Latine Heritage Month – Division of Student Affairs /studentaffairs/tag/latine-heritage-month/ University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:23:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Making Lucha Libre: Latinx Theater /studentaffairs/event/making-lucha-libre-latinx-theater/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +0000 /studentaffairs/?post_type=tribe_events&p=18517 Join us in meeting nationally-produced playwright and 51 Associate professor in Theater Alvaro Saar Rios. He will be talking about his work and professional journey, discussing his award-winning plays that include Luchadora!,On The Wings of a Mariposa,andCarmela Full of Wishes. …

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]]> Join us in meeting nationally-produced playwright and 51 Associate professor in Theater Alvaro Saar Rios. He will be talking about his work and professional journey, discussing his award-winning plays that include Luchadora!,On The Wings of a Mariposa,ԻCarmela Full of Wishes. His talk will include his time in the U.S. Army and how this experience shaped his career, inspiring a character in one of his plays.

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]]> Dia de Los Muertos Military Ofrenda /studentaffairs/event/dia-de-los-muertos-military-ofrenda/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 /studentaffairs/?post_type=tribe_events&p=18394 Join us at the Dia de los Muertos Military Ofrenda Display to celebrate and honor our UW-Milwaukee service members who have passed, through this meaningful tradition of remembrance. If you have a 51 military community member that you would like …

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]]> Join us at the Dia de los Muertos Military Ofrenda Display to celebrate and honor our UW-Milwaukee service members who have passed, through this meaningful tradition of remembrance.

If you have a 51 military community member that you would like to be added to the display, please contact Yolanda Medina at medinay@uwm.edu.

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]]> Our Stories – Honoring Military Service /studentaffairs/event/our-stories-honoring-military-service/2025-09-29/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 /studentaffairs/?post_type=tribe_events&p=18178 In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Military and Veterans Resource Center is sharing the stories of Service, Sacrifice, and Spirit within the Hispanic military community, including 51’s own Roberto Hernandez!

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]]> In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Military and Veterans Resource Center is sharing the stories of Service, Sacrifice, and Spirit within the Hispanic military community, including 51’s own Roberto Hernandez!

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]]> Bad Bunny Yoga /studentaffairs/event/bad-bunny-yoga-2/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +0000 /studentaffairs/?post_type=tribe_events&p=16971 Get ready to stretch, flow, and vibe to the sounds of Bad Bunny! Join us for a lively evening of Bad Bunny-themed yoga led by Kayla Gonzalez of Resilient Joy — a perfect blend of movement, music, and community. No experience needed — just bring your energy and a yoga mat!

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]]> Get ready to stretch, flow, and vibe to the sounds of Bad Bunny! Join us for a lively evening of Bad Bunny-themed yoga led by Kayla Gonzalez of Resilient Joy — a perfect blend of movement, music, and community. No experience needed — just bring your energy and a yoga mat!

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]]> Latine Diversity Festival /studentaffairs/event/latine-diversity-festival/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000 /studentaffairs/?post_type=tribe_events&p=16805 Food, crafts, entertainment, and more! Join us in celebrating the diversity that is the Latine community! Come learn about the different Latin American and Caribbean countries while enjoying a snack!

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]]> Food, crafts, entertainment, and more! Join us in celebrating the diversity that is the Latine community! Come learn about the different Latin American and Caribbean countries while enjoying a snack!

Performance by Panadanza Dance Company at 12pm

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]]> Celebrating a Legacy of Advocacy /studentaffairs/event/celebrating-a-legacy-of-advocacy/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000 /studentaffairs/?post_type=tribe_events&p=16790 Join us for an evening honoring Milwaukee’s rich history of activism and the 55th anniversary of the Roberto Hernandez Center. Experience archival footage, hear from impactful speakers, and engage in activities that connect past movements to today’s efforts for change. Come celebrate a legacy that continues to inspire.

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]]> Join us for an evening honoring Milwaukee’s rich history of activism and the 55th anniversary of the Roberto Hernandez Center. Experience archival footage, hear from impactful speakers, and engage in activities that connect past movements to today’s efforts for change. Come celebrate a legacy that continues to inspire.

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]]> A Night in Guatemala /studentaffairs/event/a-night-in-guatemala/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /studentaffairs/?post_type=tribe_events&p=16768 Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with a night of sounds, stories, and stars! 51 Film professor Renato Umali will share his journey to Guatemala that opened his eyes to its vast culture and recent history. The program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions.

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]]> Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with a night of sounds, stories, and stars! 51 Film professor Renato Umali will share his journey to Guatemala that opened his eyes to its vast culture and recent history. The program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions.

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]]> Latine Placita /studentaffairs/event/latine-placita/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000 /studentaffairs/?post_type=tribe_events&p=16713 Kick off Latine Heritage Month with live music, dancing, and local Latine vendors and more! FREE caricatures, and FREE tarot readings!

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]]> Kick off Latine Heritage Month with live music, dancing, and local Latine vendors and more! FREE caricatures, and FREE tarot readings!

Musical performance by Los Nenes Del Lago at 12:00 pm

Rain Location: Union Ballroom

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]]> Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring Carmen Alicia Murguia /studentaffairs/event/lyrical-sanctuary-featuring-carmen-alicia-murguia/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000 /studentaffairs/?post_type=tribe_events&p=16697 Carmen Alicia Murguía is a proud U.S.-born poet and writer whose work explores love, Latinidad, politics, queer identity, and culture. She’s the author of six poetry collections and has been featured in academic journals, anthologies, and interviews on NPR, PBS, and other media outlets. Carmen began her poetry journey at The Loft Literary Center through the Inroads: Emerging Chicano/Latino Writer’s Mentorship Program and has since performed at festivals and venues across the country, including New York, Chicago, Minneapolis, and San Antonio.

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]]> Carmen Alicia Murguía is a proud U.S.-born poet and writer whose work explores love, Latinidad, politics, queer identity, and culture. She’s the author of six poetry collections and has been featured in academic journals, anthologies, and interviews on NPR, PBS, and other media outlets. Carmen began her poetry journey at The Loft Literary Center through the Inroads: Emerging Chicano/Latino Writer’s Mentorship Program and has since performed at festivals and venues across the country, including New York, Chicago, Minneapolis, and San Antonio.

Her contributions have earned her honors like Milwaukee Magazine’s “50 People You Should Know,” the PRIDEFEST Stonewall Leadership Award, and the LGBTQ Progress Award in Arts & Culture. A dedicated advocate and speaker, she’s shared her voice at national conferences and in publications like El Conquistador, The Shepherd Express, and The Lambda Book Report.

When she’s not writing or performing, Carmen loves spending time with friends, traveling, and curating playlists of R&B, Cumbias, Hip-Hop, and Salsa. Above all, she makes time for love.

6:00 pm – 6:45 pm – Creative Writing Workshop (Union 119)

Join us for an engaging writing workshop where participants will explore writing techniques and prompts inspired by different musical genres. Through a series of interactive activities, we will dive into how music shapes our understanding of the world and ourselves, and how music can enhance our storytelling and creative expression. This workshop is designed to be fun, interactive, and suitable for all skill levels.

7:00 pm -9:00 pm – Open Mic & Feature Performance (Union Fireside Lounge)

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