Past Events
Habitat for Humanity We helped the Baltimore Chapter of this organization with the leveling of an abandoned lot to be turned into a playground. Langley Park Day (veiw picture) An all day fair geared towards the children of Langley Park, mostly Latino children. We assisted in coordinating and running games for the children such as relays, face painting, etc. Garage Sale Coordinated a yard sale with proceeds to go partially towards our national philanthropy- Literacy. Tabling at Latina/o Benvenida, which was sponsored by La Unidad Latina/ Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc- Phi Chapter here at UMCP. We gave out free copies of the Anuario Hispano as well as CD-ROMS with financial aid information. If you would like to recieve these, please contact us. Tabling at the OMSE Unity Gathering where all multi-cultural organizations tabled and watched a step show. Tabling at Hispanic Heritage Festival Tabling at First Look Fair Krimson and Kreme- We spoke at this event which was geared towards helping orient freshmen students. This was put on by Delta Sigma Theta Inc., and Kappa Alpha Psi Inc. Latino Greek Extravaganza (veiw pictures) All the greek organizations at UMCP will perform. See pictures. RAICES WEEK : (Veiw Pictures) Latina Appreciation Day- Dia De La Mujer The Spectrum of Feminism Learn and share your ideas about what Feminism and Womens Rights mean, depending on the different economic, cultural and racial backgrounds. Hether Relihan of the Women's Studies Department will facilitate. Standards of Beauty from across the Globe co-sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Society imposes many Standards of Beauty on Women, but is it different for each culture? Nancy O'Neill of the Career Center will moderate. The Typical Latino Not all Latinos have brown hair and brown eyes and are from Mexico. Learn about and discuss the presence and experience of the non-"Typical" Latino. The experiences of the Afro-Latinos, Asian-Latinos, and Jewish-Latinos will be highlighted. Mark Brimhall-Vargas of the Office of Human Relations will moderate.
Informal Tea Volunteering at the World March of Women Chapter Retreat Get to know Latino Greeks (view pictures) Training to do workshops on Domenstic Violence at My Sister's Place (MSP), a shelter for battered women and their children. We are training to work specifically with the Latino community and campus communities. "INFIERNO 2000" Party with Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Diversity Night Club. (view pictures) Formal Tea Training at MSP Sigma Lambda Upsilon/ Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority Inc. National Convention at Pennsylvania State University (view pictures) Study Break with the Hermanas- movie at the Hoff PotLuck Dinner with all Hermanas and friends in the area. (view pictures) Training at MSP
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