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Padron Campus Hispanic Heritage Month 2024: Events

This guide summarizes the event calendar for the Padron Campus Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

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Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 @ Padrón Campus

Miami Dade College proudly celebrate every year from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 the contributions of Hispanics to the United States and the world. The Padrón Campus HHM Committee curates a selection of events and activities showcasing contributions in the humanities and sciences. This year, the celebration focuses on Hispanic pioneers of change and how they are helping to shape the future of our country.  

During the 4 weeks of celebration

Schedule of Events

Monthlong, September to October

Sept. 15 to
Oct. 15           

Latin American Books for the World!

Book display at the Learning Commons highlighting Latin American literature impact in the U.S. and the world. Also online.

Padrón Campus Learning Commons
Room 6011
During Hours of Operation

Sept. 18
Sept. 25
Oct. 2
Oct. 9
Oct 16

Ema Ri: Artist in Residence @ Padrón Campus.

The MDC and local communities will be able to meet artist Ema Ri and see what they have been developing in their studio at the Padrón campus. Visit and engage the artist in conversation and meet Museum of Art and Design staff members.

            Padrón Campus Art Gallery
          Room 3113
          11 am - 1 pm

   

Week of September 15 - 22

All Week, Sept. 15 - 22

 

Sept.
16th

Latino Poetry Workshop Series: Part I

Join Poet Omar Figueras for a series of online workshops exploring Latino poetry. Learn techniques and get feedback on your own writing.

Online via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/yc8f7486
6 pm - 7 pm
This event is sponsored by a Library of America grant: Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home, Padrón Campus Communications, Arts and Philosophy department, and Padrón Campus Learning Commons!

Sept.
19th

Maria Carla Chicuén: Achieve the College Dream.

María Carla Chicuén, Executive Director of Cultural Affairs at MDC and author of the book, Achieve the College Dream: You Don’t Have to Be Rich to Attend a Top School will share her journey as a Cuban immigrant, MDC student, and finally, a graduate of Harvard University.

Room 6151
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
This event is sponsored by WeLearn366 and MDC Cultural Affairs!

Sept. 
19th

Budgeting your Personal and College Life

Join this free online seminar and learn essential tips about managing your personal budget effectively while in college.

           Online via MS Teams: https://tinyurl.com/mry8bpcj
           Meeting ID: 272 324 209 140 
 |  Passcode: Gk2MNk
           11:15 am 
- 1 pm
           This event is sponsored by Trio Educational Opportunity Center and School of Education!

Week of September 23 - 29

Monday, September 23:

Sept.
23rd

Latino Poetry Workshop Series: Part II

Join Poet Omar Figueras for a series of online workshops exploring Latino poetry. Learn techniques and get feedback on your own writing.

Online via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/yc8f7486
6 pm - 7 pm
This event is sponsored by a Library of America grant: Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home, Padrón Campus Communications, Arts and Philosophy department, and Padrón Campus Learning Commons!

Week of September 30 - October 6

All week, Sept. 30 - Oct. 6:

Sept.
30th

Latino Poetry Workshop Series: Part III

Join Poet Omar Figueras for a series of online workshops exploring Latino poetry. Learn techniques and get feedback on your own writing.

Online via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/yc8f7486
6 pm - 7 pm
This event is sponsored by a Library of America grant: Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home, Padrón Campus
 Communications, Arts and Philosophy department, and Padrón Campus Learning Commons!

Oct.
3rd

MOAD and Ema Ri Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month @ Padrón Campus

This event will feature a reception with live music followed by an interactive and expressive artmaking activity with artist in residence Ema Ri. This event honors and recognizes the innumerable achievements of communities with Hispanic heritage. Refreshments will be served. Register here!

Room 3113
Padrón Campus Art Gallery
627 SW 27th Avenue
Miami, FL 33135
This event is sponsored by MOAD.

Week of October 14 - 20

All week, Oct. 14 - 20:

Oct.
15th

Poetry Reading & Discussion with Poet Legna Rodriguez. (This event is in Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation)

Join us for a special event with poet Legna Rodriguez for a discussion and reading of Latino poetry. Gain insights into the themes and techniques used in contemporary Latino poetry.

Room 201
11:15 am - 12:30 pm

This event is sponsored by a Library of America grant: Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home, Padrón Campus Communications, Arts and Philosophy department, and Padrón Campus Learning Commons!

Oct.
16th

Children’s Literature by Hispanic Authors

During this remote session, the MDC Early Childhood Club will be reading important children’s literary works by Hispanic authors. Recommendations for parents to read to children at home will be provided.

Online via Zoom: https://mdc-edu.zoom.us/j/8289237886
5 pm - 6 pm
This event is sponsored by MDC School of Education and the Early Childhood Club.

Oct.
16th

Hispanic Desserts: A Cooking Demonstration. (This event is in Spanish)

Local baker chef from Dulces Tere will be demonstrating how to make delicious Hispanic desserts from various countries. Desserts will be shared with the audience for a tasting experience of Hispanic proportions.

          Room 201
          12 pm - 1 pm
          This event is sponsored by the World Languages department, Testing and Evaluation department, and     
           Padrón Student Life.

This event is canceled!

 

Oct.
18th

Latino Poets: Open Mic Session at Books & Books Coconut Grove (This event in Spanish and English).

MDC Padron campus students will read original poetry during an Open Mic evening at Books & Books with special guest and poet Legna Rodriguez.

          Books & Books Coconut Grove
          3409 Main Highway
          Coconut Grove, FL 33133
          Ph: 305.477.0866
          6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
         This event is sponsored by a Library of America grant: Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home, Padrón
           Campus 
Communications, Arts and Philosophy department, Padrón Campus Learning Commons, and         
         Books & Books Bookstores!

Contact

 

For more information, please contact Erick Dominicis: 305-237-6151 or edominic@mdc.edu