Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrates Culture & Achievement

MEDIA CONTACT: Damita Chambers, dchambers@bowiestate.edu, 301-832-2628 mobile

(BOWIE, Md.) – With an aim toward promoting diversity and inclusion, the Bowie State University community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with events to celebrate cultural awareness and honor the contributions of Latino communities.

A new Multicultural Programs and Services Office, coordinated by Keadrick Peters, has coordinated events throughout the month with Raices, the student group, and the Department of Language, Literature & Cultural Studies. Through this office, Peters has planned events and activities to engage the university community in cultural heritage celebrations throughout the year.

For Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, some featured Bowie State activities include:

• 7^th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Contest
  September 15 – October 15
  Top trivia winners receive gift cards to the BSU bookstore.

• A Taste of Hispanic Culture Food Demonstration
  Every Tuesday during Hispanic Heritage Month from 12-1 p.m. (Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15)
  Student Center, Lobby
  Learn to prepare Hispanic heritage dishes for ongoing celebration all year long.

• The State of Being Latino at BSU and Society Lunch & Learn
  Wednesday, Sept. 25, 12-1 p.m.
  Student Center, Annapolis Room
  This event highlights the Latino student experiences at BSU, as well as within the global society.

• 2^nd Annual Taste of Hispanic Culture
  Thursday, October 3, 12-2 p.m.
  Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Nursing, Beacon Room
  Enjoy samples of Latino cultural dishes.

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