September 15th – October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage MonthLearn more about it from a local perspective here and mark your calendars for upcoming campus and community events. We hope to see you soon! Campus EventsWednesday, September 21st | 5:30pm – 6:30pm Student Center, Multipurpose Room—Room 775 Join Latinx Student Association, OMSE, and GSW as we begin our four-part watch party series of Visions of Us: LGBTQ Latine Representation in TV & Film, a mini-documentary. This first event celebrates Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month and Bisexual Awareness Week. We will watch Episode 3 of the short documentary and have a discussion on the representation of bisexual Latinx/Hispanic actors in TV and film. Visions of Us is a four-part digital documentary series that celebrates, uplifts and highlights some of the most groundbreaking queer Latinx characters and scenes in TV and Film, and the talent who brought them to life both onscreen and off. Learn more about the documentary and watch the trailer here. Wednesday, October 6th | 5:30pm – 6:30pm Student Center, Multipurpose Room—Room 775 Join the Latinx Student Association, OMSE and GSW as we continue our four-part watch party series of Visions of Us: LGBTQ Latine Representation in TV & Film, a mini-documentary. This second event celebrates Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month and LGBTQ History Month. We will watch Episode 1 of the short documentary and have a discussion on the representation of lesbian Latinx/Hispanic actors in TV and film. You don't have to have attended the other events to attend this one! Wednesday, October 12th | 5:30pm – 6:30pm Student Center, Multipurpose Room—Room 775 Join the Latinx Student Association, OMSE and GSW as we continue our four-part watch party series of Visions of Us: LGBTQ Latine Representation in TV & Film, a mini-documentary. This second event celebrates Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month and LGBTQ History Month. We will watch Episode 2 of the short documentary and have a discussion on the representation of gay Latinx/Hispanic actors in TV and film. You don't have to have attended the other events to attend this one! Virtual & Social Media EngagementFollow the OMSE Instagram (omse_wsu) to learn about important Latinx/Hispanic historical figures, a link to our Spotify playlist in celebration for this month, and fun quizzes. Check out the WSU Libraries Subject of the Month on Hispanic Heritage Month to find books, videos, and resources to learn more about the contributions and history of American citizens who descended from Spain, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico. Jorge Chinea, Season 2, Episode 5 Professor Jorge Chinea, director of the Wayne State University Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies, on the 50th anniversary of the center and the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month. Stay Tuned...Voter & Civic Engagement in Hispanic/Latinx Communities As we enter into the mid-term election season, join OMSE for a conversation on voter and civic engagement in Hispanic/Latinx communities. Come hear from campus and community partners about how to register to vote in person or absentee, how to research and understand ballot initiatives and candidates, what it looks like to be more engaged in your community outside of voting, and what civic engagement can look like for undocumented students. Date and time are being finalized, but stay tuned! Community EventsSaturday, October 22nd & Sunday, October 23rd | noon – 4pm Detroit Institute of Arts Make your own Papel Picado, which literally means “punched” or “perforated” paper. This form of traditional folk art is popular throughout Mexico where brightly colored strings of papel picado are strung across streets, public spaces and in homes during secular as well as religious celebrations and festive occasions. Free with general admission. General museum admission is FREE for residents of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. |
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