The following was originally published on Emory News Center. By Michelle Ricker.
National Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off Sunday, Sept. 15, and there’s no shortage of great ways to celebrate across campus. Mark your calendar for these upcoming events on Emory’s Atlanta and Oxford College campuses, which you won’t want to miss.
Hispanic Authors Book Display
Head to the Oxford College Library throughout the month for a book display featuring Hispanic authors—you just might find your new favorite read!
Plus, be sure to check out the Emory Libraries post on celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, which highlights recent literature written by Hispanic American/Latinx authors that can be found in the Emory Libraries collections.
Latin Heritage Month Queer Book Club
Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 12 p.m.
Join the Office of LGBT Life and the Barkley Forum for this month’s Queer Book Club. Sign up for the book club, which meets in Cox Hall Room 324, and receive a free copy of “Borderlands: La Frontera” by Gloria Anzaldua.
Dine with the Chef at Oxford Café
Wednesday, Sept. 18
This exclusive dining experience for Oxford students will feature a special Latin American-inspired menu. To RSVP, ask a chef in the Oxford Café for details.
Can’t make it on Sept. 18? Stop by the Café any time now through Oct. 8, to enjoy a rotating schedule of dishes created by Oxford Latinx.
First Year Feria
Sunday, Sept. 22, at 5 p.m.
Head to the First Year Quad on the Atlanta campus to learn more about Latinx and Hispanic clubs available at Emory and to enjoy food and games at the first-ever First Year Feria. This event is open to the entire Emory community.
Celebración de la Herencia Hispana
Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m.
Participate in the Celebración de la Herencia Hispana, a Spanish-language celebration and discussion of Latinx identity hosted by residents of the Casa Émory theme house (746 Peavine Creek Dr.) and the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. This event is aimed at Emory undergraduates, but grad students, staff and faculty are also welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Be sure to check Emory News Center throughout the month as more events are added. Want to share an event that’s open to the campus community? Send an email to emoryreport@emory.edu.
