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CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AT TCC
SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 15, 2009
National theme: Embracing the fierce urgency of now!
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (Aug. 24, 2009) – Celebrating the rich and diverse cultural traditions of Hampton Roads’ Hispanic-American community, Tidewater Community College will commemorate National Hispanic Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, on all four of its campuses, with a month-long schedule of speakers and cultural activities, all free of charge and open to the public.
The theme of the 2009 National Hispanic Heritage Month is: Embracing the fierce urgency of now!
TCC’s events and activities, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 16, and running through Wednesday, Oct. 14, will pay homage to this theme by recognizing the spirit and contributions of Hispanic Americans not only in this community, but nationwide.
For questions, contact TCC’s Information Center, 822-1122. For campus locations, maps and driving directions, visit http://www.tcc.edu//welcome/locations/index.htm.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Thursday, Oct. 1, 6 p.m.
Cartoonist and journalist Hector Cantú,
creator of the celebrated comic-strip, “Baldo”
College-wide keynote address with reception to follow
TCC Roper Performing Arts Center, Norfolk
CAMPUS EVENTS
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 12 p.m.
Fiesta with food, music, dance lessons and trivia games Hector Cantú
Waterfront Conference Room, Portsmouth Campus
Thursday, Sept. 17, 12 p.m.
Fiesta with food, music, dance lessons and trivia games
Snack Bar, Virginia Beach Campus
Monday, Sept. 21, 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Presentation by Linda Harris, attorney and TCC Disabilities Services coordinator
Topic: The Journey of Sonia Sotomayor
Sponsored by the TCC Women’s Center
Martin Building, 5th Floor, Room 2502, Norfolk Campus
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 12 p.m.
Fiesta with food, music and dance lessons (weather permitting)
On the Green, Norfolk Campus
Thursday, Sept. 24, 12 p.m.
Fiesta with food, music, dance lessons and trivia games
Whitehurst Building, Student Lounge, Chesapeake Campus
Thursday, Sept. 24, 12:30 p.m.
Presentation by Dr. Gabriela Christie Toletti, TCC Spanish professor
Topic: Praising Our Hispanic American Cultural Patchwork
Pungo Auditorium, Virginia Beach Campus
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 12 p.m.
Presentation by Kevin Brady, TCC history professor
Topic: Tejanos under the Texas Flag
Whitehurst Building, Room 2057, Chesapeake Campus
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 5-7 p.m.
Fiesta with food, music, dance lessons and trivia games
On the Green, Norfolk Campus
Rain site: Andrews Building Lobby
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 12 p.m
Presentation by Dr. William Paquette, TCC history professor
Topic: 12/21/2012, the Mayan Calendar and the End of the World
Waterfront Conference Room, Portsmouth Campus
Thursdays, throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
HITZ on the Plaza – Hispanic Edition
On the Green, Norfolk Campus
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