St. Philip's College is proud to host multiple events celebrating National Hispanic Heritage - "Honoring Our Heritage", September 15 – October 15, 2012. All events are free and open to the public.
Special Guest:
Ricardo Pimentel
Graciela Sánchez
Fr. Steven Anthony Gamez
List of Calendar Events
Hispanic Heritage Month Community Service
Saturday, September 15, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Guadalupe Plaza
Join our FULLC student organization and volunteer for the 16 de Septiembre Parade & Festival, sponsored by the Avenida Guadalupe Association.
For more information, please call Kevin Schantz, 486-2246
Hispanic Heritage Kick-Off
Wednesday, September 19, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Watson Fine Arts Flagpole Circle - see MLK Campus Map for directions
Visit the Mobile Food Trucks and get a taste of Colombian, Asian-Latin, and Mexican cuisine.
View Sabor Colombiano on Wheels Menu flyer for more info.
Music by the Latin Army Band.
Hispanic Artist Exhibit Reception
Monday, September 24, 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Kathryn Morgan Gallery
Featuring Melissa Flores
ART EXHIBIT
| Tuesday, October 2 |
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Nina McGrath |
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3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Alfred Landros |
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| Thursday, October 4 |
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
San Juan San Miguel |
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3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
PTK member, Emma |
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| Thursday, October 11 |
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Kevin Schantz |
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3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Ernie Gonzales |
Hispanic Cinema
Thursday, September 27, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Southwest Campus Tiger Bistro
Film: “Walk-Out”
Based on a true story, student activist and Mexican-American Paula Crisostomo realizes the disparity in treatment of Hispanic students and stages a peaceful walkout in five East Los Angeles high schools in 1968.
Latin Food Fest
Tuesday, October 9, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Heritage Room
Food lovers get ready to eat your heart out; the Culinary Arts students will be selling Latin food to satisfy your hunger.
Panel Discussion: “Revolution through Social Justice”
Thursday, October 11, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Heritage Room
Guest speakers will share their personal experiences in civic engagement and activism for various causes in the Hispanic community: Graciela Sánchez, Esperanza Peace & Justice Center; Father Steven Anthony Gamez, Community Activist-C.O.P.S. Metro Alliance; and Ricardo Pimental, Express-News Journalist.
Event details are subject to change: call Felipa Lopez at (210) 486-7231 for up-to-date information. The Alamo Colleges are Equal Opportunity Employers. For special accommodations or an alternate format, contact Educational Support Services at (210) 486-2020.