Calender of Events
The Latino Student's Guide to College Success encourages students to make meeting new friends, releasing stress and tension, and gaining a connection to the university a priority. In addition, the author of the book, believes that socialization creates a unique opportunity for Latino cultural enrichment, support and a sense of family.31 There are many opportunities to create your "home away from home"at the University of Michigan. First, the Latino Welcome Initiative starts the year of right by welcoming first year Latino students. While, La Celebracion Latina ends the year by honoring those Latino students who are graduating. Throughout the year, there are many more events that take place on campus. Below you will find a list of events that have taken place or will take place in 2005. Most of these events are held annually so you can be a part of the fun every year!32
September
August 29-September 1
ALMA's welcome week program for incoming Latino students is filled with many activities to ease the transition to college. Entering freshman must apply to be part of this program.
September 10 (First Friday of Classes)
A Latino welcome barbeque is held.
September 15- October 15
Several Latino organizations on campus have special events and programs in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The events vary from year to year so be on the lookout!
September 17
Bienvenidos Dance
September 19
The Festival Latino is an annual event that displays Latino art, music, food, games, and much more.
September 23
The Ernie G. comedy show
September 26
A Latino dinner and dance
October
October 12
Dia de la Raza is an annual event that celebrates indigenous people. It is hosted by La Voz Latina and the Native American Student Association.
October 22 & 23
The organization La Voz Latina hosts high school visits.
October 28
The annual Salute to Latinas hosted by Delta Tau Lambda honors the accomplishments and strengths of Latinas. It also recognizes Latinas who have made a difference on the University of Michigan campus.
December
December 2
A 'Meet and Greet' entitled "Marcos Cueto & History in Latin America."
December 9
Latin Orchestra Concert
January
The MLK symposium is held during the month of January to honor the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s great contribution to the fight for justice and peace. Each year many Latino-based organizations have programs and events as a part of the MLK symposium. The theme for the 2005 symposium is "...but we have not learned The Simple Art of Living Together..." and the keynote speaker is Henry Cisneros, an influential Latino American.
January 13
The author Michele Serros will visit the campus from 7-9 pm.
February
"The Vagina Monologues" is held around Valentine's Day to benefit the V-day college campaign which is a non-profit organization that raises money to stop violence against women. Latinas are featured in the monologues
March
March 15 until April 15
Latino Unity Month, a month that is unique to the University of Michigan, celebrates the unity of the Latino Community on campus.
March 23
The Latino Culture Show is at 7pm in the Power Center for the Performing Arts. The Latino Culture Show is an annual event that celebrates the Latino culture and community. This year's theme is Su Pais:Our Cities, Your Country:Nuestra Ciudades.
April
April 3
A Latina play will be performed. It is hosted by the multicultural sorority, Zeta Sigma Chi. More details are to be announced.
April 8
The Latino Gala is an annual event where Latino groups and organizations come together to acknowledge and give awards to one another.
April 29
The annual Celebracion Latina will be held at 8pm at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. This program recognizes Latino students graduating from the University of Michigan. This event is held every year around spring commencement weekend.