The month long Rockland Community College celebration of Hispanic heritage begins on Thursday, September 20 at 12:30 pm, with a Kick Off Event that includes salsa dance lessons, live music and refreshments. Other events range from movies, book discussions, a career mosaic to visual artist Orlando Reyes and Hispanic Heritage Student Achievement Awards. All events are free.
Thursday, September 20 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Kick Off Event with the 3D Music Band - salsa lessons with Lazaro Chavez in the Student Union or the Fieldhouse depending on the weather. Contact Cathlene Cruz at ccruz@sunyrockland.edu or 845-574-4140 for more information.
Tuesday, September 25 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
También la Lluvia (Even the Rain)
Technology Center – Ellipse, Room 8180
Facilitated by Vanessa Lago-Barros
Monday, October 1 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Simon Bolívar: The Liberator
Academic II, Room 2325
Facilitated by Josephine Tarsia
Thursday, October 4 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Career Mosaic: The Hispanic Experience
Facilitated by Nilda Aragones - Refreshments served
Thursday, October 4 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m
Nada by Carmen Laforet (book discussion)
Cultural Arts Center, Faculty Staff Dining Room
Facilitated by Vanessa Lago-Barros
Refreshments served – please RSVP to vlagobar@sunyrockland.edu
Tuesday, October 9 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 pm)
Presentation by visual artist Orlando Reyes
Technology Center, Ellipse, Room 8180
Tuesday, October 16 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
The Immigrant Experience - Panel Discussion
Technology Center – Ellipse, Room 8180
Monday, October 22 6:30 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Month Student Achievement Awards - Cultural Arts Theater
For additional information about Hispanic Heritage Month events at RCC contact co-chairs:
Laurie Pina lpina@sunyrockland.edu 845-574-4140
Cathlene Cruz ccruz@sunyrockland.edu 845-574-4586
