Each October, the Association of Latin American Students, along with the Latino Center, help Tufts University celebrate Latino Heritage Month. Heritage Month kicks off with a reception in the Latino Center. The previous Heritage Months have been filled with activities, speakers and performers. We have had a panel on immigration policy and reform as well as a performance of Yo Soy Latina. Our activities range from a Poetry Night where students showcase their poetic skills to a Salsa night at Hotung with a live salsa band! The goal of Latino Heritage Month is to raise awareness in the Tufts Community about Latino issues, both in the United States and in Latin America. Through our events, we hope to help people gain a better understanding of what it means to be Latino and learn about the rich culture and history that we all share.
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Events For Latino Heritage Month:

Latino Heritage Month Opening Reception Monday, October 4th 5-7 pm Latino Center Join us in kicking off Latino Heritage Month with live music and food from Oriental de Cuba!
Ken Gonzalez-Day Artist Lecture Wednesday, October 12th 4:30 pm Aidekman Arts Center Hear Ken Gonzalez-Day speak about his new collection of sculpture busts titled Profiled, with a reception to follow. Exhibition sponsored by the Tufts University Art Gallery.
Chungui: Horror Without Tears Thursday, October 13th The following event for Latino Heritage Month has been cancelled.
Latino Alumni Luncheon Saturday, October 15th: Latino Center, 11 am – 1 pm The Latino Alumni Association encourages you to bring your friends, family, and fellow Jumbo's for great food and even better company. There will be homecoming events throughout campus for the day so this would a great opportunity to revive your Jumbo pride!
Latinos Take Over Hotung Friday, October 21st Hotung Café, 10 pm – 2 am Come dance the night away! A salsa band will be performing from 10 – 12 pm, followed by a DJ performance from 12 am – 2 am. Sponsored by the Association of Latin American Students
Alumni-Student Multicultural Connections: Impact of Race in the Workplace Tuesday, October 25th Alumnae Lounge, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Alumni and students will participate in small group dinner discussions about the experiences of people of color in a professional environment. Sponsored by the Latino Center, Asian American Center, Africana Center, and Alumni Association.
Poetry Café with Mayda Del Valle Thursday, October 27th Hotung Café, 7 pm – 10 pm Open Mic poetry night followed by a performance by artist Mayda Del Valle, who has been featured in Latina Magazine, The New York Times, and has performed at the 2009 White House Poetry Jam. Sponsored by the Association of Latin American Students and the AS&E Diversity Fund