LATINO/HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
‘One Community, One University, One Family’
Monday, September 12–Friday, September 16
SazónPHIOTA—A unique Multicultural Experience
The Distinguished Brothers of Phi Iota Alpha
Fraternity Inc. will be hosting students with
traditional Latin food served at a different dining
hall throughout the week. Thursday, September 15
Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff
11:15 a.m. (Parade) 11:30 a.m. (Opening Ceremony);
Join us for a parade on the Promenade, then
gather in the Schine Student Center Atrium to start
the celebration of Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month.
Learn about Syracuse University’s celebratory
month celebrations! Enjoy Latin dancing, Latin
cuisine, and much more! Free lunch.
Thursday, September 15
Balcón Criollo: Exhibit Opening, 6-8 p.m.
La Casita (109 Otisco St., Syracuse, NY)
Opening reception for the “Balcón Criollo” exhibit.
Live music and traditional tapas. For the fourth
consecutive year, La Casita presents a gallerywide
installation of personal memorabilia, photographs,
letters, relics, merits, diaries, art pieces, and family
keepsakes of special significance. This year’s
theme, “FAMILIA,” will focus on narratives about the
history of our families and communities. The show
will include La Casita’s collection of memorabilia
related to Latino baseball. Special Guests: MLB
stars CARLOS BAERGA and CANDY MALDONADO.
Sponsored by La Casita (315.443.2151)
Friday, September 16
Panel Discussion followed by luncheon: Latinos
in Baseball, From the Barrios to the Big Leagues
Open to the public, 10 a.m.
La Casita Cultural Center, (109 Otisco St.,
Syracuse NY)
Special Guests: MLB stars CARLOS BAERGA and
CANDY MALDONADO. Panelists will include Adrian
Burgos from University of Illinois, Myrna García
Calderón from Syracuse University, Mireya Loza
and Maria del Carmen Cossu from Smithsonian
Institution-Latino Initiatives. Sponsored by La
Casita (315.443.2151)
Friday, September 16–Sunday, September 18
José Miguel Hernandez Hurtado in From Cuba
to ’Cuse Community Folk Art Center
(805 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210)
José Miguel Hernández Hurtado will present
his one-man autobiographical production From
Cuba to ’Cuse in the Community Folk Art Center’s
Community Black Box Theater. His story tells of
his immigration to the United States from Cuba
and the culture clashes he encountered when
he arrived. Sponsored by the Community Folk Art
Center (315.442.2230)
Friday, September 16
WOE: Globalized Sadness,
Exhibit Opening 6-8 p.m.
Point of Contact Gallery, The Warehouse Building
(350 W. Fayette St., Ground Floor)
Argentine artist Juan Cavallero explores the
borderless nature of human desperation and
poverty. Cavallero uses photography and video
to compel viewers and restore identity to the
invisible and forgotten. Since 1969, Cavallero has
staged exhibitions around the world as an artist,
graphic and industrial designer, and photographer.
Sponsored by Point of Contact (315.443.2169)
Monday, September 19
Diversity in the Workplace
Schine Student Center,
Panasci Lounge, 6-8 p.m.
An annual fall and spring
event that connects
students from historically
underrepresented groups
with employers seeking to enhance their workforce
through diversity. Sponsored by SU Career Services
(315.443.3616).
Wednesday, September 21
Latin Night Mixer
Schine Underground, 6-8 p.m.
The Latin Night Mixer is an annual event hosted
by La L.U.C.H.A.; its goal is to unite students with
marginalized identities by showcasing a diverse
cohort of leaders and organizations on Syracuse
University’s campus.
Saturday, September 24
Fiesta Latina, Featuring Mozart La Para
Schine Student Center, Goldstein Auditorium,
7-10:30 p.m.
Enjoy delicious Latino cuisine, live entertainment,
and a great performance by Mozart La Para! Cosponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs,
Kappa Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc.,
and the Office of Program Development. Tickets
are available at the Schine Box Office: SU students
with I.D., $5; others, $10.
Tuesday September 27
El Sueno Americano
Place (TBA)
An interactive discussion hosted by the Brothers of
Phi Iota Alpha on immigration in America. A place
where students can share stories about how they
came to America.
Thursday, September 29
Icons and Eye Poems, 6 p.m.
Point of Contact Gallery, The Warehouse Bldg.
350 W. Fayette St., Ground Floor
Poetry reading and video installation by Dominican
poet Edgar Paiewonsky-Conde. Sponsored by Point
of Contact (315.443.2169)
Thursday, October 6
Commemorative Speaker:
Sarina Morales ’08
Heroy Auditorium, 6 p.m.
Sarina Morales joined ESPN as
a contributor to SportsCenter
and ESPN across all platforms.
Morales brings her perspective
to stories and presents them in a unique style.
Sponsored by the Office of Program Development
and the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Friday, October 14–Sunday, October 16
La Liga’s La Joven Guardia del Teatro Latino
The Spanish Action League presents La Joven
Guardia Del Teatro Latino, a story adapted from
the writing of Cuban National poet José Martí.
Sponsored by the Community Folk Art Center
(315.442.2735).
Thursday, October 20
Journey Through Music of
the African Diaspora (JMAD)
Concert
This will be a great show
highlighting various genres of
music sung by talented people
in the Syracuse community. The
event is free and open to the
public. And, as always, donations are welcome!
Sponsored by the Community Folk Art Center
(315.442.2735).
For additional events, please go to
multicultural.syr.edu
#CuseLHHM
LATINO/HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IS CELEBRATED NATIONALLY FROM SEPTEMBER 15,
THROUGH OCTOBER 15. THIS IS SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY’S 11TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION, WITH
EVENTS SCHEDULED FROM SEPTEMBER 12 THROUGH OCTOBER 20, 2016
For more event details or questions, please visit multicultural.syr.edu or contact Marissa L. Willingham at 315.443.9676 or [email protected].