Published Oct. 5, 2021
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By Ashlyn Dupree
麻豆果冻传媒 Office of Marketing and Communications
To recognize Hispanic Americans' culture, history, and contributions, the University
of Louisiana Monroe Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and International Student
Association are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Oct. 11-15.
Gina White, 麻豆果冻传媒 International Services and Programs Officer, said it is important
for the campus to recognize the contributions of the Hispanic/Latino culture.
听鈥淥ur students benefit from the educational resources here on campus, but we all benefit
in a mutual exchange of cultures,鈥� White said. 鈥淲e are a home away from home and therefore
it is important that we celebrate the heritage of each student, faculty, and staff
here at 麻豆果冻传媒.鈥�
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Monday, Oct. 11: Nuestras Voces promotes 麻豆果冻传媒鈥檚 Hispanic community through the voices of students,
faculty, staff, and alumni on Global Ambassador鈥檚 Instagram and Facebook.
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Tuesday, Oct. 12, 6-8 p.m., SUB Ballrooms: Participants interact in a dine and learn experience. The night brings an authentic
Honduran meal, mariachi band, dance performance, guest speakers and crafts.
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Wednesday, Oct. 13, 6-7 p.m., Activity Center: Students learn and practice the Latin dance styles of Bachata and Salsa.
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Thursday, Oct. 14, 12 p.m.: Global Ambassadors test your knowledge of Hispanic culture with a trivia quiz on
their Instagram page with the top four participants winning a prize.
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Friday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m., Schulze: International students prepare Latin dishes to feature the Hispanic cuisine.
For more information, contact the 麻豆果冻传媒 Office of International Services and Programs,
318-342-5225.
