Welcome to a new year, familia! We are excited for another year of community-building, networking, learning, and growing with our gente. This is the first of monthly newsletters we’ll be sending to share events and initiatives from Latines Empowered at DePaul (LEAD), as well as announcements, and events from other departments across the university.
Latines Empowered At DePaul (LEAD) is an affinity group committed to the advancement of Latines by providing a network of support and communication, creating mentorship opportunities and addressing current issues affecting the Latine community.
S O C I A L A N D E V E N T S C O - C H A I R
C e n t e r f o r L a t i n o R e s e a r c h
F L O R R E Z A - S O C I A L A N D E V E N T S C O - C H A I R L a t i n x C u l t u r a l C e n t e r
M A R I N A C O R O N A - S O C I A L M E D I A A N D
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S C H A I R
O f f i c e o f U n i v e r s i t y E v e n t s N E W ! A L E C A R R E R A - L O O P R E P R E S E N T A T I V E
C o l l e g e o f C o m p u t i n g a n d D i g i t a l M e d i a N E W !
C Y N T H I A D E L G A D I L L O -
L O O P R E P R E S E N T A T I V E T r a n s f e r A d m i s s i o n s N E W !
L I L I A N A F A R G O -
L O O P R E P R E S E N T A T I V E
D e p a r t m e n t o f E c o n o m i c s N E W !
M I C H A E L F L O R E S -
L O O P R E P R E S E N T A T I V E
S c h o o l o f C i n e m a t i c A r t s N E W !
A A R Ó N S I E B E R T - I L E R A -
L O O P R E P R E S E N T A T I V E
C o l l e g e o f L a w N E W !
N A T A L I E C O V E L L O -
M E M B E R - A T - L A R G E
O f f i c e o f R i s k M a n a g e m e n t N E W !
J O S É P E R A L E S - M E M B E R - A T - L A R G E
O f f i c e o f I n s t i t u t i o n a l D i v e r s i t y & E q u i t y
Marcela Reales Visbal, our Social and Events Co-Chair, and her partner Alan welcomed Emiliana Cecilia Mera Reales in April!
Emi was born on April 4th, weighed a whooping 5lbs 6oz and measured 18 inches. Welcome, Emi!
Cristina Rodríguez, Website & Social Media Administrator for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and her partner welcomed Héctor Félix Alemán-Rodríguez in June!
Felitos was born on June 2nd. He weighed in at 10lbs 2oz (!!!) and measured 20.08in. Welcome, Felitos!
Flor Reza, our Social and Events Co-Chair, received the Innovation Award from the Division of Student Affairs!
This exhibition, curated by DePaul Professor Jacqueline Lazú, explores the Young Lords Organization's trajectory in the Lincoln Park neighborhood amidst gentrification and urban renewal, which displaced the vibrant Puerto Rican community of the 1950s and 1960s.
Art Exhibition Opening Reception DePaul Art Museum, 6 - 8 p.m.
Join us for a brown bag event where you will have an opportunity to connect with friends and colleagues. Paletas will be provided for staff and faculty who RSVP.
DePaul Center Terrace, 1 - 1:30 p.m.
Hosted by the Center for Latino Research, the Department of Latin American and Latino Studies, the Latinx Cultural Center, and Latines Empowered at DePaul.
Latinx Cultural Center - Lincoln Park Campus 1 - 4 p.m.
September 08
Feast of Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobre (Cuba)
September 15
Five Central-American countries celebrate their independence:
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
September 16
Mexico celebrates their independence
September 18
Chile celebrates their independence
September 21
Belize celebrates their independence
September 23
Grito de Lares (Puerto Rico)
September 15 - October 15
National Hispanic Heritage Month (US)
