1999 Calendar

August 16 - October 16
USF Contemporary Art Museum

AMNESIA - Contemporary South American Art Exhibit

Guest Artist, Oscar Munoz. Open Monday through Friday 10AM - 5 PM, and Saturday 1PM - 4 PM. Admission is free. Sponsored by USF Contemporary Art Museum. Contact: Alexa Favata, 974-2849.

September 21, Tuesday
12:00 pm, Marshall Center Room 269

THE TRANSFORMATION OF SOCIAL POLICY IN CHILE IN THE 1980s AND 1990s: ITS SOCIAL AND CULTURAL IMPLICATIONS 

Lecture by Javier Corvalan Rodriguez, Ph.D. Introduction by Michael Conniff, Ph.D.

September 22, Wednesday
3:30 pm, USF Library - Grace Allen Room

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE DISCOURSE AND PRACTICE OF THE CHILEAN EDUCATIONAL REFORM: MAIN ASSUMPTIONS, INTERPRETATIVE PARADIGMS, AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Lecture by Javier Corvalan Rodriguez, Ph.D. Introduction by Linda Whiteford, Ph.D.

September 24, Friday
9:00 am, FMHI - Room 1503 (Main entrance next to Security Office)

COLLOQUIUM: SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE UTILIZATION

Participants: Javier Corvalan Rodriguez, Ph.D., Susan Greenbaum, Mario Hernandez, Sharon Hodges, Trevor Purcell, Elizabeth Onjoro. Discussant: Michael Angrosino, Ph.D.

*Dr. Corvalan Rodriguez' lectures are sponsored by University Lecture Series, Latin American Caribbean Studies, Department of Anthropology, Department of Child and Family Studies, FMHI, Hispanic Heritage Committee. Contact: Ricardo Contreras, 974-4598.

September 29, Wednesday
5:00 pm, Sociology 131

LUIS MONTANE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY IN CUBA

Lecture by Dr. Antonio Martinez Fuentes of University of Havana. Sponsored by Latin American Caribbean Studies, Anthropology Department and Office of Research. Contact: Department of Anthropology, 974-6237.

September 29, Wednesday
6:30 pm, Marshall Center Room 270

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S HUMAN RIGHTS

Panel discussion with Academics and activists on a wide variety of issues affecting women on a global scale. Sponsored by USF Amnesty International and other departments. Contact: Rodrick Colbert, 494-1299.

October 1, Friday
10:30 am Centre Club

HISPANIC CEO BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES

Sponsored by USF College of Business. Contact: Celina Jozsi or Michelle Jimenez, 974-3072 or 974-6574.

October 1, Friday
4:30 pm USF Contemporary Art Museum

!VIVA LA RAZA! RECEPTION

USF's Hispanic Heritage Celebration Opening Reception to recognize our Latino Graduate Fellows and newly appointed Hispanic Administrators. Sponsored by the Hispanic Heritage Committee. Refreshments. Contact: Raquel Doblas-Shaw, 974-0481.

October 5, Tuesday
7:00 pm, Special Events Center

EVENING WITH MORRIS DEES

Discussion with Morris Dees, Founder Southern Law Poverty Center. Reception. Sponsored by Amnesty International USF, USF Chapter NAACP, and USF Office of Diversity Initiatives. Contact: Rodrick Colbert, 494-1299.

October 7, Thursday
5:00 pm

IMPACT OF HISPANICS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TECHNOLOGY

Presentation by two guest speakers, distinguished engineers in local firms. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by USF College of Engineering and Society for Hispanic and Professional Engineers. Contact: Elida Porro, 974-5186.

October 12, Tuesday
12:00 - 2:00 pm, Westside Conference Center Room "E"

VAMOS A BAILAR!

Demonstrations of dances from different Latin American countries; history of the dance and an opportunity for audience participation. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Florida Mental Health Institute. Contact: Flor Rodriguez, 974-1990.

October 14, Thursday
5:00 pm, Marshall Center

THE COMMUNITY AND AWAKENING SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS

Dr. Juan Andrade, president of the United States Hispanic Leadership Conference, will address students, faculty and staff in a discussion about social issues affecting Hispanics which are crucial to the advancement of equality for all. Sponsored by Latin American Students Association and the League of United Latin American Citizens. Contact: Gloria Vales, 974-9699.

