Latinx Events
2024 Latinx Heritage Month Events
Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15, a period chosen to honor the independence days of several Central American and South American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15, Mexico on September 16, Chile on September 18, and Belize on September 21.
Originally the celebration was established as a week-long celebration by President Johnson in 1968. President Reagan expanded it to a month in 1988 to allow for a more comprehensive recognition of the significant contributions Hispanic and Latinx Americans have made to the United States.
We are proud to offer to you a unique opportunity to learn, explore, and celebrate the rich diversity of the Latinx culture. Throughout history, Latinx activists, writers, scientists, educators, musicians, athletes, entrepreneurs, and artists have left a solid legacy that continues to shape and enrich our nation. Join us in celebrating the Latinx Heritage at our upcoming events this month.
Because students do not start class until the end of September, at COCC we celebrate the whole month of October!
Trailblazing in Space: Missions of Discovery & DiversityDr. Ellen Ochoa – Former NASA Director Thursday, October 3, 7 p.m., Tower Theatre, Bend Livestream also available Space is limited! For more information visit the COCC Foundation lecture webpage
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A Conversation with Dr. Ellen OchoaStudent-only event Join us to meet and greet the first Latina in space, Dr. Ellen Ochoa. -researcher, inventor, astronaut with four missions and director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center Friday, October 4, Multicultural Center, 12-1 p.m. For more information contact latinx@cocc.edu |
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Writing your name in Mayan glyphs- a workshop with Pedro ParraImmerse yourself in the native writing system of the Maya civilization and learn how to write your name with Mayan glyphs while listening ancestral sounds of pre-Hispanic origin. Tuesday October 22nd 4-6 PM - Redmond Campus Technology education Center 2030 SE College Loop FREE and OPEN to the community Space is limited, please RSVP to latinx@cocc.edu |
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Latin Jazz and Latin Music in the US Lecture & Latin Ensemble ConcertDr. Freddy Vilches – Lewis & Clark College - Portland, OR Tuesday October 29th 5:30 - 7:30 PM - Willie Hall – Bend Campus 2600 NW College Way Bend, OR This lecture traces the history of Latin Jazz and other Latin American musical styles in the US. Participants will be exposed to Afro-Cuban rhythms (son, rumba, chachachá, etc.), and to South American rhythms such as bossa nova, joropo, milonga, cueca and huayno. The lecture will be followed by a concert featuring Latin Jazz and other Latin American musical traditions. The ensemble's repertoire includes original pieces, as well as classic songs from Latin Jazz and Latin music in the US. FREE and OPEN to the community For more information please contact latinx@cocc.edu |
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More Information about Latinx programming contact
Claudia Bisso-Fetzer, PhD
cbissofetzer@cocc.edu | 541-318-3117
Visit the COCC Multicultural Department Webpage
In advance of College events, persons needing accommodation or transportation because
of a physical or mobility disability should contact Caitlyn Gardner at 541-383-7237.
For accommodation because of other disability such as hearing impairment, contact
Disability Services at 541-383-7583.