2013 Semana de la Raza
Faces of Latino Culture - Rostros de la Cultura
Week of the People
A Week of Latino Culture, Advocacy and Celebration
- When:
- April 22 - 26, 2013
- Where:
- Rock Creek Campus, Building 9 Event Center
- Who:
- Open to the public. All events are free to attend - children are welcome!
- Further Reading:
- Learn more about Latino culture - find books, articles, and music at the PCC Library resources for Semana de la Raza.
Brought to you by: Multicultural Programming Committee–Rock Creek, Multicultural Center, ASPCC, Student Clubs & Dean of Students Office, Office of International Education, Blick Art Supplies, Utrecht Art Supplies, MUSE Art & Design.
Volunteer!
Event Schedule
All Week
- Building Community through Murals: A How-To Workshop
- Monday: 11am to 4pm, Event Center
Tuesday through Friday: 10am to 4pm, Building 3 Mall
Facilitated by Sandy Sampson
Monday, April 22
- Kick Off Event
- 10 to 11:30am
Afrotimba, Cuban Percussion Band - Rueda de Casino, Cuban style Salsa
- 12:30 to 1:30pm
Cuban-style Salsa lesson & demonstration
Tuesday, April 23
- Middle School/High School Day
- 9am to 3pm
Campus tours, Classroom visits and student led workshops on motivation and the importance of postsecondary education
Wednesday, April 24
- 14
- 12 noon to 2pm
Film clips from the upcoming documentary film 14, followed by a discussion with producer Anne Galisky - La Mision
- 3 to 5pm
Followed by a discussion facilitated by the WRC
Thursday, April 25
- Workshops
- 8 to 11:30am and 2 to 4pm
Student/Faculty & Staff led Workshops - The Time is Now
- 9 to 10am
The Time is Now: A look at immigration reform - Routes to Permanent Residence
- 11am to 12 noon
Immigration Law Presentation with Attorney Jimmy Namgyal - Frida, Un Retablo
- 12 noon to 2pm
Teatro Milagro's Frida, Un Retablo - Café Latino
- 2pm to 3pm
- Debunking Latino/Chicano Stereotypes in the Media and Film
- 10-11am
Learn more about Latino/Chicano stereotypes portrayed in the media and analyze the social implications of images and representations in the media and films, especially those that reproduce cultural stereotypes in connection to gender.
Friday, April 26
- Closing Ceremony
- 9 to 11am
Closing Ceremony Brunch Revealing of the 2013 Semana de la Raza Mural. Cesar Chavez Awards & Essay Contest Recognition. Musical Guest: Edna Vazquez.
Events throughout the month
- Essay Contest
- Faces of Latino Culture; Rostros de la Cultura Photoshoot
- Latino Art Exhibition in Helzer Art Gallery
For more information
Contact us at: thrive@pcc.edu or 971-722-7279