Campuses of The City University of New York are recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month with a varied collection of programs, exhibitions and events that celebrate the cultural, literary, artistic and intellectual contributions made by Hispanics and Latinos throughout the country.
Events include an afternoon of poetry, storytelling and performance at the Lehman College Studio Theater on Oct. 10; a lecture by Harvard University professor Roberto Gonzales on the uncertain future of those living in the U.S. under DACA, on Oct. 7 at Brooklyn College; and a creative writing workshop with award-winning Latinx author Mark Oshiro on Oct. 10 at LaGuardia Community College.
“National Hispanic Heritage Month allows us to express our appreciation for customs, traditions, histories and cultures that have greatly enriched the communities of our University,” said Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez. “CUNY embraces this commemoration in the same way that we embrace diversity and inclusion on all of our campuses, each and every day of the year.”
The celebration originated in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Johnson and was enacted into law and expanded to 30 days by President Reagan in 1988. It is a celebration of the customs and achievements of individuals who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation runs through Oct. 15.
Here is more information about these and other activities scheduled on CUNY campuses during Hispanic Heritage Month:
The New York Latin American Art Triennial
Sept. 19 – Nov. 5.
The Queens Art Center, the Rosenthal Library Clock Tower
The Queens College Art Center kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with the New York Latin American Art Triennial. The program includes seven art exhibitions throughout the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens with the theme of “Progressive Transition.” The exhibit features local artists as well as from the Caribbean, Central America and South America.
The Americas Poetry Festival of New York
Oct. 2-4; 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
The Cunard Building, 25 Broadway, 7th floor
Now in its sixth year, the Americas Poetry Festival of New York features 34 poets from 19 countries over three days. Free and open to the public.
The New York Latin American Art Triennial
Oct. 2-Dec. 11
Longwood Art Gallery
New York Latin American Art Triennial comes to Hostos Community College. The program includes seven art exhibitions throughout the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens with the theme of “Progressive Transition.” The exhibit features local artists as well as from the Caribbean, Central America and South America.
Huracan Dance Company
Oct. 3; 12:30 p.m-1:45 p.m.
Lehman College Studio Theater
The Huracan Dance Company is made up of professional seasoned dancers who have taken part in dance projects throughout the world. Dancers from the troupe have performed across the U.S., Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. The performance is at the Lehman College Studio Theater, Speech and Theatre Building, 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West, Bronx.
Puerto Rico: The Importance of Engaging in Civil and Community Service
Oct. 3; 3 p.m-5 p.m.
Roscoe Brown Student Center
Bronx Community College students Jostin Almonte and Grissel Dejesus discuss their summer travels to Puerto Rico with the CUNY Service Corps, to help repair the island’s remaining damage from Hurricane Maria. Another volunteer, Nestor Melendez, director of student and campus life at Guttman Community College, moderates the discussion.
Lives Still in Limbo: UnDACAmented and Navigating Uncertain Futures
Oct. 7; 12:30 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
The Woody Tanger Auditorium, Brooklyn College Library
“Lives Still in Limbo: UnDACAmented and Navigating Uncertain Futures” is the title of the 2019 Charles R. Lawrence II Memorial Lecture by Professor Roberto Gonzales of Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education. Professor Gonzales is the director of the Immigration Initiative at Harvard.This event will take place in the Brooklyn College Library‘s Woody Tanger Auditorium.
“Bravado Magenta” by Bocafloja + Q & A
Oct. 7; 4 p.m.
Carman Hall, Room B08, Lehman College
“Bravado Magenta” is a film that explores the connection between colonization and patriarchy. Written and directed by multidisciplinary artist and scholar Bocafloja. The film will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker.
Comedy Night with Oscar Collazos
Oct.10; 5 p.m.
Faculty Staff Dining Room
The comedian entertains the John Jay College community with this trademark humor.
Creative Writing Workshop with Mark Oshiro
Oct. 10; 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
E-building, E-242, LaGuardia Community College
Join us for a creative writing workshop with award-winning young adult science fiction Latinx author Mark Oshiro. He will also discuss his new novel, Anger is a Gift, the story of a black, queer boy whose father is the victim of police violence. This event is part of LaGuardia Community College’s Latinx Authors’ Series.
Latina Woman’s Poetry + Workshops
Oct. 10; 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
Lehman College Studio Theater
Join poets Elisabet Velasquez, Jani Rose and Amber Paez for an afternoon of poetry, storytelling and performance.
Hostos Community College Honors Distinguished Latino Leaders and Student Scholars
Oct. 10; the event begins at 5:30 p.m.
A – Atrium (Between C & A Buildings)
The evening’s honorees include: the Hon. Connie Morales, judge of the Bronx Civil Court; Dr. Juan Tapia Mendoza, founder & president of Pediatrics 2000; Hope M. Field, senior manager, Coca Cola, Office of Latin Affairs; Cira Angeles, business entrepreneur and Hostos Foundation board member; Dr. Guillermo Linares, Governor’s Office and president of Higher Education Services Corporation; Zulema Wiscovitch, executive vice president & chief administrative officer of Associated Supermarket Group. Special guests include CUNY Trustee Mayra Linares Garcia; Assemblywoman Karines Reyes and Assemblyman Marcos Crespo.
Latinx Alliance Showcase Closing Event with Special Guest Alumnus Dr. Hector Velez
Oct. 15; 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
East Dining Room, Music Building
The Latinx Student Alliance will hold a celebratory closing event with performances and guest speakers, including Dr. Hector Velez, an alumnus of Lehman College, currently a visiting associate professor of Hispanic American Studies.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Oct. 15; 6–8 p.m.
East End Student Cafeteria Hall, John Jay College
To celebrate Indigenous People’s Day, this lecture and cultural event will focus on the intersections of being both Latinx and indigenous to the Americas. The event will feature discussions on indigenous justice and musical performances.
The Significance of the Border Wall in American History
Oct 17; 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
The Woody Tanger Auditorium, Brooklyn College Library
The Wolfe Institute for the Humanities at Brooklyn College presents a lecture by Yale historian Greg Grandin, a Brooklyn alumnus and the author of numerous books including The End of Myth, which was recently longlisted for a 2019 National Book Award for nonfiction; and Fordlandia: The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford’s Forgotten Jungle City. The event will be held at the College’s Woody Tanger Auditorium.
Becoming Woke: African-American and Latinx History of the United States
Oct 21; 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Roscoe Brown Student Center, Room 211
Paul Ortiz is a professor of history at the University of Florida and the author of An African American and Latinx History of the United States, which won a 2018 PEN Oakland-Josephine Miles Award for Literary Excellence.
Reading with novelist Angie Diaz
Oct .22; 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Roscoe Brown Student Center, Room 311A
As part of Bronx Community College’s Womxn UP! Reading Series, author Angie Cruz will discuss her new critically acclaimed novel, Dominicana.
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