Theme: Latin Influence in the United States

All Events Are Free And Open To The Public Unless Otherwise Noted

Saturday, September 10
9th Annual Welcome Picnic
2:00 pm @ Bucky s Haven, next to Campus Boat Docks
Sponsored by Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity & Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority
All are invited to attend this outdoor picnic to welcome everyone back to campus. There will be free food, fun and entertainment. Following the picnic we will go to McAndrew Stadium for a Saluki football game.

Thursday, September 15
Latino Greek 101
7:00 pm @ Student Center, Old Main Lounge
Sponsored by Delta Phi Mu and Latino Heritage Month Committee
What is it like being Latino and Greek at SIUC? Look at being split between different identities and not fitting into the traditional Black & White separation of Greek life. Visit the bowling center to socialize afterwards (U-Card Educational Program)

Friday, September 16
Festival Latino
12:00 - 4:00 pm @ Free Forum
Sponsored by Hispanic Student Council
Come see, enjoy and experience a taste of Latino culture at the annual Festival Latino. There will be free food, cultural performances, lots of music and plenty of fun.
(U-Card Cultural Activities)

Friday, September 16
Poetry Night
7:00 pm @ Café Mélange, 607 South Illinois Ave.
Sponsored by Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority
You are cordially invited to attend the 5 th annual poetry night sponsored by Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority. If music is food for the soul then poetry is the dessert. Come top off your day with this special treat.
(U-Card Cultural Activities)

Tuesday, September 20
LHM Keynote Speaker: Daniel Fitzgerald
7:00 pm @ Student Center, Ballroom C
Sponsored by Latino Heritage Month Committee
This month s theme of Latin Influences in the U.S. begins with a presentation by a distinguished SIUC Latino alumni sharing the influences in his life that have led him to have a position of influence of his own.  He will share his life story, life as a gift , and how being Latino in the U.S. presents challenges and barriers we have to cross utilizing our own inner power.  His is a story of perseverance and success, of being helped and helping others. 
 (U-Card Lecture Series)

Wednesday, September 21, 28 & October 5
Build a Piñata
6:00 pm @ Student Center, Craft Shop
Sponsored by Student Center Craft Shop
Participants will build their own personal piñata from start to finish. This is great for parties. Design, build, decorate and add your own prizes to the inside. Cost $10 for building materials per piñata. Groups or families can work on one or more piñatas. Contact the Student Center Craft Shop at 453-3636.

Friday, September 23
Noche de Gala
7:00 pm @ Student Center, Ballroom D
Sponsored by Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity and SPACE
This is an exciting night of salsa dancing and live music that is open to all.  With over 400 in attendance last year and more expected this year, come join the fun. Free salsa dance lessons will be provided.

Thursday, September 29
La Raza Social
7:00 pm @ Student Recreation Center, Alumni Lounge 
Sponsored by Latino Heritage Month Committee
Come match faces to names, renew acquaintances, and make some new friends at this gathering of SIUC Latinos and allies. Knowing where to turn, who you can talk with, and how to navigate the system, just got easier.

Saturday, October 1
Town Meeting on Dual Language Education
3:00 pm (Forum/Meeting) & 5 pm (Reception) @ Lawson Hall, Room 161
Sponsored by Latino Heritage Month Committee, Southern Illinois Dual Language Coalition, Bilingual Education Training for All Teachers Program Dept. of Linguistics, and the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
Brief overview of what dual language education is and public meeting about how it can best be implemented in southern Illinois. Refreshments afterwards.
(U-Card Educational Program)

Thursday, October 6
Alex Alaya's Art Unveil
5:00 pm @ Global Media Center, 803 S. Oakland
SIUC student Alex Ayala created a masterful painting in honor of Latino Heritage Month that will be on permanant display at the Global Media Center. All are invited to the unveiling ceremony and reception.

Sunday, October 9
Friends & Neighbors
1:30 pm @ St. Francis Xavier Church, 303 Poplar Street.
Sponsored by Hispanic Student Council and Latino Heritage Month Committee
Join us in a community gathering for brunch, conversation and friendship. All are invited to break bread together and enjoy a delicious and authentic Latino meal at this community building and bonding opportunity.

Tuesday, October 11
Latina Sex Project
7:00 pm @ Student Center, Old Main Lounge
Sponsored by Delta Phi Mu and Latino Heritage Month Committee
Research and testimonials on sex and the modern Latina
(U-Card Educational Program)

Thursday, October 13
Closing Ceremony
7:00 pm @ Newman Center, 715 S. Washington
Sponsored by Hispanic Student Council and Latino Heritage Month Committee
Join us for an exciting Closing Ceremony to officially end the 2005 Latino Heritage Month. There will be live entertainment, delicious food and hot music. Admission is free and open to all.

Latino Heritage Month Exhibitions
Student Center, Display Case

Latino Heritage Month Sponsors
Hispanic Student Council, Delta Phi Mu Sorority, Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity, Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority, SPACE, Latino Heritage Month Committee, Student Development-Multicultural Programs and Services

For additional information
Contact Student Development at (618) 453-5714 or visit us on-line at www.siuc.edu/~studdev