Expresiones After Party – $ 2 w/out ticket stub – Malcolm X House, 11 pm – 3 am

Sunday, Nov. 9: “El Dia de Los Trabajadores” – La Casa, 240 Washington St., 5 pm

Come join us as we celebrate and thank Wesleyan workers for their complete dedication and hard work. There will be music, food, games, etc. Get to know these wonderful people and spend a day relaxing and having fun.

Workers Appreciation Day

Guest Speaker: Gloria Alba Andino Lopez: “DR-CAFTA & the Roots of Migration: How Free Trade Agreements hurt the Environment, Workers, and You”

Ms. Lopez is a community leader and activist from El Regadío, Estelí, Nicaragua. She has represented organized resistance against the detrimental impacts of neoliberal economic policy which damages small farming communities. She will be speaking on the impacts of free trade policies and its connection to migration, labor rights, and the environment.

Co-Sponsored by Latin American Studies Department

Thursday, Oct. 30: Latino Awareness Month Convocation – La Casa, 240 Washington St., 7 p.m.

Julissa Peña and Stephanie Aracena ’12, Harold Flores ‘09 and an alumni speaker will kick off Latino Awareness Month discussing life as a Latino at Wesleyan University and their expectations and hopes for the Latino community.

Friday, Oct. 31: Ell Pollo and La Unidad Latina present Pumpkin Carving Night

Saturday, Nov. 1: La Casa Jam – La Casa, 240 Washington St., 11 p.m. – 3 a.m.

Come join the residents of La Casa and members of Ajua Campos kick of the first La Casa Jam of the year.

Guest Speaker: Gloria Alba Andino Lopez: “DR-CAFTA & the Roots of Migration: How Free Trade Agreements hurt the Environment, Workers, and You”

Ms. Lopez is a community leader and activist from El Regadío, Estelí, Nicaragua. She has represented organized resistance against the detrimental impacts of neoliberal economic policy which damages small farming communities. She will be speaking on the impacts of free trade policies and its connection to migration, labor rights, and the environment.

Co-Sponsored by Latin American Studies Department

Thursday, Oct. 30: Latino Awareness Month Convocation – La Casa, 240 Washington St., 7 p.m.

Julissa Peña and Stephanie Aracena ’12, Harold Flores ‘09 and an alumni speaker will kick off Latino Awareness Month discussing life as a Latino at Wesleyan University and their expectations and hopes for the Latino community.

Friday, Oct. 31: Ell Pollo and La Unidad Latina present Pumpkin Carving Night

Saturday, Nov. 1: La Casa Jam – La Casa, 240 Washington St., 11 p.m. – 3 a.m.

Come join the residents of La Casa and members of Ajua Campos kick of the first La Casa Jam of the year.

Wednesday, Nov. 5: Keynote Speaker: Sonia BasSheva Mañjon, Vice President for Diversity and Strategic Partnerships – Usdan-Daniel Family Commons, 5 p.m.

At CCA, she served as a member of the president’s cabinet, director for CCA’s Center for Art in Public Life, chair of its community art major and Diversity Studies Program, co-chair of campus diversity initiatives, and a member of the faculty. Mañjon developed the country’s first bachelor of fine arts program in community arts, which stresses student civic engagement and diversity issues.

As Wesleyan’s vice president for diversity and strategic partnerships, Mañjon is charged with enhancing the university’s outreach and engagement with the greater Middletown community. As Wesleyan’s chief affirmative action officer, Mañjon directs the Office of Affirmative Action and serves as an advocate for the interests of students in such areas as recruitment, curriculum development, campus culture and career planning.

Saturday, Nov. 8: Expresiones de Latinos – Crowell Concert Hall, 8 pm – 10 pm

Come and Enjoy wonderful performances filled with song, dance, poetry, spoken word, etc. Tickets: $ 5 (Students) , $ 7 (Non- Students)

Expresiones After Party – $ 2 w/out ticket stub – Malcolm X House, 11 pm – 3 am

Sunday, Nov. 9: “El Dia de Los Trabajadores” – La Casa, 240 Washington St., 5p.m.

Come join us as we celebrate and thank Wesleyan workers for their complete dedication and hard work. There will be music, food, games, etc. Get to know these wonderful people and spend a day relaxing and having fun.

Workers Appreciation Day

Monday, Nov. 10: La Unidad Latina Presents Trade-Off Event – Usdan Café, 4p.m.

Give and get goodies. Bring new clothing, books, school supplies, anything at all (except food) that can be donated to the less fortunate. In return for everyone’s generous donations, you will receive a free home baked goodie.

Nosotras Movie Night Series
Tuesday, Nov. 11th at 8:30pm in Usdan Multi-Purpose Room
Wednesday, Nov. 19th at 8:30pm in Usdan Multi-Purpose Room

These films will chronicle the lives of Latinos and deal with issues of the Latino experience, identity, and tranationalism.

Thursday, November 13: Sickle Cell Benefit Dinner – Daniel Family Commons, 6 p.m.
Co-Sponsoring: The Citizens for Quality Sickle Cell Care, Inc

Every year people are diagnosed, struggle with, and die from sickle cell anemia. From babies to older adults, sickle cell affects everyone from all walks of life. There are many misconceptions about sickle cell, where it comes from and who it affects and although it is prominent amongst people of West African, Latino, Mediterranean, and South East Asian origin, anyone can get sickle cell because it is a genetic disease. There will be a speaker discussing the misconception and a nurse providing free screenings.

Tickets: $7

Friday, Nov. 14: “Platanos and Collard Greens” – Crowell Concert Hall, 7 p.m.

Platanos & Collard Greens is the hit romantic comedic play that tells the story of Freeman, an African-American man, and Angelita, a Latino woman, who are both forced to confront and overcome cultural and racial prejudices, while defending their bond from family and friends. Platanos will remind you of your family, your love and your life.

Tickets: $ 7 (Students) $ 10 (Non-Students)

Saturday, Nov. 15: Café Frida – La Casa, 240 Washington St., 7 p.m.

Come join us for an honorary event for Frida Kahlo. Enjoy her artwork as well as a taste of Latin American finger foods.

Sunday, Nov. 16: What does it mean to be Latino(a)? – Malcolm X House, 8 p.m.

A discussion panel about what does it mean to be Latino(a). Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Co-sponsored by Malcolm X House

Friday, Nov. 21: Keynote Speaker: Bobby Gonzales – PAC 002, 4 p.m.

Bobby Gonzales, poet, author, and storyteller, is a Taino Native of Puerto Rico. He uses both sides of his culture, Native American and Latino, in order to speak on experiences of being multicultural and in a multicultural society here in the United States.

Saturday, Nov. 22: La Unidad Charity 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Thursday, Dec. 4: Poetry Slam – Eclectic, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Writers’ Bloc and Ajua Campos

Come hear Wesleyan students as well as a special outside performer demonstrate their talent through spoken word and poetry.

Saturday, Dec. 6: Noche de Gala – Eclectic, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.

This is our annual undergraduate, staff, and alumni Formal Dance. Come dressed to impress! Dance Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and much more with all your fellow friends.

$ 4(Single) $ 8 (Couples) $ 10 (Alums)