Student Center for Social Justice & Identity Event Updates
Please see below for the upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) events!
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
October is APAHM! While Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) is officially celebrated in May, Vanderbilt celebrates APAHM in the fall semester from October to early November. It is the official celebration that honors the history, cultural diversity, and unique contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). This year, APAHM celebrates the power that is hidden within both the ordinary and the extraordinary through the theme of “Extraordinary.” This year’s APAHM aims to identify the moments that are simultaneously unique and common experiences that Asian Americans share. Celebrating the moments that feel ordinary and extraordinary allows us to redefine our perspectives on them. “Extraordinary” seeks to legitimize the unique experiences of each individual while placing it within the context of the greater Asian American experience as a whole.
“Your Name” Photo Campaign with AASA
Dates: Tuesday, October 1; Thursday, October 3; Friday, October 5
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Rand Dining Hall
Stop by Rand Wall, take a photo, and share the significance behind your name– whether it be ethnically-based or not! What does your name say about your identity? How have YOU shaped the meaning of your name? Together, we can recognize the extraordinary value in the things that feel ordinary in our lives.
George Takei – Chancellor’s Lecture Series
Date: Wednesday, October 2
Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Langford Auditorium
George Takei, best known for his role in the 1960s sci-fi TV classic Star Trek, is a powerful voice on topics from politics to pop culture. His lecture is part of Vanderbilt’s celebration of APAHM. He will share his story and how he is empowering others to beat the odds and make a difference. Following Takei’s keynote address, Professor Kitt Carpenter and Alyson Win, president of AASA, will co-moderate a Q&A with Takei.
Sabor Latino
Date: Monday, 10/7
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Student Life Center Ballrooms
Sabor Latino, ALAS’ signature celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month is here! Join us for an afternoon of celebrating Latin American culture through food, music, dancing, and student presentations.
IGSA Campaign Training Workshop
Date: Tuesday, October 8
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Kissam C210
Join TIRRC’s Community Organizer and Policy Specialist to educate yourself on the issues and partnerships that endanger migrant folks in Nashville. Gain lobbying and activism tools as TIRRC explains the inaugural IGSA Campaign in favor of those immigrant communities. This campaign is scheduled to be proposed to Metro Council mid-October.
Keep Calm and Curry On
Date: Thursday, October 10
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Alumni Hall 202 – Memorial Hall
In collaboration with Undergraduate Political Science Association and PISO, come grab a bowl of curry and join AASA, PISO, and UPSA in this interactive digital presentation/workshop as we discuss the role of the AAPI community living in extraordinary times of political change, instability, and navigating the current political sphere.
Hispanic Heritage Month Keynote Speaker
Date: Friday, October 11
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Furman Hall
Every year, the Association of Latin American Students invites a keynote speaker for Hispanic Heritage Month. Come celebrate HHM 2019 with this year’s signature speaker, Bernardo Ferdman. He will be speaking on the importance of inclusivity and acceptance of all our different identities.
Dia de la Raza & Indigenous Peoples Day Community Reception
Date: Monday, October 14
Time: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Multicultural Lounge (Sarratt 335)
Join LATS and NATIVe in a community reception for Día de la Raza & Indigenous Peoples Day!
Hispanic Heritage Month Awards 2019
Date: Thursday, October 17
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Casa Azafran – 2195 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
Join Conexión Américas for their 12th annual Hispanic Heritage Awards Ceremony. The Awards Ceremony recognizes the winners of a young Latino writer’s essay contest, “My Hispanic Roots, My American Dream” and the winners of our Orgullo Hispano award, celebrating unsung heroes in the Latino community. Free event!
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Date: Tuesday, October 29
Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Commons Lawn
Join ALAS as we celebrate the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos, with a fun evening to close out Hispanic Heritage Month!
SCSJI End of the Month Kickback: Eastern Wellness Practices
Date: Wednesday, October 30
Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Multicultural Lounge (Sarratt 335)
Come into the SCSJI for a celebration of APAHM and eastern wellness traditions! Explore the history of eastern wellness practices, benefits on the mind and body, as well as the irrevocable impact on the wellness practices all over our nation!