September 15-October 15 marks the recognition of Latinx Heritage Month, honoring the history and contributions of Latinx people within the U.S. including celebrating histories and cultural identities rooted in Latin America. This year, Otis College has several exciting events, guest artists, and student programs that are designed to celebrate, uplift, and educate our community about Latinx history and culture.
Throughout the month: Meals in Elaine's Dining Hall
Throughout the month there will be meals in Elaine's Dining Hall representing the cultural foods of many Latin countries including Guatemala on September 16, Puerto Rico on September 18, Mexico on September 23, Nicaragua on September 25, El Salvador on September 30, Argentia on October 2, Cuba on October 7, and Peru on October 14. Look at their menu for more details.
Co-hosted by Bon Appetit Catering and DEIB.
List of Events
Fiesta De La Cultura Hispana
Location: Commons
September 17 from 11am to 12pm
Come join RA Em and CAB member Rae, in the commons, during lunch for a celebration honoring the Latinx students at Otis! There will be fun activities for all students to participate in. You won't want to miss out on the festivities and yummy treats!
Hosted by Residence Life and Campus Activities Board
Otis Fine Arts Visual Artist Lecture Series: Carmen Argote
Location: Forum
September 17 from 11am to 12:45pm
We are excited to host Carmen Argote on Tuesday, September 17th, from 11-12:15 in the Otis forum! Join us for this special guest lecture series and Q&A. Carmen Argote (b. 1981, Guadalajara, Mexico) works in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. She received her BA, in 2004, and MFA, in 2007, from University of California, Los Angeles. Her work has been exhibited at various institutions, including Ballroom Marfa, Texas (2017); Los Angeles County Museum of Art (2017); Denver Art Museum (2017); Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach, California (2017); National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago (2015); MAK Center, Los Angeles (2015); and Vincent Price Art Museum, Los Angeles (2013). She is a recipient of the Rema Hort Mann Foundation YoYoYo Grant (2015) and the California Community Foundation Emerging Artist Grant (2013).
Hosted by: Fine Arts Department
Loteria Fiesta
Location: The Commons
September 26th from 11am to 12pm
Enjoy food and a mariachi band in the Commons!
Hosted by Student Union and TISOs
Conversation with Congressman Tony Cardenas
October 2nd: Conversation with Congressman Tony Cardenas
Join us for a dynamic conversation with Congressman Tony Cardenas. He will be discussing the importance of sharing your voice, expressing your art, and making yourself heard in a large, creative economy like Los Angeles, and the intersection of justice and the arts.