Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Hispanic/Latina/o/x Heritage with a series of student-run events beginning Friday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 15. (Photo by Alex Dolce)
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Hispanic/Latina/o/x Heritage with a series of student-run events beginning Friday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 15. The events are free and open to FAU students.
The following events will take place at FAU’s Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road:
Lunch and Learn: Intersectionality Workshop with Black Latina Movement
Friday, Sept. 15 at 1:30 p.m.
Live Oak A and B, Student Union
Multicultural Programming will host a workshop/panel on how intersecting identities impact those who belong within the Hispanic/Latin community. Follow @faumpboca on Instagram for more information.
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United Greek Council: Latin Dance Night
Friday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Live Oak A and B, Student Union
Join the United Greek Council, Multicultural Programming and Hispanic/Latino Student Union to kickstart Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun night full of music, dancing and celebration.
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APsi Golden Spotlight: Growing up En La Cultura
Friday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m.
Palmetto Palm, Student Union
Join Alpha Psi Lambda for a fun conversation regarding the Hispanic culture and identity.
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Carnival de Barrio
Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m.
Campus Recreation Patio
Join Multicultural Programming in celebrating Hispanic/Latin Heritage Month. The organization will host a find-the-flag seek-and-find as a warmup to its Carnival del Barrio block party. Follow @faumpboca on Instagram for more information.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Tailgate
Saturday, Oct. 7 at 1 p.m.
Location TBA
Join Multicultural Programming, Hispanic/Latino Student Union and United Greek Council for a tailgate celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and then cheer on the Owls’ football team as it takes on Tulsa at FAU Stadium.
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Colores con COSO
Tuesday, Oct. 10, from noon to 2 p.m.
Sugar Palm, Student Union
Join the Council for Student Organizations to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with crafts and food.
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The following event will take place at Spanish River Park, 3001 N State Road A1A, Boca Raton:
Boca Beach Day
Sunday, Oct. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Homecoming, Multicultural Programing, and the Hispanic/Latino Student Union will celebrate the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month with a beach party. There will be a DJ, food and games. Follow @fau_homecoming on Instagram for more information.
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The following event will take place at the John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Drive, in Jupiter:
Salsa Under the Stars
Thursday, Oct. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m.
SR149, The Burrow
Come to The Burrow for an exhilarating salsa dance lesson led by a professional instructor, followed by delightful refreshments to complete this immersive experience.
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The following event will take place at FAU’s Broward campuses:
Sensational Block Party
Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Student Union, SD105, 3200 College Ave., Davie campus
Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
HE-610 Student Lounge, 111 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale campus
Thursday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Poolside, 101 North Beach Road, SeaTech campus, Dania Beach
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music, food, and activities at these block parties.
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For more information, visit the following Instagram accounts: @faumpboca, @fau_hlsu, @fau_homecoming and @fauaspi.
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