HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH BEGINS SEPT. 15
A month of cultural events begins Saturday, Sept. 15, in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month at Old Dominion University. For more information, call 683-4406.
Events include:
September
15 Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff, keynote speaker David Lamb, author of "Do Platanos Go Wit' Collard Greens?", 7-9 p.m., Hampton/Newport News Rooms, Webb University Center.
17 Scholarships and Fellowships, presenters Debbie Martinez, Robert Sepulveda and Patsy Campbell of NASA Langley Research Center, 7-9 p.m., Suffolk Room, Webb University Center.
18 Hispanic/Latin American Cultural Connections Reception, 2-6 p.m., Elizabeth River Beach (rain site: Canterbury Center). RSVP: 683-4406.
24 Salsa Lessons, 5-10 p.m., Chesapeake Room, Webb University Center. $
26 Hispanic Employment Efforts, 5-7 p.m., Suffolk Room, Webb University Center.
October
3 "Immigration and Hispanics," keynote speaker Radlyn C. Mendoza, of Garner and Mendoza law firm, 6-9 p.m., Chesapeake Room, Webb University Center.
15 "Affirmative Action & Latinos," presenter Ismael Rivera, national president, American Association for Affirmative Action, " 6-9 p.m., Hampton/Newport News Rooms, Webb University Center.
27 "Hispanic Cultural Celebration & Health Fair," 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., North Mall, Webb University Center.
$ - Admission fee