Miami, Sept. 29, 2017 – In commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Miami Dade College’s (MDC) eight campuses will host a myriad of events at all MDC campuses throughout the month of October, including art exhibitions, live performances, lectures, food tastings, and more! Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open the public.
This year’s highlights include:
Hialeah Campus
1776 W. 49 Ave.
Miami, Fl. 33012
Tel. 305-237-8700
Successful Hispanics in the Music Business
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 6 – 7 p.m.
Room 5101
The Regional Director of Talent and Organization Development for Sony Latin America and the Regional Lead for Latin America in Sony’s Global Talent Center of Excellence will discuss how to succeed in the entertainment industry.
Hosted by Antonio Ysern
Sponsored by Sony Latin America
Hialeah Tiene Talento
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Student Services Commons Plaza
Hialeah Campus students will showcase their artistic talents and skills in a competition show.
Homestead Campus
500 College Terrace
Miami, Fl. 33030
Tel. 305-237-5555
The Big Van Theory
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 10 – 10:50 a.m.
Room F222
Join us for this TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) Talk featuring Dr. Manuel Tardanguila and his passion for the field of genome research. Dr. Tardanguila has a doctorate in molecular biology and studied the interrelations between breast cancer and the immune system.
Hosted by Professor Yusnier Viera
Sponsored by Student Life
“Ni de aqui ni de alla” (A histography of Afro-Latin Americans in the United States)
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 9:50 – 11:05 a.m.
Room F222
The history of the Atlantic world can be defined in terms of race relations. The manner in which Atlantic societies have forged these relationships has been the focus of much scholarship from both sides of the Atlantic. African diaspora, slavery and post-emancipation studies dominate the literature because through these studies we can begin to trace the story of race relations in the Atlantic world. The story of Afro-Latin Americans in the U.S. is a story that encompasses not only race but also culture and class dimensions.
Hosted by professor Jairo R. Ledesma
Sponsored by Student Life
InterAmerican Campus
627 S.W. 27 Ave.
Miami, Fl. 33133
Tel. 305-237-6000
Identity of Emerging Hispanic-American Writers
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 12 – 1 p.m.
Room 401
A celebration of emerging Hispanic-American writers featured in this year’s URBANA student literary magazine. Enjoy live readings and literary discussions.
Hosted by the Hispanic Heritage Committee
Sponsored by Student Life
La Copa Culinaria: Desserts de las Americas Competition
Thursday, Oct. 26, Noon – 1 p.m.
Room 401
Do you have the best dessert recipe in all the Americas? Then bring join this cooking competition and bring enough for 20 staff and students to sample and rate on it. Only one dessert is permitted per team (groups of 2-4 people). Prizes will be awarded for the best desserts. To participate, full out an online form or email ablanco1@mdc.edu.
Hosted by the Hispanic Heritage Committee
Sponsored by Student Life
Kendall Campus
11011 S.W. 104 St.
Miami, Fl. 33176
Tel. 305-237-2000
Latino Millennials: Keeping Their Culture Alive
Thursday, Oct. 5, Time 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
McCarthy Hall, Room 6120
This panel presentation will feature social media personalities Jenny Lorenzo, Laura Di Lorenzo, Mimi Davila, David Gallegos, Mario Ramil, Annie Jones, and Carlos Farinas. as they bring share their lives and how they keep their culture alive.
Spoken Without Words: Poetry with ASL SLAM
Wednesday, Oct. 25, NOON – 1 p.m.
Library Breezeway
In conjunction with ACCESS – Disability Awareness Month, immerse yourself in the deaf community by experiencing the Silent Zone, ACCESS Art Contest and American Sign Language (ASL) SLAM featuring live poetry.
Medical Campus
950 N.W. 20 St.
Miami, Fl. 33127
Domino Tournament & Food Truck Wednesday
Wednesday, Oct. 18, Noon – 2 p.m.
Atrium
Are you a domino master? Come and earn an individual and/or team bragging rights as “best of the best” in this domino competition. Latin American food trucks will have food available for purchase.
Hispanic Contributions to Advancements in Medicine: Focus on Dr. Carlos A. Finlay
Food Truck Wednesday
Wednesday, Oct. 25, Noon – 2 p.m.
Atrium
Enjoy student presentations on the Hispanic contribution to advancements in medicine. Latin American food trucks will have food for purchase.
North Campus
11380 N.W. 27 Ave.
Miami, Fl. 33167
Tel. 305-237-1000
Anchoring Our Voice: An Intimate Chat with WPLG Anchor and Reporter Louis Aguirre
Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m.
Room 2147
A candid interview with WPLG (Local 10) Anchor and Miami native Louis Aguirre. Aguirre co-anchors the station’s weekday 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. newscast and reports for the 11 p.m. newscast. He has worked at Fox and Friends, Deco Drive, and most recently, the nationally-syndicated entertainment program The Insider. Aside from his news career, Aguirre has guest starred on several hit shows, including Sex and the City, J.A.G., Burn Notice, Guiding Light, and All My Children. Hosted by actress/TV personality Vivian Ruiz, acting/theater professor at MDC Wolfson Campus; produced by Tony Leal, TV producer, MDC-TV.
Pre-School Hispanic Read-in/Cuentos Infantiles en Vivo
Friday, Oct. 27, 10 – 11 a.m.
Exploration Station, Pre-School, North Campus
Children at the Pre-School Learning Lab will enjoy listening to stories and participating in fun, STEM-based activities. Sponsored by Dr. Mayte Insua-Auais (School of Social Sciences)
West Campus
3800 N.W. 115 Ave.
Miami, Fl. 33178
Tel. 305-237-8000
La Frontera by Gloria Anzaldua
Monday, Oct. 17, 9 – 10 a.m. and 5:40 – 6:40 p.m.
Room 1102
Explore contemporary Hispanic literature through the work of community activist Gloria Anzaldua.
Musica Latina Concert
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Room 1102
Take a journey through the countries and rhythms of Latin America with Ranses Colon and his group and Dr. Mitchell. The presentation will highlight the roots of the musical traditions in the featured countries. Reception to follow.
Wolfson Campus
300 N.E. Second Ave.
Miami, Fl. 33132
Tel. 305-237-8000
Assimilations of Culture and Service: Representando nuestra cultura en el servicio militar de los Estados Unidos de America
Monday, Oct. 9, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Building 6, Room 6100
This event will feature a panel of Hispanic service members who will provide perspective on how their Hispanic culture influenced, impacted and led to their decision to serve the United States. Sponsored by Student Veterans of America – Wolfson Campus, Veteran and Military Services, and Advisement and Career Services
Cubavera
Friday, Oct. 27, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Building 6, Room 6100
Special Designer of Cubavera by Perry Ellis International will talk about how guayaberas are the root of Cubavera, a modern tropical-inspired collection by Perry Ellis International that transforms the traditional guayabera and the joy of Hispanic culture into fashionable apparel recognized worldwide. Sponsored by Miami Fashion Institute and Advisement and Career Services
For a complete list of MDC Hispanic Heritage Month events, please visit http://bit.ly/2xPhNCB.