Mes de la Herencia Hispana del 2023
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UNC Charlotte invites you to join us in honoring and celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of our Hispanic and Latinx communities through Hispanic Heritage Month.
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* = Student only events
Adopt A Spot Cleanup*
September 15, 2023
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Sponsored by: Latinx Student Union
Join the Latinx Student Union at our first service event of the year! We will be cleaning our Adopt-A-Spot space on campus. This is a great opportunity to gain community service hours. Spots are limited to 15 members so RSVP here on Niner Engage to reserve your spot. Hope to see you there!
Diversidad en Colores Tie Dye Fundraising Event (Part 1)*
September 18, 2023 - Volunteering Opportunity
1:00-2:00 pm
Popp Martin Student Union 269
Sponsored by Latinx Student Union
Diversidad en Colores Tie Dye Fundraising Event (Part 2)*
September 19, 2023 Fundraiser Event
2:00-3:00 pm
CHHS/COED Plaza
Sponsored by: Latinx Student Union
Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia Night
September 19, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: The Latinx Honor Society, La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. and LatinX of Engineering)
Latinx Student Union International Festival Volunteering*
September 23, 2023
1:30-3:45 pm
Sponsored by: Latinx Student Union
Join the Latinx Student Union in volunteering for UNC Charlotte’s International Festival on September 23rd, from 1:30pm - 3:45pm. Volunteers will welcome guests to the festival, count attendance of incoming festival attendees on hand clickers as accurately as possible. In addition, volunteers will be responsible for informing all incoming attendees of the "Scan and Win" campaign for all UNC Charlotte students, and directing attendees (as needed) to the Main Information Booth if they have questions.
UNC Charlotte International Festival
September 23, 2023
UNC Charlotte Campus
Sponsored by: Office of International Programs
The International Festival is centered around booths arranged in colorful marketplace style representing the cultures of over 50 nations. The booths are staffed by UNC Charlotte international students and members of Charlotte’s international community and feature art, crafts and costumes from each participating country. Many booths offer international food for sale. Festival entry and parking are FREE! The International Festival is open to the public. For more information, visit https://ifest.charlotte.edu/.
2023 Latinx/a/o Welcome Back Kick-Off
September 24, 2023
Hauser Alumni Pavilion
Sponsored by: UNC Charlotte Latinx/a/o Alumni Network. Latinx Faculty and Staff Caucus
All are invited to join the newly launched UNC Charlotte Latinx/a/o Alumni Network, the Latinx Faculty and Staff Caucus and the Latinx student organizations for a pre-soccer kick-off! This ice cream social and day of Jenga, cornhole and more aims to bring UNC Charlotte Latinx/a/o Alumni from the Charlotte Metro area back to campus to kick-off the fall 2023 academic year with students, faculty and staff in support of UNC Charlotte's mens' soccer team as they take on Florida Atlantic Univeristy. Click here for game ticket information.
Noche De Bailes Latinos
September 25, 2023
TBD
Sponsored by: Latinx Student Union
Join the Latinx Student Union to learn the basics of Latin dances like Bachata and Cumbia and more!
Let's Talk: Mental Health in Latinx Community
September 28, 2023
7:30pm
Cone University Center 210
Sponsored by: Beta Chi Chapter of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc., Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., Center for Wellness Promotion, Counseling And Psychological Services
Being a Latinx Artist in Charlotte: A Conversation with Nico Armortegui and Valentin Ramirez (Part 1)
October 4, 2023
11:15-12:05 p.m.
Nico Armortegui and Valentin Ramirez workshop (Part 2)
4:00-5:15 pm
Area 49 – VisLab /Atkins Library
Registration is required for both events: https://forms.gle/zdRydWeeJLvKqw5x7
Sponsored by: J. Murrey Atkins Library, Language and Cultural Studies, and Latin American Studies
Mural (from Latin murus ‘wall’) Wall painting has been around since the beginning of humanity, but its modern roots can be traced to early 20th century Mexico. Since the 1930s, this popular art has been an important tool to raise awareness about social and community issues. Murals are also an important part of beautifying the urban jungle. In Charlotte alone, we have more than 60 murals throughout the city including a handful by both Nico Amortegui and Valentín Ramírez. In celebration of the Hispanic Heritage Month and the Latinx community in Charlotte, we invite you to join us on Wednesday, Oct. 4th for a conversation with Nico and Valentín about their art from 11:15 am - 12:05 pm, or for an afternoon workshop with Nico from 4:00 - 5:15 pm. Registration is required for both events, and space is limited.