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The Organization
of Latino American Students, La Unidad Latina/Lambda Upsilon Lambda
Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas
Sorority, Inc., Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority,
Inc., and Multicultural Student Services Center proudly present:
Latino Heritage Celebration 2006
September
Latino Heritage Welcome Dinner & Dessert Reception
Sunday, 09.10.06
6pm-7:30pm
Continental Ballroom, Marvin Center
We welcome and introduce Latino students and those interested in the Latino culture to Latino student organizations at GW.
BBQ/General Body Meeting
Tuesday, 09.12.06
7pm-9pm
MSSC 2127 G St
Welcome to the 1st General Body Meeting (GBM) of the Semester for Organization of Latino America Students. We will introduce the E-board and advertise LHC Events. The BBQ before the meeting will allow students to meet and mingle!
LUL/LASO Cook Out
Wednesday, 09.13.06
3pm-6pm
American University
Students from both campuses are invited to come socialize and enjoy free food, while meeting Latino Leaders from both GW and AU. This is a great opportunity to find out more information about each organizations future events.
I’m a Survivor…Latina Life at GW
Thursday, 09.14.06
8 pm
Alumni House
Las Hermanas of Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc has been here for a couple of years. We
know where to get good Latino food, get our hair done, and where to go
dancing with nuestra musica on a Saturday night. Come join us for some
refreshments as we share our secrets on how to survive life at GW as a Latina, everyone is welcome!
Latino Community Service @ CentroNía!
Saturday, 09.16.06
10 am-1 pm
The
GW Latino community will host their first annual service project which
will focus on the well being and betterment of the DC Latino community. Join us for a day of hands on service at a CentroNía! Meet at the MSSC.
AIDS Cultural Benefit Show
Sunday, 09.17.06
Time subject to change!
Continental Ballroom; Marvin Center
This event will showcase various cultural acts in an effort to raise money for AIDS research.
Sabor Latino
09.21.06
7 pm
Multicultural Student Services Center
Join
some of the East Coast’s most prominent leaders for a relaxing Latino
social event in which GW students can share in the delicacies of a
home-cooked meal.
Book Drive
Entire month
Drop-off locations- MSSC, Gelman, SAC Greek Office
Every year the Señoritas strive to incorporate the GW community in literacy awareness, our national philanthropy. Books
for all ages are welcomed and requested! Anyone who donates will be
entered in a raffle to win a $25 gift certificate to the GW Bookstore!
DC Walk for Literacy
Saturday, 09.23.06
8 AM – 1 PM
Tech World Plaza, K Street between 7th and 9th St. NW Washington, DC
At 21 percent, the national Latino high school dropout rate is more than twice the national average at 10 percent (PEW Hispanic Center Fact Sheet, January 2004). Help us fight this problem. For those interested in arriving together, we will be meeting at the Foggy Bottom Metro Station at 7:15 AM.
Salsa Lessons Buck/Book
Tuesday, 09.26.06
7 PM
TBD
Join the Señoritas for an evening of scintillating salsa dancing for amateurs and pros alike. Bring a book or a buck to participate. Donations will support “First Book.” www.firstbook.com
Our Workers, Our People: The Impact of Latinos on the US Economy
Thursday, 09.28.06
7 PM
MC 404
The Señoritas and OLAS will unite different aspects of the Latino workforce to discuss the importance of Latinos on the US economy. With
the looming immigration debate it is imperative we, a universal
community, understand how Latinos have positively contributed to this
country.
Golden Xplosion
Saturday, 09.30.06
10pm-2am
Continental Ballroom, Marvin Center
Come out to one of the greatest parties GWU has ever hosted! Ask around….you won’t be disappointed!
October:
Piri Thomas, Keynote Speaker
Wednesday, 10.04.06
7 PM
Mount Vernon Campus, Post Hall
Piri Thomas is an author, poet, activist, and storyteller. His
writing sheds light on the stories of Latinos who have been swept under
the rug, fallen through the cracks, and experienced injustice. His work and personal story are an excellent complement to this years LHC theme.
AIDS Walk
Saturday, 10.07.06
9 am- 1 pm
Freedom Plaza located at Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 13th and 14th St., Washington, D.C.
OLAS will participate in this year’s Whitman-Walker Clinic AIDS WALK in an effort to raise money for AIDS research.
Black, Brown, or American
Tuesday, 10.10.06
7pm-9pm
Marvin Center 101
Engage in a cross-cultural dialogue on what it means to be a man of color in the United States.
Hispanic Women of Excellence
Thursday, 10.12.06
7 PM
TBD
This annual event brings together Latina
professionals from a diverse array of fields to discuss their
experiences and provide guidance to GW students in search of success. Come listen to their stories and network with some of DC’s most prominent figures.
La Fiestasa
Saturday, 10.21.06
10pm-1am
Continental Ballroom, Marvin Center
Join the GWU Latino community for a family oriented evening providing closure and honor the great work of all LHC participants. You do not want to miss GW’s annual final event commemorating LHC!
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