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2009 Hispanic Heritage Month Events Spotlight Productions: Bordertown
September 7th-12th
9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM
Kirkhof Theatre
A powerful story of life on the border between the United States and Mexico. Bordertown stars Jennifer Lopez and is inspired by true events.
Hispanic Heritage Kick Off
September 14 & 15, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cook Carillon Tower
Meet the GVSU Latino student organization, listen to great Latino music and learn more about the 2009 Hispanic Heritage Celebration.
Immigration Forum
September 14, 6:30 – Music Performance
6:00 - 9:00 PM – Panel Presentation
Loosemore Auditorium, DeVos Center, Grand Rapids
Professor Andrew Schlewitz and Attorney Richard Kessler will speak along with other speakers from the community. We will present the case for Comprehensive Immigration Reform, looking at what is wrong with current immigration laws and why the system needs to be overhauled.
Barbara Martinez Jinter “Wall of Shadows: From the Statue of Liberty to the Border Wall”
September 16, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Grand River Room, KC
For nearly as long as the US has been a country, the question of who gets to be an American has stirred our passions and conflicted our values. Nothing demonstrates this better than the new wall being built along the US/Mexican border. This impenetrable steel wall appears to violate a deep sense of identity most American cherish; a nation of immigrants with our Lady Liberty beckoning the “huddled masses.” Jitner shares her film, Wall of Shadows, and discusses both sides of the wall. She poses questions of who we are and where we are heading, and engages in a dialogue with listeners as America now decides to complete or tear down the wall.
Click Here for Barbara Martinez Jitner Biography
Juan A. Colon “Latinos: Beyond Tacos and Sombreros”
September 21, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Grand River Room, KC
During this workshop we will explore the definition of the words Latino and Hispanic, and will speak about the diversity within the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity and the shared values. Mr. Colón will also discuss the concept of Marianismo and Machismo and briefly talk about the state of Latinos/Hispanic health in the US. Mr. Colon will also present suggestions as to how to best reach out to the Latino/Hispanic community, and will close by touching on some of the more popular myths about Latinos/Hispanics.
Hemil Garcia Linares “Voices of Immigration: The Challenge of Being a Foreign Writer in America”
September 24 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grand River Room, KC
Peruvian writer Hemil Garcia’s speech will mainly address the challenge of being a foreign writer in America. Moreover, he will speak about the journey of many immigrants in America: endless hours of work and venturing in any trade on the way to reach the American dream.
The Day Laborers, The Latin Veterans, solitude in America, and the nostalgia of the motherland are some of the stories of “Tales of The North, Stories from The South”. The main theme in this collection of stories is the immigrant’s struggle for that often-elusive American Dream. The author, who has lived in Virginia for almost a decade, presents us with a radical and unrefined portrait of the unsuspected destinies each of his characters faces day to day: the son who awaits his mother’s return, receiving instead an imported gift year after year for his birthday; the woman who opens her home to strangers so she may save the money needed for her family to be happy; the memories of a childhood gone astray on the streets of Lima.
Foreign writers in America have to endure manuscript rejection, learn to write in a language they do not master, participate in workshops where everybody is a native English speaker. In addition to that, they still face the reality of immigrants: working two or three jobs and the end of the day believe that there is still a writer inside, believe that the passion for writing should be kept alive.
Cartoneros
September 28-29, 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Loosemore Auditorium, DeVos Center
Cartoneros follows the paper recycling process in Buenos Aires from the trash pickers who collect paper informally through midlemen in warehouses, to executives in large corporate mills. The process exploded into a multimillion dollar industry after Argentina's latest economic collapse. The film is both a record of an economic and social crisis and an invitation to audiences to rethink the value of trash.
Dr. Enrique E. Figueroa “Latinos in a US Society Used to a Black-White Paradigm”
September 30, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Grand River Room, KC
Latinos in the US have rapidly become our largest minority group. We now represent nearly 15% of America's population and all indocators point to an ever increasing proportion. This rapid change is presenting challenges to many institutions which historically have not viewed Latinos as a large minority group. In addition, the social fabric of our country is undergoing a change, both in terms of the use of Spanish and the emerging prominence of ethnicity, rahter than race - though not all os us speak Spanich, most of us do and Latinos come in all races. We need to develop a greater understanding of Latinos and how we are changing America.
Click Here for Dr. Enrique Figueroa Biography
Conversation about Cartoneros
October 6, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Grand River Room, Kirkhof Center
The director of Cartoneros, Ernesto Livon-Grossman, will speak via SKYPE about his film and discuss some of the issues found in the film such as recycling, ecology, alternatives to economic and social crisis.
The Power of We: Leadership for our Diverse Communities
October 14, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Cook DeWitt Auditorium
Ms. Juana Bordas will speak on valuing diversity and multicultural leadership. Valuing diversity is an opportunity to grow, be proactive, and become a more effective leader. Through an interactive exchange we will celebrate our personal heritage and then expand our ability to honor the traditions of others. We will share specific strategies to increase our ability to lead and build community in our increasingly diverse society. A special emphasis will be on understanding the leadership practices in communities of color.
Discovering the Meaning of Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) through Altar Making
Featuring local artist Erick Pichardo. Attendees will create pieces like flowers, masks, and papel picado art that can be added to a collaborative alter display in the Kirkhof Center.
October 27, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
OMA Office, 1240 Kirkhof Center
RSVP required for October 27th date at oma@gvsu.edu or 616-331-2177
October 28-29, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Grand River Room, Kirkhof Center
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