Spring 2008

JANUARY

Thurs. 1/31 - METAS Welcome Back
PRLACC Program Room, 6:00 pm

FEBRUARY

Thurs. 2/7 - Film: El Cantante
This film is about the life story of Hector Lavoe who started the salsa movement in 1975 and brought it to the United States.
PRLACC Lounge, 7:00 p.m.

Thurs. 2/7 – Staff Meeting
PRLACC Program Room, 5:00 p.m.

Wed. 2/20 - Latinos and the 2008 Election: A Swing Vote? – Lecture
Join us for a lecture focusing on Latinos voting trends and the upcoming elections. Speaker: Richard Fry from the Pew Hispanic Center.
PRLACC Program Room, 12:00 p.m.

Wed. 2/20 – Association of Latina/o Faculty & Staff Meeting
PRLACC Program Room, 12:00 pm

Fri. 2/22 – Staff Meeting
PRLACC Program Room, 3:00 p.m.

Sat. 2/23 - Sun. 2/24 - Latino Expo
Join us and find out more about Latino culture, business & entertainment around CT and the Northeast.
CT Expo Center, 12:00 – 5:00 pm

Tues. 2/26 – Advisory Board Meeting
PRLACC Conference Room, 10:00 a.m.

Wed. 2/27 - Film: Real Women Have Curves
Ana is a first generation Mexican-American teenager who receives a full scholarship to Columbia University. At odds with what her mother expects of her, Ana realizes that leaving home to continue her education is essential to finding her place in the world as an American and a Chicana. Co-sponsored with the Women’s Center and SHAPE (In Recognition of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week).
PRLACC Lounge, 7:00 p.m.

Thurs. 2/28 - METAS Karaoke Nite
PRLACC Program Room, 7:00 pm

Fri. 2/29 - Aya de León Performance
A talented Black/Puerto Rican artist, Aya de León is a welcome antithesis of today’s corporate pop culture. With a potent pen and gift of outspoken word, she has used the mediums of poetry, stage performance, and recording to challenge to status quo. Co-sponsored with Women’s Studies.
Konover Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

MARCH

Wed. 3/5 - METAS Deadline to Apply
Want to be a mentor and a leader? Join the METAS Program! Download your application on our website at www.prlacc.uconn.edu (under Programs).

Thurs. 3/13 - Sat. 3/15 - True Colors Conference
Student Union, All Day

Wed. 3/19 - LUNAFEST
Join us for a celebration of International Women’s Day filled with stories of reflection, whimsy, hope, humor, grace, and perseverance. Collectively, LUNAFEST films captivate audiences, compel dialogue, and arm those who participate with both the knowledge and the motivation to make a difference in their communities.  Proceeds will benefit The Breast Cancer Fund, WRAAP (5 cultural centers), and the International Center.  Additional Co-Sponsor: SUBOG. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for staff, faculty, and community members. Reception to follow.
SU Theater, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.

Thurs. 3/20 - Staff Meeting
PRLACC Program Room, 5:00 p.m.

Thurs. 3/20 - Film: Manuela Saénz
In 1856, a whaler arrives in Paita, Peru; on board is Herman Melville, who is astonished to learn that Manuela Sáenz, for eight years the lover of Simón Bolívar, is still alive!
PRLACC Lounge, 7:00 p.m.

Thurs. 3/27 - METAS Game Nite
PRLACC Program Room, 7:00 pm

Fri. 3/28 – Sat. 3/29 - New England Latino Student Leadership Conference: Pa’lante Empowering Latino/a Leaders of Tomorrow in an Increasingly Global Environment
Northeastern University, Boston MA

Mon. 3/31 – Advisory Board Meeting
PRLACC Conference Room, 12:00 p.m.

APRIL

Wed. 4/2 – Association of Latina/o Faculty & Staff Meeting
PRLACC Program Room, 12:00 pm

Wed. 4/2 – Urayoán Noel - Performance Poetry
Urayoán Noel is the author of the books of poetry Las flores del mall (2000) and Kool Logic/La lógica kool (named a Book of 2006 by El Nuevo Día) and of various text-sound collaborations with composer Monxo López. His recent essays, reviews, and translations appear in Bomb, Mandorla and Centro: Journal of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies. He is currently finishing his PhD at NYU and co-directs the Spanic Attack collective. Co-sponsored with PRLS.
PRLACC Program Room, 4:30 p.m.

Fri. 4/4 – Staff Meeting
PRLACC Program Room, 3:00 p.m.

Sat. 4/5 - Latin Fest 2008
Can you hear it? Can you feel it? The dance floor is beckoning to you with the irresistible sounds of Grupo Niche and La India! Dance, drink, and enjoy delicious Latin fare in Jorgensen’s candlelit, nightclub setting. To order tickets call 860-486-4642 or go online at www.jorgensen.uconn.edu. Co-sponsored with Jorgensen.
Jorgensen Auditorium, 8:00 p.m.

Wed. 4/9 - Mayra Santos Febres – Reading
Poet, short-story writer, novelist and essayist Mayra Santos is one of the most provocative and vibrant voices of contemporary Puerto Rican and Caribbean literature. Santos Febres has been the recipient of prestigious international prizes. She has also been visiting professor and writer-in-residence at universities throughout Latin America, Europe and the United States. Co-sponsored with CLACS and PRLS. Location and time TBD.

Thurs. 4/10 - Race in Puerto Rican Culture, Eyzaguirre Lecture with Mayra Santos Febres
Co-sponsored with CLACS and PRLS. Location and time TBD.

Thurs. 4/10 - Film: Love in the Time of Cholera
Florentino, rejected by the beautiful Fermina at a young age, devotes much of his adult life to affairs as a desperate attempt to heal his broken heart.
PRLACC Lounge, 7:00 p.m.

Fri. 4/11 – Sat. 4/12 – Relay For Life!
Join PRLACC, METAS, and Relay For Life as we take part in the fight against cancer. Your involvement will help the American Cancer Society work toward the mission of eliminating cancer as a major health issue and will support the much-needed patient services in your community. For more information, drop by the Center.

Sat. 4/12 – University Open House & Resource Fair
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other students, faculty, and staff and learn about the Center and other resources at UConn that will enhance your college experience. All are welcome to attend!
Student Union, 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Tues. 4/15 - WRAAP Picnic (Rain date 4/17)
Dow Field, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Wed. 4/16- The Puerto Rican Queer Diaspora
Join us for a presentation with Larry La Fountain-Strokes. He is a great speaker and one of the most important and creative queer studies scholars in the US. He has held teaching positions at Ohio State and Rutgers, and is a graduate of Harvard. Co-sponsored with the Rainbow Center and PRLS.
Rainbow Center, 12:00 p.m.

Thurs. 4/24 – Staff Meeting
PRLACC Program Room, 5:00 p.m.

MAY

Thu. 5/1 - Recognition Banquet
This Annual Banquet honors graduating students and faculty, staff, and students who have made a contribution to the Latino community. Please RSVP by April 25 to cindy.schaefer@uconn.edu. Guests are welcome to attend.
Rome Ballroom, 5:00 p.m.

Wed. 5/7 - Advisory Board Meeting
PRLACC Conference Room, 10:00 a.m.