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OPENING ACTIVITIES |
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September 08, 2009
3:30p – 5:30p
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Quad, LPC |
KICK-OFF CONCERT
In
partnership with the Office of Academic Enhancement, the
Cultural Center provides musical entertainment for this
concert that marks the beginning of the new academic
year!
Music Provided by Belizean Vibes Band |
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September 17, 2009
05p – 07p
| Cultural Center,
LPC |
OPEN HOUSE
Every Fall the Cultural Center hosts an Open House to
share our upcoming programs with new and returning
students. It's also a wonderful social opportunity for
students, staff and faculty. |
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September
09 - October 15
05
– 07p
| Cultural Center, LPC |
OUT OF
PROTEST... COMES PROGRESS ART EXHIBITS
The Oscar
Romero room is dedicated to displaying the artistic
talents of local and national artists. A
Retrospective Look at the Founding of the DePaul
Cultural Center. |
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HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATIONS |
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LATINO
HERITAGE MONTH
In honor of
the diverse cultural heritage that make up our nation,
the Cultural center celebrates six heritage months
(Latino, Native American, African American, Women,
LGBTQA and Asian & Pacific Islander) through film,
performances and lectures. |
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September
16. 2009
09 – 11p
| Cortelyou Commons, LPC |
LATINO
PRAYER BREAKFAST
A
performance by Tarima Son. |
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September
25. 2009
05 – 07p
| Cortelyou Commons, LPC |
A
performance by Joe Hernandez Kolski. |
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October
04. 2009
TBA
| Student Center 2nd Flr, LPC |
FIRST
FRIDAYS
occur once a quarter on the first Friday of the selected
month. During the lunch hour, the community has an
opportunity to enjou the musical selections of a local
or national artist. Galen Abdur Razzaq - Jazz Flutist |
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October
19, 2009
06
– 08p
| Cortelyou Commons, LPC |
CULTURAL
CAFés
OUT OF
PROTEST... COMES PROGRESS ART EXHIBITS
The Oscar
Romero room is dedicated to displaying the artistic
talents of local and national artists. A
Retrospective Look at the Founding of the DePaul
Cultural Center. |
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NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
TBA |
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October
25, 2009
TBA
| Humboldt Park |
DIVERSE-City TOURS
DIVERSE-City Tours are guided tours exposing DePaul
Students to Chicago's various ethnic neighborhoods.
Once a quarter, students have an opportunity to learn
about the rich history and cultures of our world class
city! |
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November
10, 2009
TBA
| Cortelyou Commons, LPC |
SPEAKER SERIES
are evenings of profound insights and fascinating
discussion on a broad scope of issue as they relate to
culture in the United States. Rebecca Walker,
Author and Feminist. |
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TBA, 2009
TBA
| TBA |
FILM SERIES
Once a
quarter, the Center hosts a film series dedicated to
highlighting issues within marginalized communities.
These films are used to promote dialogue on campus while
showcasing dynamic films and documentaries.
Film Series 2009: Unnatural causes: Racial and Social
Economic Disparities in Health.
•Becoming American (29mins): Latino immigrants arrive
healthy, so why don't they stay that way?
•Bad Sugar (29mins): What are the
connections between diabetes, oppression, and
empowerment in two Native American communities?
•Place Matters (29mins): Why is your
street address such a strong predictor of your health?
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