@nova.edu, (561) 805-2123.
