FDU Hispanic Heritage Month 2023

Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 2023: “FDU Latinx Roots”

Head over to the Hispanic Center art exhibit, located on the fourth floor of Robison Hall, Metropolitan Campus. Open Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5PM. Mixed media, digital art, oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings; pastels; and drawings by FDU students Jasmine Deppol, Michelle Fernandez, Miguel Lazo, Laileni Mendoza Reyes, Alexander Rivera, Sarah Rivera and Oscar Rosario, inspired by their Latinx heritage. For information call 201-692-2625 or email oujo@fdu.edu.

Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2023: “Hispanic Poets Book Exhibit”

Stop by the Florham Campus and Metropolitan Campus libraries to view the exhibit. Check out the Hispanic Heritage LibGuides here.

Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2023: “Latino Sazón at the Cafeteria”

Check out the weekly Latin American cuisine celebration at The Dish on the Florham Campus and the Metropolitan Campus. Learn more here.

Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2023: “Música!”

A student-led, graphic design art exhibition. Located in the Great Hall in the Hennessy Hall on the Florham Campus. For more information about event, contact Professor Luz Huertas at lhuertas@fdu.edu.

Sept. 19, 2023 at 11 AM: “Tres Leches Bake Sale”

Come support the Latino American Student Organization (LASO) and buy tres leches cakes. Student Center, Florham Campus. Cash only. Learn more on their Instagram here.

Sept. 20, 2023 at 6 PM: “Pertenezco Aquí: I Belong Here”

Bilingual panel discussion. Professionals of Hispanic descent from the FDU community speaking about their cultural identities, educational experiences and career journeys and share advice with students, panelists Micaela Camacho-Tenreiro, coordinator, School of the Arts; Laureano Corces, Spanish; Michael Cotto, humanities (Metro); Carmen Ferrari, campus director of financial aid (Metro); Arlette Hernandez, director of enrollment services (Van); Luz Huertas, history and coordinator, Latin American studies minor; Maria Nunez, Petrocelli Center (Metro); and Marisela Rivera, assistant director for global engagement, global learning (Metro). Cosponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences, FDU libraries and Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. Register and access Zoom link here. For information email tcruz01@fdu.edu or go to Pertenesco Aquí.

Sept. 26, 2023 at 2:30 PM: “Poetas Bilingües”

A bilingual poetry reading. Located at the Rutherford Room at the Florham Campus. Sponsored by the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. For more information about event, contact Professor Luz Huertas at lhuertas@fdu.edu.

Sept. 27, 2023 at 5:30 PM: “Celebrating Spanish Heritage”

A virtual writing studio workshop, best of Spanish culture, Claudia Arones, Spanish to English ESL instructor, Metro Writing Studio, and Spanish, Livingston (N.J.) High School. Sponsored by the Metro Writing Studio; Zoom (ID: 929 0438 7024; password: 074540). For more information, go to Metro Writing Studio.

Sept. 28, 2023 at 6 PM: “Hispanic Heritage Month Festival”

Located at the Student Union Building at Metropolitan Campus. Sponsored by the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. For more information about event, contact Professor Luz Huertas at lhuertas@fdu.edu.

Sept. 28, 2023 at 7 PM: “A Night of Literature with FDU Writers”

Zoom link available here. Sponsored by the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. For more information about event, contact Professor Luz Huertas at lhuertas@fdu.edu.

Oct. 3, 2023 at 10 AM: “Exploring Pre-Columbian Latin Art”

Located in University Hall 15 at the Metropolitan Campus. Sponsored by the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. For more information about event, contact Professor Luz Huertas at lhuertas@fdu.edu.

Oct. 4, 2023 at 4 PM: “Una Tarde de Tango”

A history of tango and dance presentation. Located in the Orangerie at the Florham Campus. Sponsored by the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. For more information about event, contact Professor Luz Huertas at lhuertas@fdu.edu.

Oct. 5, 2023 at 1 PM: “¿Qué Pasa, FDU?”

WFDU program with DJ Professora Acosta, focused on the celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month. Listen here.

Oct. 7, 2023 at 5 PM: “New York Red Bulls Soccer Game”

Includes bus ride to the game. Get your ticket in advance at the Student Union Building, $15 per ticket. Meet at the Student Union Building at Metropolitan Campus. For more information about event, contact Professor Luz Huertas at lhuertas@fdu.edu.

Oct. 8, 2023: at 3 PM: “FDU Unidos”

Hispanic Center soccer game. Located at the Soccer Field on the Metropolitan Campus. Sponsored by the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. For more information about event, contact Professor Luz Huertas at lhuertas@fdu.edu.

Oct. 12, 2023 at 7 PM: “Cantemos!”

Bilingual karaoke night. Located in the Bottle Hill Room at Florham Campus. Sponsored by the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. For more information about event, contact Professor Luz Huertas at lhuertas@fdu.edu.

Oct. 16, 2023 at 7 PM: “Las Magnificas”

A Chamber Music Performance. Located in Dickinson Hall at the Metropolitan Campus. Sponsored by the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. For more information about event, contact Professor Luz Huertas at lhuertas@fdu.edu.

Oct. 18, 2023 at 3 PM: “Conversing with Dr. Patricia Bazan”

A conversation with Dr. Patricia Bazan, author of Cinco Nébulas de Obsesión and Un Lazarillo en Londres. Located in the Orangerie at the Florham Campus. Sponsored by the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. For more information about event, contact Professor Luz Huertas at lhuertas@fdu.edu.

Oct. 19, 2023 at 6:30 PM: “Nuestras Voces 2023”

A student-led, open forum. Register and access Zoom link here. Sponsored by the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. For more information about event, contact Professor Luz Huertas at lhuertas@fdu.edu.