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NIU celebrates Latin Heritage Month

September 26, 2014

NIU Latino Heritage Month 2014Latin culture is imbued with passion and profusely expressed in art, dance, music, and literary contributions, and NIU continues to celebrate all of it with ongoing fun and inspiring events through Oct. 17.

NIU’s Latino Heritage Month has a rich tradition of festivity that includes a “Reverse Career Fair” where students interview employers, the second annual “Sol Car Show” – the latest tricked-out trucks and bikes will dazzle from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Campus Life Building – and many more events that culminate Friday, Oct. 17, with the black tie Noche de Gala.

Participants enjoy a firsthand experience of the Latin culture and learn more about its influence on our society and nation.

For more information, call (815) 753-1986 or email lrc@niu.edu.