August 28, 2003

Boise State Celebrates Latino Heritage Month With Slate Of Events

The community is invited to celebrate Latino culture with a variety of events of Boise State University, including a mini fiesta, book discussions and musical entertainment. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 426-4259. * Sept. 9 – Double O Riders, Student Union North Patio, noon-1 p.m. This hip-hop duo is from Eastern Oregon and has been together for 2 1/2 years. * Sept. 11 – Group discussion: “What do I call myself – Latino, Hispanic, Mexican, Chicano?” Barnwell Room, 3-5 p.m. * Sept.16 – Independence Day Mini Fiesta with Mariachi Acapulco del Sol, Student Union North Patio, noon-2 p.m. * Sept. 18 – Crystal Martinez, Student Union Patio, noon-1 p.m. Traditional Mexican singer Crystal Martinez is from Eastern Oregon and has been singing since the age   of 9. She has performed for many local and national events, including an appearance on “Siempre en Domingo” on Univison, the leading Spanish language media company. She has performed for local and national cinco de mayo festivals as well as for a Tejano Award show.  Crystal will be selling her CD at the performance. * Sept. 25 – Book discussion: Latinos in Idaho with Bob McCarl, Student Union Lookout Room, 1-4 p.m. * Sept. 27 – “Soy Unica" Latino Girl Scout Conference, Student Union Building,        10 a.m. - 3 p.m. There is a $10 fee for girls who participate. Women are still needed to volunteer as group leaders. * Oct. 4 – Book discussion: Narco with Ev Torres, Student Union Lookout Room,      4-8 p.m. -30- Contact Ro Parker Cultural Center 208 426-4317 Media Contacts Kathleen Craven communications and marketing 208 426-3275 Angela Jones communications and marketing 208 426-3196 Return to News home