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Hispanic Heritage Month
16 Sep 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
One event on 23 Sep 2021 at 10:00 am
One event on 30 Sep 2021 at 10:00 am
One event on 7 Oct 2021 at 10:00 am
One event on 11 Oct 2021 at 4:00 pm
One event on 12 Oct 2021 at 10:30 am
One event on 14 Oct 2021 at 10:30 am
Come celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! Happening September 16 – October 14, 2021, this is a collaboration between Cypress College, Fullerton College, and North Orange Continuing Education.
Calendar of Events
Thursday, September 16, 2021, 10-11:30 a.m. — Opening Day Lecture
Opening Day Lecture with Associate Professor of English at East Los Angeles College, Obed Silva, “Engaging Community-What are you doing today to support the Hispanic Community?” led by Cypress College Counselor Dr. Therese Mosqueda-Ponce.
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 10-11:30 a.m. — Day of Expression
Day of Expression led by Cypress College Dance Instructor Maha Afra and District Manager, Student Success & Equity (NOCCCD) Raquel Murillo
Thursday, September 30, 2021, 10-11:30 a.m. — “Equity Gaps Latinos Face”
“Equity Gaps Latinos Face” presentation by Arturo Ocampo, District Director, Diversity & Compliance
Thursday, October 7, 2021, 10-11:30 a.m. — Student Panel: Being a Latino/a/x in NOCCCD
Student Panel: Being a Latino/a/x in the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) led by Fullerton College Cadena Cultural Center
Monday, October 11, 2021, 4-5 p.m. — Indigenous People Day
Indigenous People Day led by Fullerton College Cadena Cultural Center
Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 10:30-12:30 p.m. — Virtual Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Virtual Tour & Scavenger Hunt, “Judy Baca: Memories de Nuestra Tierra” with the Museum of Latin American Art presented by Cypress College Art History faculty Dr. Janet Owen Driggs and English Professor, Dr. Kathryn Sonne
Thursday, October 14, 2021, 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Dia de los Muertos Presentation
Dia de los Muertos Presentation with Self-Help Graphics lead by Cypress College Dance Instructor Maha Afra
Latino Faculty & Staff Association will be giving one student from each campus an opportunity to win a $75 Amazon gift card. Names will be entered into the drawing for each event attended.
For more information visit the, Office of Diversity & Compliance events page.