MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Freed
561-297-3022, lfreed@fau.edu

FAU to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

BOCA RATON, FL (September 6, 2006) – Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 14 through October 18, 2006 on all of FAU’s campuses.  Hispanic Heritage Month serves as a time to remember the contributions of Hispanic Americans and learn about the cultures from which they come.  Events will include (arranged by date) –

• Rainbow on Campus: Diversity Fair - A colorful celebration of diversity with an emphasis on diversity awareness, advocacy, and resources for the FAU community. This event will be held on September 14 from 3 - 6 p.m. at the SR Atrium, Jupiter campus. For more information, contact Naomi Greelis at 561-799-8585.
• A Nation of Immigrants:  Perceptions and Realities of the New Immigration Era – A panel discussion that will cover new laws that will affect immigrants, especially the Hispanic communities in South Florida. This will take place on September 18 from noon - 2 p.m. in the UC Majestic Palm Room, Boca Raton campus. For more information, contact Dr. Qaisar Abbas at 561-297-3958.
• What it Means to be Hispanic - This group discussion is designed to provide a safe environment for students to discuss the advantages and challenges of being a Hispanic college student. This event will take place on September 19 from 2 -3 p.m. at the Counseling Center, Building 8, Room 229, Boca Raton campus.   For more information, contact Vivian Cardona at 561-297-3540.
• Where Passion Prevails:  Flamenco Dance - Share the love, beauty and sound of Flamenco and experience the intense and passionate nature of the Mediterranean people. This event will be held on September 20 from 3 – 6 p.m. at the Live Oak Pavilion A & B, Boca Raton campus. Alvaro Fay will be the DJ for this event. For more information, contact Magdalena Reindl-Radu at 561-297-0465.
• “Tortilla Soup”:  Movie & Discussion - What happens when family ties intertwine with realities of personal aspirations, sorrows and feelings of happiness? This event will take place on September 27 from noon – 3 p.m. at the DeSantis Center, Business Building 87, Room 203.  (Contemplation Lounge), Boca Raton campus. For more information, contact Len Baker at 561-297-3004.

October’s events and activities will include:

• The Guatemalan Project - The Guatemalan Project is a grass root movement devoted to social justice. Learn how a group of people devastated by Hurricane Mitch in 1999 got together and grew into a viable and thriving community. This workshop will be held on October 3 from 1 – 3:30 p.m. at the Social Science Bulding, Room 285, Boca Raton campus.  For more information, contact Dr. Cecilia Campoverde at 561-297-3247.
• “The Sea Inside”:  Hispanic Movie Night – “The Sea Inside” won both Academy and Oscar awards for Best Foreign Language Film of the Year. This film is in Spanish with English subtitles. This event will take place on October 5, from 7 – 9 p.m. at The Burrow, Jupiter campus. For more information, contact Naomi Greelis at 561-799-8585.
• Building Hopes & Homes: Volunteer Project to Build a Home - Volunteer your time and build a home for a needy family on October 7. Volunteers can be picked up from either the University Center, Boca campus at 10:30 a.m. or at the Jupiter campus at 10:15 a.m.  Call 561-799-8585 for exact pickup location. For more information about the event, contact Sara McHale at 561-297-3607 or smchale@fau.edu.
• Preparing Hispanic Students for Higher Education - Meet a group dedicated to preparing school students in achieving their dream of higher education. This workshop will take place on October 7 from 10 a.m. – noon in the GS Building, Room 116, Boca Raton campus. For more information, contact Rosalee Fyffe at 561-297-3619.
• Parade of Colors: Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Ceremony – A parade of Hispanic flags, food and entertainment. Sign up to carry a flag. This will take place on October 9 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the LA Building Breezeway, Davie campus. For more information on this ceremony, contact Valerie Joseph 954-236-1257.
• Nepantla: Between Two Worlds, by Olga Loya - Mexican? American? Chicana? Latina?  Telling a personal story, Olga Loya explores that place "in between" where we are trying to figure out who and where we are in this world.  This event will take place on October 10 from 1 – 2 p.m. at the Live Oak Pavilion C, Boca Raton campus.  For more information on this event, contact Dr. Caren Neile 561-297-0042.
• Domino Challenge - Participate in the famous Domino Tournament, enjoy the food and entertainment.  Sign up now to play dominos on October 10 from noon – 2 p.m. in the LA Building Breezeway in Mod G, Room 112, Davie campus. For more information, contact Valerie Joseph at 954-236-1257.
• Latina Story Theater, by Olga Loya - Olga Loya  performs a large repertoire of family and personal stories with the goal of exploring the struggles and complexity of being bicultural — a Mexican–American in the United States.  This will be held on October 10 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. in the LA Building Breezeway, Davie campus. For more information, contact Valerie Joseph at 954-236-1257.
• How Can I Stay and Work in the United States? - Know the nuts and bolts of reaching the wide range of economic opportunities in the United States. This will take place on October 11 from 3:30 – 5 p.m. in the GS Building, Room 110 of the Boca Raton campus. For more information, contact Ingrid Jones at 561-297-3049.
• Fiesta Time! Party on the Beach - Join the beach party filled with fun, games, food and entertainment. This event will take place on October 11 from 2:30 – sunset at John U. Lloyd Park, Manatee Pavilion, Davie campus. Reserve your meal ticket in Mod G., Room 112. For more information, contact Valerie Joseph at 954-236-1257.
• Latina Tales: Olga Loya - Olga Loya is an internationally known storyteller who mesmerizes her audience by blending the fine art of storytelling with the rich tradition of folk heritage. This will be held on October 11 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at The Burrow, Jupiter campus. For more information about this event, contact Naomi Greelis at 561-799-8585.
• Celebration of Hispanic Music and Dance - Time to celebrate Hispanic music and dance on October 12 from 8 p.m. – TBA on Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale campus. Reserve your free ticket in Mod G, Room 112. For more information on this event, contact Valerie Joseph at 954-236-1257.
• Soccer Challenge:  FAU vs. BCC - Get ready for a soccer match between FAU and BCC Coed teams on October 14 at 4 p.m. at Broward Community College Soccer Field, Main Entrance on Davie Road, Davie campus. Sign up to play in Mod G, Room 112. For more information, contact Valerie Joseph at 954-236-1257.
• Salsa Dance & Hot Pepper - Rediscover yourself through the wild exciting music and the rhythmical Afro-Latin body movements on October 18 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the BBQ Pitt-Pavilion (Next to Heritage Park Tower), Boca Raton campus. Alvaro Fay will be the DJ for this event. For more information, contact Magdalena Reindl-Radu at 561-297-0465.

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