Goucher College will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, held from September 15 through October 15, with a series of arts presentations, discussions, and social events.
Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week. September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence for five Latin-American countries — Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18.
Opening Potluck Dinner
Thursday, September 18
6 p.m.
Pinkard Room, the Athenaeum
Come and meet the members of the club HOLA (Hispanic Organization for Learning and Awareness) and faculty from Goucher’s Department of Hispanic Languages, Literatures and Cultures for a delicious dinner with Hispanic flavor.
Study Abroad … En español!!
Wednesday, September 24
7 p.m.
Room 111, the Athenaeum
This panel discussion will be led by faculty members and students who participated in Spanish Intensive Courses Abroad. They will share anecdotes, information, and important facts about how studying abroad can enrich your experience of learning Spanish.
Maria Costa’s “Macho Men and the Women Who Love Them”
Wednesday, October 1
8:30 p.m.
Hyman Forum, the Athenaeum
Critics call Maria Costa the “Tyler Perry of Latino entertainment.” Her award-winning show, Macho Men and the Women Who Love Them, has toured in 16 cities in six countries worldwide. The show combines her social justice/cultural comedy, outrageous multicultural characters, theater, music and salsa/reggaeton dance. After the show, Costa will discuss being an Afro-Latina writer/performer/producer in the entertainment industry.
This event is sponsored by the Lilian Welsh Fund and the offices of Community Living and Multicultural Students.
Crafts Workshop
Tuesday, October 7
9 p.m.
Gopher Hole
Come and make paper molas, brightly colored artwork made only in the San Blas region of Panama by the Kuna Indians. This crafts workshop will be led by Candace Martinez-Doane, director of the Office of Community Living.