Hispanic Heritage Month Events
Cultural Chat: What it means being Hispanic in the United States
7 p.m.
Sept. 20
MAC Down Under - Adair Building
People may attend and learn about the rich Hispanic culture as it pertains to Truman and the Kirksville community. This meeting will also confront and disseminate the stereotypes of the Hispanic population. All are welcome to attend.
Movie Night Series: “Crash”
8 p.m.
Sept. 22
Violette Hall 1000
“Platanos and Collard Greens” production
7:30 p.m.
Sept. 29
Baldwin Auditorium
David Lamb’s “Platanos and Collard Greens” asks if love between a black man and a Latina woman can survive. This tale of romance between college students fuses the poetry of hip-hop with the intellect of W.E.B. Dubois to drop science about history and race. This fast-paced story is filled with wit, satire and touching emotion.
First Sunday Dinner: “Hispanic Heritage Festival”
5-7 p.m.
Oct. 2
Ryle Hall Main Lounge
R.S.V.P. is required. Call 785.4142 to reserve a plate (limited to the first 100 people).
Latin Dance Party
6-8 p.m.-Dance lessons
9-11 p.m.-Dance party
Oct. 8
Student Union Building Down Under
People may attend and learn salsa moves and afterwards, strut their newly learned moves at the biggest Latin dance party of the year. Refreshments will be provided.
7 p.m.
Sept. 20
MAC Down Under - Adair Building
People may attend and learn about the rich Hispanic culture as it pertains to Truman and the Kirksville community. This meeting will also confront and disseminate the stereotypes of the Hispanic population. All are welcome to attend.
Movie Night Series: “Crash”
8 p.m.
Sept. 22
Violette Hall 1000
“Platanos and Collard Greens” production
7:30 p.m.
Sept. 29
Baldwin Auditorium
David Lamb’s “Platanos and Collard Greens” asks if love between a black man and a Latina woman can survive. This tale of romance between college students fuses the poetry of hip-hop with the intellect of W.E.B. Dubois to drop science about history and race. This fast-paced story is filled with wit, satire and touching emotion.
First Sunday Dinner: “Hispanic Heritage Festival”
5-7 p.m.
Oct. 2
Ryle Hall Main Lounge
R.S.V.P. is required. Call 785.4142 to reserve a plate (limited to the first 100 people).
Latin Dance Party
6-8 p.m.-Dance lessons
9-11 p.m.-Dance party
Oct. 8
Student Union Building Down Under
People may attend and learn salsa moves and afterwards, strut their newly learned moves at the biggest Latin dance party of the year. Refreshments will be provided.
