Hispanic Heritage Month Events

Hispanic Heritage Months kicked off on September 19 with the Sador De Herencia: Pathways to Success in the SUB Wood River Room.

Several hispanic professionals spoke about their pathways to success and how they overcame their obstacles.
Adam Velasquez (Zions Bank)
Galo Albor (Idaho Environmental Coalition)
Monica Cervantes (Idaho National Laboratory)
Maria Alvarez (CEO of Conéctate)
Abraham Ruvalcaba (Veteran and McNair Scholar)

On September 19 from 6 - 8 p.m., head over to the Bengal Cafe for a Frida Kahlo Paint Night with the SACNAS.

Volunteers are needed for the Hispanic Youth Leadership Summit, on September 24.

Thursday, September 26 at 11:30 a.m. join CAMP students in playing Kahoot at Sigue el Camino con CAMP: Hispanic Heritage Kahoot in the main TRIO and CAMP office room 446 in the Museum Building.

Fridays in October at 6:30 p.m. offer five thought-provoking films with English subtitles during the Hispanic Heritage Film Festival.

October 3 is a Salsa Competition in the SUB Wood River Room from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Tasting is open to the public so come and enjoy the salsa and good times for just $5.

The month ends with Dr. Evyln Alvarez on October 10 at 1 p.m. Meet Dr. Alvarez, an environmental health scientist and assistant professor at CAL State, LA and hear about her journey to higher education.