Xicano Latino Heritage Month - Events (Info)

[Admin]

Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Educatin - Spring 2004
Xicano Latino Heritage Festivities Month Programs Center Events

Cesar E. Chaves High School Conference
For Migrant Education Students
Friday, April 16th
8am - 3pm
Bronco Student Center
We need volunteers...In honor of the late Cesar E. Chavez, the Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education, MECHA, the CEIS council and La Union organizations will be hosting 100 Migrant Education and 40 parents for the annual high school conference where students will be motivated to pursue higher education. Volunteers needed. (909) 869-5035

Xicano Latino Heritage Festivities Month
Fiest Del Sol and CP Painting
Sunday, May 2, 2004
11am - 3pm
University Quad and CP
Come to the Xicano Latino Heritage Festivities month CP painting and Fiesta del Sol and participate in the traditional painting of the CP and enjoy some free food and meet people while building community spirit. (909) 869-5035

Xicano Latino Heritage Festivities Month
Opening Ceremonies
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
11:30am - 1pm
University Plaza
Celebrate the beauty and diversity of Latino cultures by helping to kick off the annual Xicano Lation Heritage Festivities Month. Free cultural performers and music, free food, and free appreciation of Latino cultures.

Los Olivos Cinco de Mayo Celebration Lunch
Lunch Time
Los Olivos Commons
The Xicano Latino Heritage Festivities Month committee and Los Olivos invite you to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine, performers and dancers in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. $5.00 lunch for everyone.

Xicano Latino Heritage Festivities Month
WHere Black is Brown: The African Diaspora of las Americas
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Thursday, May 13, 2004
12pm - 1:30pm
Centaurus Room, Bronco Student Center
Learn about the African Diaspora that exists in Mexico, Latin America and the Carribean. The program will consist of an educational speaker, African-Latino performers and free African-Latino food.

Xicano Latino Heritage Festivities Month
Latino Arts Awareness Program
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ursa Minor, Bronco Student Center
Enjoy the diversity that exists in the performance and art world. Cal Poly Pomona Latina/o student artists and performance artists will share their talents.

Xicano Latino Heritage Festivities Month
La SOnora Dinamita en Concierto!
Friday, May 21, 2004
8pm - 12midnight
University Plaza
The world-famous "La Sonora Dinamita" will give an electric and hip-moving concert for the Cal Poly Pomona community. Dancing gear is highly recommended. Ticket sales will be available in April and May, prices to be determined.

Xicano Latino Heritage Festivities Month
Free Film Showing of "The Gatekeeper"
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
7pm
Site to be Determined
Free viewing of the film and discussion with director of award-winning, "The Gatekeeper," a film about the trails and struggles of immigrants and hardships faced at the USA-Mexico border.

Xicano Latino Heritage Festivities Month
Closing Ceremonies
Thursday, May 27, 2004
11:30am-1pm
University Plaza
The Xicano Latino Heritage Festivities Month will come to a close as we celebrate the diversity of Latino Cultures and a fruitful school year. Free cultural performers, free food and free appreciation of Latino culture.

RAZA Graduation Celebration
Sunday, June 6, 2004
12noon - 4pm
Ursa Major Suite, Bronco Student Center
Register now. All seniors welcome to celebrate their graduation in a bi-cultural, bi-lingual program. Enjoy Brazilian Samba dacners, Guatemalan Marimbas and Mexican Tamborazo Banda and a reception with Carribbean-Latino food. Participation fee is $25.00 per graduating senior. Pick up an application at the Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education, building 95.


Does anyone know why they say Xicano rather than Chicano??