Mexican/American Latino Studies Program

Community & Cultural Events

Contact Information
Humanities Division Office
972-238-6252
Sara Cardona
scardo@dcccd.edu
972-761-6704

Join us for exciting community and cultural events. Celebrate Hispanic heritage in September with The Center for Mexican American/Latino Studies, as we present music, theater, lectures and other entertainment. Look for up-coming film series, cultural workshops, and seminars for members of the business community.

Learn about this great culture that is all around us. Come find out what The Center for Mexican American/Latino Studies Program has to offer. Only at Richland College!

Upcoming Events

Dias De Los Muertos

Dias De Los Muertos Celebration/Days of the Dead
Exhibit of altars from October 27 - November 3, 2009
Reception and poetry reading:
Thursday, October 27 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fannin Hall Lobby

Cinenoteca Mexicana: Classic Mexican Film Series

All films are in Spanish with English subtitles. All presentations are from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. in Room D174


La Maldicion de La Llorona (The Curse of the Crying Woman)
Friday, October 30


El Bloero de Raquel
Friday, November 6


Salon Mexico
Friday, November 20

Looking Back: Trio Los Panchos


Michelle Navarro's grandfather was a founding member of the original troubadour tri famous for performing some of the most romantic music of the golden age of Mexico. She shares her stories and insight on the cultural significance of this famous group of musicians, Los Panchos.

Wednesday, November 18
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in the Brazos Gallery (Room C140)

Past Events

The Engima of Don Juan

The Enigma of Don Juan
Maryam Baig, PhD Candidate UTD
guest lecture on the figure of Don Juan in literature and theater
Tues. October 14, 12:45 E070

Goya and The Disasters of War

Goya and The Disasters of War
Michelle Pauken, PhD candidate UTD
guest lecture on the art of Francisco Goya
Thurs. October 9, 9:30 am C140

Mayor Miyagishima

Mayor Miyagishima, Las Cruces, NM
speaking on being of a bi-cultural heritage in the political arena
Wed. September 17, 10:10 am S103

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