Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month
September 15 - October 15
Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latinx Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries and Spain. During this month El Centro and our partners, share history, heritage, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latinx Americans of past and present.
If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact Veronica Montes at vmontes@vt.edu.
HISPANIC/LATINX HERITAGE MONTH
SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 15, 2022
COMIDA Y COMUNIDAD
Wednesday Sept. 7th @ at 12 PM
Wednesday October 5th @ 12 PM
Location: El Centro
CIMAFUNK - IN CONVERSATION WITH STUDENTS
Wednesday, September 7th @ at 2:30 PM
Location: El Centro
Open Flyer
CIMAFUNK - LIVE ON MOSS ARTS CENTER LAWN (FREE!)
Wednesday, September 7th @ at 6:30 PM
Location: Moss Arts Center Lawn
SPANISH FILM SERIES - El CENTRO (LOG-IN TO WATCH VIRTUALLY)
Tuesday, September 13th to Tuesday, October 18th
- September 12th - 19th - CARTAS MOJADAS (SPAIN)
- September 19th - 26th - NADIE NOS MIRA (ARGENTINA)
- September 26th - October 3rd - IN THE HEIGHTS (USA)
- October 3rd - 10th - PIROTECNIA (COLUMBIA)
- October 10th - 17th - EL PERRO QUE NO CALLA (ARGENTINA)
Location: Virtual
LA GRAN BIENVENIDA
Friday, September 16th, 3:30 - 6:00pm
Location: SOAR House
ACE: CHINESE RESTAURANTS IN PERU - DOCUMENTARY
Snacks available!
Tuesday, September 20th @ at 6:00 PM
Location: El Centro
Open Flyer
CONNECTING WITH COOK COUNSELING
Join us at El Centro for a presentation and discussion about mental health in the Latinx-Hispanic community and the services Cook Counseling offers. Pizza!
Wednesday, September 21st @ at 5:00 PM
Location: El Centro
Open Flyer
A CONVERSATION WITH DR. FELIX WANG: EXPLORING LATINX & APIDA IDENTITIES THROUGH RACE, ETHNICITIES, AND CULTURES
Félix Wang, Ph.D. (he/él/他) Assistant Dean, Honors College Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies James Madison University.
Monday, September 26th @ at 5:30 PM
Location: El Centro and Virtual
Open Flyer
EL CENTRO LATINX SUPPORT GROUP TALK
Join Cook Counseling at El Centro to have a discussion about experiences related to identity, cultural values, family, and relationships. Pizza!
Tuesday, September 27th @ at 6:00 PM
Location: El Centro
CAPITAL ONE @ EL CENTRO
Wednesday, September 28th @ at 5:30 PM
Location: El Centro
Open Flyer
COMMUNITY GATHERING; CELEBRATE HISPANIC AND LATINX HERITAGE MONTH
Thursday, September 29th @ at 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: FBRI HS&T Library. Room G111 - 4 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA 24016
Open Flyer
INDIGENOUS FRIENDSHIP GARDEN & EL CENTRO PRESENT CHEF KRYSIA L. VILLON (SHE/HER) OF CHIQUI'S KITCHEN AND KHALO'S EYES
Friday, September 30th @ time TBD
Location: Indigenous Friendship Garden at the Turf Grass Research Center
Open Flyer
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE NIGHT
Tuesday, October 4th @ at 5:30 PM
Location: El Centro
Open Flyer
COMIDA Y COMUNIDAD
Wednesday, October 5th @ at 12:00 PM
Location: El Centro
SPEAKER: ANDREA RESENDEZ PRESENTED BY EL CENTRO AND THE LGBTQ+ RESOURCE CENTER
Thursday, October 6th @ time TBD
Location: TBD
Open Flyer
MAKUYEIKA COLECTIVO TEATRAL, "ANDARES" AT MOSS ARTS CENTER
Wednesday, October 12th @ at 7:30 PM
AND
Thursday, October 13th @ at 7:30 PM
OSWALDO ZAVALA - AN INTELLECTUAL HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN "NARCO"
Thursday, October 13th @ at 5:00 PM
Location: Holden Hall 190 (auditorium)
Open Flyer
LASO GALA HISPANIC-LATINX HERITAGE MONTH
Friday, October 21th @ 7:00 PM
Location: Commonwealth Ballroom