Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-¬October 15) in the United States is the period when people recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and to celebrate Hispanic Cultural heritage and Hispanic culture. September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. They all declared independence in 1821. In addition, Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate their independence days on September 16, September 18, and September 21, respectively.
Please join in the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at Elon. Below you will find a list of September events planned for this occasion on main campus. Elon Law students will also be providing blog posts for this blog during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Hope you help us celebrate!
September Events
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Hispanic College Coffee
9:40-10:30am
Join us for College Coffee and enjoy Hispanic treats.
Fiesta de Independencia
Patio Area (outside Lakeside Dining Hall)
4:00-6:00pm
Join us in the celebration of the Independence of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Sample food from Spanish-speaking countries, dance and have fun with us.
Sponsored by the El Centro, LASO and the CREDE
Thursday, Sept. 17
The Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble
McCrary at 7:30 PM.
CALJE (Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble) is regarded as the new and innovative force on the Latin Jazz scene. With a global sound and ensemble, this band represents Afro-Cuban Jazz, as well as music from all of Latin America. They incorporate traditional Cuban rhythms such as son, guaguanco, and clave negra with modern Jazz harmony. Through this fusion concept, they have explored writing new music based on Argentinian Tango, Dominican Merengue, Puerto Rican Bomba y Plena, Spanish Flamenco and Jamaican Reggae. CALJE delivers captivating performances and high energy in the form of dance grooves. The music is primarily written by co-leaders trumpeter Victor Garcia and pianist Darwin Noguera. CALJE has performed and recorded with artists such as Grammy winners Howard Levy from the Bela Fleck Group and Brian Lynch from the Eddie Palmieri group, master percussionist Paoli Mejias and legendary trombonist Steve Turre. They have also given performances and clinics across the country and in three cities in the country of Nicaragua. Their debut album “Blueprints” was critically acclaimed, receiving 3 1/2 stars from Downbeat Magazine, as well as other media outlets across the US and abroad.
Sunday, September 20th
Latin Night in Soccer
Rudd Field
6:00pm
Join us for an evening of fun, music, and soccer as we cheer the Women’s Soccer Team as they play against Charlotte.
Saturday, Sept 26
Hispanic Tailgate
Bank of America Drive
11:00-1:00
The CREDE, LASO and El Centro invite you to bring your family to experience this classic American tradition with a twist. Sample food from Spanish-speaking countries, make friends and have fun with us.
Wednesday, Sept 30th
Typical Costa Rican breakfast
Irazu Coffee Shop
10:00am
Enjoy a Costa Rican breakfast: Gallo Pinto (rice and beans), plantains, cream and eggs at Irazú. Order in advance by 4:00pm Sept. 22nd at El Centro (Carlton 114).
Melissa Duncan
Melissa Duncan is a double Elon alum (B.A., 2006 and J.D., 2009). She serves as Director of Career & Student Development at Elon Law. Email her at mduncan6@elon.edu or stop by 110C to say hello!
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