CUBAN-BLACK AMERICAN

Evelio Grillo, retired California political activist and Ybor City native discusses his autobiography to be published by the Hispanic Literary Recovery Project of Houston. Sponsored by Department of Anthropology. Contact: Susan Greenbaum, 974-0777.

October 17, Sunday
2:00 pm, Cuban Club - Palm Ave. & 14th Street, Ybor City

CIRCULO CUBANO DE TAMPA AND UNION MARTI MACEO- 100 YEARS

To commemorate and celebrate its founding. Sponsored by the Florida Humanities Council and co-hosted by La Sociedad Union Marti-Maceo. Commemorative speeches, slides and a display of historical exhibits.

October 21, Thursday
7:00 pm, Graphicstudio

LATIN AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE WORK OF GRACIELA ITURBIDE

Sponsored by Graphicstudio. Contact: Noel Smith, 974-5866.

October 21, Thursday

GAY LIFE IN CUBA

Sponsored by Amnesty International USF and USF Pride Alliance. Contact: Rodrick Colbert, 974-1299.

October 21, Thursday
7:30 pm - 12:30 am, Marshal Center Ballroom

Semi-formal event consisting of a Latin speaker, poet, singer, informational on organizations, food, beverage, and a party!

October 22, Friday
4:00 pm, Marshall Center, Campus View East

UPDATES FROM VENEZUELA

Miguel Enrique Otero, Publisher, El Nacional, Venezuelan newspaper. Sponsored by Latin Community Advancement, El Nuevo Siglo, Latin American Caribbean Studies. Contact: Latin American Caribbean Studies, 974-3547.

October 28, Thursday
12:00 - 1:30 pm, TECO Hall, College of Education

EXPLORING OUR ROOTS AND THEIR IMPACT ON OUR WORK

Informal dialogue session for Hispanic College of Education students, faculty, and staff to explore cross-cultural issues related to teacher preparation. Individuals from other colleges and from the community are also welcome to partake in the discussion. Sponsored by the College of Education's Diversity Committee. Light lunch will be provided. RSVP: by 10/21/99, Paulette Walker, 974-4874 or Mari Fernandez, 974-2673.

October 28, Thursday
3:00 pm, Library-Grace Allen Room

LECTURE: LATIN AMERICA IN AN ERA OF GLOBALIZATION

Speaker Francisco Sanchez, Senior Advisor to the Envoy to the Americas and Special Advisor to the President on the Americas. Sponsored by Latin Community Advancement and Government & International Affairs. Contact: Harry Vanden, 974-2683.

October 29, Friday
2:15 - 3:15 pm, Theater 1 - TAR 120

DANCE AND MUSICAL SELECTIONS FROM DIFFERENT LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES

Choreographed and performed by USF College of Fine Arts students and guests. Sponsored by USF College of Fine Arts. Contact: Carol Kerrigan, 974-1747.

November 5, Friday
Noon, CPR 478

BROWN BAG LUNCH

Attendees of the 13th annual Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Conference will report on conference news about Hispanics and higher education. Sponsored by Latin Community Advancement. Contact: Donna Parrino, 974-5145.

November 12, Friday
7:30 pm, Cooper Hall 103

INKARI, ANDEAN FOLK MUSIC FROM PERU

Sponsored by Latin American Caribbean Studies and Club Peruano de Tampa. Donations requested to support activities of the Club Peruano. Contact: Club Peruano, 926-8671.

November 15, Thursday
7:30 pm, Marshall Center Ballroom

MARIA HINOJOSA, LECTURE

Dynamic and thought provoking speaker, author and NPR New York coorespondant.

Sponsored by USF Lecture Series. Contact: Laurie Woodward, 974-5400.

November 16, Tuesday
7:45-9:00 am, Florida State Fairgrounds

EDUCATION IN ACTION BREAKFAST

To benefit migrant scholarships, hosted by the College of Education Migrant Institute and the USF Latin Community Advisory Committee. Speakers: Major Elaine White, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, and Rep. Bob Henriquez. Sponsored by the Florida State Fair Authority. $25/person; corporate tables available. Contact: Donna Parrino, 974-5145 or Joe Tomaino, 974-0363.