The
Latino Resource Center and the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies
organize academic, social, cultural and professional events for the NIU student
body and community to celebrate Latino Heritage Month. This year’s activities will highlight Latino
music and history. All events are free and open to the public. For a complete
schedule of events visit: www.niu.edu/latinostudies
Event
Highlights:
October
11: Eric Van Young, Distinguished Professor of History at the University of
California, San Diego will discuss the social and cultural history of Mexican
independence. “In Mexico There Are No Mexicans: Decolonization and
Modernization, 1750-1850” will be at 10 a.m., followed by a lecture “It’s Not
Your Grandpa’s Revolution: The Social and Cultural History of Mexican
Independence” at 5 p.m.; both presentations are scheduled to take place at the
Latino Center Room 121.
October
15: Daniel Hernandez Jr., former intern of Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords is this
year’s keynote speaker. He will take the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Carl
Sandburg Auditorium of the Holmes Student Center. He will talk about being from
a poor background, Latino and gay during his childhood and how those
experiences prepared him for his life saving actions.
