HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

“Celebrating Our Diversity, Our History and Our Heritage”

Schedule of Events

Friday, October 1                                     STEP Conference                                                PSU Theatre

The Student Transition Education Program or STEP Conference is a recruitment program for Hispanic students to teach them about financial aid, admissions, and student life. This year’s event features Mr. Jimmy Cabrera, a nationally recognized motivational speaker who will have sessions for middle school students, high school students, and parents. The event is free and open to the public. The STEP Conference takes place at the Plaster Student Union and begins at 8:45 am.

Icons of Faith                                                            Good Girl Art Gallery

This is an art display featuring photos from Missouri State Faculty member Angie Keller.

Monday, October 4                                    Diversity Dialogue II                                                PSU 315 ABC                                                                        Latin American Adventure:                                                                                                                        Study Away Student Reflections

This is an open discussion that features presentations from current students who have studied away in Latin America and reflections on what they learned and the cultural competence they gained by participating in a study away program. The Dialogue begins at 7:00 pm in Plaster Student Union Room 313 and is free and open to the public.

Saturday, October 9                                    Fashion Show (Sigma Alpha Chi)                        PSU Theatre

The Fashion Show is a showcase of fashion ware Hosted by Latina Sorority Sigma Alpha Chi. The event is free and open to the public and begins at 7:00 pm with a reception following the show. The event will be held in Plaster Student Union Theatre.

Monday, October 11                                    Día de la Raza Sacred Heart

This is a day of celebration in Latin America to celebrate its people. The event is free and open to the public and will be held at Sacred Heart Church and begins at 7:00 pm.

Monday, October 18                                    Closing Ceremony                                                PSU Theatre                                                                        Tango Trio

This will be the final event for this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month and will have a brief ceremony and a concert featuring Tango Trio. Tango Trio is a group of musicians from Argentina that will feature Tango music and the history of the Tango. The Ceremony is free and open to the public and begins at 7:00 pm in the Plaster Student Union Theatre.