Division of Student Affairs Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs
Hispanic Heritage Month 2011 The Latina Experience in Retrospect Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 8 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Month Closing Reception Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
145 Mack Student Center, North Campus
Plaza Rooms Middle and West, Mack Student Center, North Campus
A panel discussion on the lives of Latina women in Latin America, the Caribbean and abroad. Contact: Marleine Marcelin at mmarce3@pride.hofstra.edu Sponsored by Collegiate Women of Color
Join members of the Hofstra community as we formally recognize our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Listen to this year’s keynote address and enjoy a reception. Contact: Annick.Aska@hofstra.edu Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs
Hispanic Cuisine Recipe Contest Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mack Student Center Café, North Campus Send us your favorite recipe for a Hispanic home-cooked meal to be featured at the Green Banana station in the Mack Student Center Café. One student recipe will be chosen and created by our chefs. Email your recipe to laura.musa@hofstra.edu by October 1, 2011, to enter. Contact: Laura.Musa@hofstra.edu Sponsored by Lackmann Culinary Services, Inc.
Gay in Latin America Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 8-10 p.m. Plaza Room East, Mack Student Center, North Campus Join HOLA and The Pride Network for a short film followed by a Q&A session about being LGBTQ and Latino/a. Contact: Gabriel Vazquez at gabrievazquez8@aol.com Sponsored by Hofstra Organization of Latin Americas (HOLA) and The Pride Network
Latino 101: Crash Course in How to Be Latino Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 11:30 a.m. 145 Mack Student Center, North Campus Learn what it means to be Latino and understand the common stereotypes and misconceptions that go along with it. Contact: Arianna Valdez at avalde1@pride.hofstra.edu Sponsored by Hofstra Organization of Latin Americans (HOLA)
Dominoes Night Breast Cancer Fundraiser Thursday, October 6, 2011, 8-11 p.m. Plaza Room East, Mack Student Center, North Campus Help support HOLA in raising money for breast cancer by joining our annual dominoes tournament. Contact: Gabriel Vazquez at gabrievazquez8@aol.com Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs and Hofstra Organization of Latin Americas (HOLA)
Diversity, Dialogue, and Desserts series presents “Latino or Hispanic … What’s the Difference?” Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 2-3 p.m. 141 Mack Student Center, North Campus Join HOLA for an enlightening discussion as they share a new perspective on the difference between being Hispanic and Latino. Contact: Carla Proietti at Carla.G.Proietti@hofstra.edu Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs and Hofstra Organization of Latin Americas (HOLA)
Staying Connected: Networking Event & BHAA Mentoring Program Launch Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 8-10:45 p.m. Plaza Room West, Mack Student Center, North Campus Take some time out of your busy fall schedules to meet alumni from the Black/Hispanic Alumni Association (BHAA). Connect, network and join BHAA’s new mentoring program. Learn more about BHAA, NAACP and HOLA. Contact: Takita Mason at bhaapres@gmail.com Sponsored by Black/Hispanic Alumni Association, NAACP and HOLA
Dominican Republic and Haiti Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 9 p.m. 145 Mack Student Center, North Campus Discuss the history of the Dominican Republic and Haiti by examining the social, economic and political factors that play a major role in the lives of those living in both countries. Contact: Marleine Marcelin at mmarce3@pride.hofstra.edu Sponsored by Collegiate Women of Color
Latino Media Conference II: Innovative Communication Within and Across Communities Saturday, October 15, 2011, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Dempster Hall, South Campus Award-winning journalist Juan Gonzalez will discuss the challenges facing the local Latino media on Long Island and strategize ways to build integrated relationships by taking a look at the economic sustainability of local media. Contact: Professor Mario A. Murillo at Mario.A.Murillo@hofstra.edu Sponsored by the School of Communication, Hofstra Cultural Center, Latin and Caribbean Studies Program, Center for Civic Engagement and the National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University® Hofstra University is an EO/AA/ADA educator and employer.
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Plunkett Research Presentation Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Main Floor, Axinn Library, South Campus Jack W. Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research LTD, offers a presentation to all students interested in gaining insight and understanding about how the world is changing. Plunkett Research continuously monitors and analyzes the most important trends shaping the future of business and industry in the United States and abroad. Contact: Chaundra Daniels at Chaundra.Daniels@hofstra.edu Sponsored by The Career Center
Professional Etiquette Dinner Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 6-9 p.m. Hofstra University Club, David S. Mack Hall, North Campus Join us for a unique dining event with a three-course dinner and an interactive seminar facilitated by a certified protocol officer and business etiquette expert. Students will learn how to conduct themselves on interviews and meetings in a dining atmosphere, and learn proper networking etiquette. RSVP with $10 payment to The Career Center. Contact: Chaundra Daniels at Chaundra.Daniels@hofstra.edu Sponsored by The Career Center
A Taste of Puerto Rico – Sofrito Puerto Rican Cuisine Friday, October 21, 2011, 4 p.m. 400 East 57th Street, New York, NY, 10022 Experience Puerto Rico in the heart of New York City with the taste of authentic cuisine, delightful decorations, and exciting music. Contact: Carla Proietti at Carla.G.Proietti@hofstra.edu Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs, Office of Student Leadership and Activities and Zarb Black & Hispanic M.B.A./M.S. Association
Stories and Songs From Around the World With April Armstrong Saturday, October 22, 2011, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus Enjoy a multicultural performance of stories and songs with storyteller Amy Armstrong that will delight and inspire audiences of all ages. Contact: Hofstra University Museum at 516-463-5672 Sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union and Hofstra University Museum
Careers in International Affairs Monday, October 24, 2011, 6 p.m. The Career Center, M. Robert Lowe Hall, South Campus Learn how to think outside the box with job interests and searches. Enhance internship and employment opportunities to include industries such as NGO and government sectors. Contact: Chaundra Daniels at Chaundra.Daniels@hofstra.edu Sponsored by The Career Center
Hispanic Heritage Month Program Sponsors Division of Student Affairs Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs Bethpage Federal Credit Union Black/Hispanic Alumni Association Center for Civic Engagement Collegiate Women of Color Hofstra Cultural Center Hofstra Organization of Latin Americans (HOLA) Hofstra University Museum Hofstra University School of Communication Lackmann Culinary Services, Inc Latin and Caribbean Studies Program NAACP, Hofstra Chapter National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University® Office of Student Leadership and Activities The Career Center The Pride Network Zarb Black & Hispanic M.B.A./M.S. Association