October 15, 2011 - HHM Game Day Cookout: Game Day Cookout for closing of Hispanic Heritage Month: Prior to Football Game
Join Mi Gente as we celebrate the closing of Hispanic Heritage Month with a Football Game Day Cookout. The cookout will occur before the Florida State home game. [more...]

October 14, 2011 - Race Speaks: Race Speaks: Time TBA, Center for Multicultural Affairs (Bryan Center)
RACE SPEAKS! is a multifaceted initiative that aims to increase understanding of the role that race plays in everyday life.

October 12, 2011 - Mi Gente Dinner and Movie: Voces Inocentes: Dinner and a Movie with Mi Gente: Voces Inocentes-7:00pm, Center for Multicultural Affairs Lounge (Innocent Voices)
The final movie in the series, Innocent Voices tells the story of a young boy who is caught up in a dramatic fight for his life as he tries to avoid the war raging all around him. Set in the Salvadorian Civil War in 1980, the film shows the injustice against people forced to fight in wars.

October 06, 2011 - Mi Gente Movie Night: Mi Gente Movie Night: Under the Same Moon 6:30pm, Ubuntu Common Room (215 Alexander, Apt E)
Third in series, this film centers on the journey of a young boy across the US/Mexico border to reunite with his mother, who is working undocumented in the United States hoping to one day send for her son.

October 03, 2011 - Culture Clash: Culture Clash: 6:00pm, Center for Multicultural Affairs (Bryan Center) 
Culture Clash aims to build and strengthen bridges between different cultural communities at Duke University and in the broader Durham community.

September 26, 2011 - Mi Gente Dinner and Movie: Paraiso Travel: Mi Gente Dinner and a Movie: Paraiso Travel, 7:45pm, Center for Multicultural Affairs Lounge 
Adapted from Jorge Franco's acclaimed novel of the same title, we bring you the story of a young Colombian man who flees his comfy life with girlfriend, traveling through Guatemala, and Mexico and into the US. Paraiso Travel lifts the veil of the immigrant dream and shows the harsh reality of immigrant life.

September 21, 2011 - Down to Earth Dinner: Dr. Jacob Vigdor: Down to Earth Dinner with Dr. Jacob Vigdor, 5:30pm, Center for Multicultural Affairs (Bryan Center)
Down to Earth is a dinner series where students can learn from the diverse experiences and research of staff and faculty in a relaxed environment.

September 20, 2011 - Mi Gente Dinner and Movie: Even the Rain: Mi Gente Dinner and a Movie: Even the Rain, 7:00pm, Center for Multicultural Affairs Lounge
First in our series, Even the Rain (También La Lluvia), encompasses a number of issues including the Cochabamba protests of 2000 after the privatization of water in Bolivia and the omnipresent prejudice against the indigenous citizens of Bolivia, [more...]

September 16, 2011 - Mi Gente Kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month:

Mi Gente Kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month on the Plaza: 11am - 2pm, Bryan Center Plaza with FREE FOOD and CALENDARS detailing events planned by Mi Gente and other complimentary groups on campus, including Latino/a Studies and the Center for Multicultural Affairs.

September 16-17, 2011 - The Future is Mestizo:

The Future is Mestizo: Communities of New Creation at the Borders of Separation- September 16-17, 2011
Featuring Fr. Virgilio Elizondo, professor of pastoral and Hispanic theology at Notre Dame, and Kit Danley, founder of Neighborhood Ministries in Phoenix, Ariz. [more...]

September 20, 2011 - Alta Gracia Worker Tour: Clothes that Make a Difference: Duke Students for Humane Borders presents, Alta Gracia Worker Tour: Clothes that Make a Difference September 20, 2011 at 5pm in Social Sciences 105 [more...]

September 16, 2011 - Tucson, AZ Reportback from DukeEngage: Encuentros de la Frontera 2011: Tucson, AZ Reportback from DukeEngage: Encuentros de la Frontera 2011 Sept 16, 1:00pm, Friedl 1:00pm, Friedl 225 [more...]

Tucson, AZ Reportback from DukeEngage: Encuentros de la Frontera 2011:

Tucson, AZ Reportback: DukeEngage Encuentros de la Frontera 2011
September 16, 2011 at 1pm in Friedl 225 [more...]

October 05, 2011 - Ariel Dorfman: Feeding on the Dreams:

Ariel Dorfman: Feeding on the Dreams Wednesday, October 5, 2011 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Perkins Library Gothic Reading Room, Duke West Campus. [more...]

October 03, 2011 - Desarrollando Nepantler@s: Rethinking the Knowledge Needed to Teach Mathematics:

The Latina/os and Education Project of the UNC Latina/o Studies Program & the UNC Latina/o Cultures Speakers Present: Desarrollando Nepantler@s: Rethinking the Knowledge Needed to Teach Mathematics-Rochelle Gutierrez [more...]

Lasch Solo Show in NY and Open Call: Twin Towers: The opening reception for Pedro Lasch's (Asst Res Prof, AAHVS) solo show at Stephan Stoyanov Gallery in New York will take place on September 7th, with the exhibit [more...]

Translators & Interpreters Needed at EK Powe Elementary: EK POWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEEDS YOUR HELP!
EK Powe Elementary School (located near Duke's East Campus) is looking for Spanish speakers to assist with interpretation and translation work throughout the school year. 
On SEPTEMBER 15, EK Powe needs about 6 students to sign up for interpretation and translation work in the evening (5:30-7)  for a classroom event. Free pizza will be served.
Students who are interested in putting their name on a contact list for translation/interpretation on an "as needed" basis OR if you want to sign up for the September 15 event, please contact Alice Anne Kern at EK Powe(onlya2@frontier.com).

October 14, 2011 - Orquesta GarDel: Orquesta GarDel October 14th, 2011 doors open at 9pm at Motorcross Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Avenue [more...]

September 23, 2011 - Joan Soriano: Duke Performances presents- JOAN SORIANO 8pm at Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Avenue [more...]

White House Initiative's 2011 Summer Internship Program: The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics Summer Internship Program provides current undergraduate and graduate students with an opportunity to learn about Latino-focused education policy, [more...]

Building Hope Project: Student Action with Farmworkers (SAF) is coordinating a volunteer day during Farmworker Awareness Week April 2-3rd. We want to involve staff, board members, alumni and students participating in our programs. Read more below and let us know if you're interested in participating with us. Sign up with Laxmi Haynes at farmworker_justice@yahoo.com or 919-660-3660. [more...]

Volunteer opportunity for Spanish-speaking students/volunteers: Dress for Success is an organization dedicated to helping low income women looking for employment. They are currently looking for Bilingual (Spanish and English speaking) volunteers to help Hispanic clients at Dress for Success. Weekday hours are needed - Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-4 and Fridays 10-1. Located in downtown Durham in Northgate Mall. For regular job descriptions, see the website (http://www.dressforsuccess.org/affiliate.aspx?sisid=133&pageid=2). No prior experience is needed, as brief training will be provided for working with these women. You can contact Megan Risley for further information - megan@dfstriangle.org. [more...]