2024 Schedule of Events
Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff
Sept. 16 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Brandt Student Center, Room 123 is (B-SAC)
Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with games, food, and fellowship. Bring your friends for a night of fun presented by Estudiantes Unidos and the Office of Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity. For more information, contact Dahlia Ashford at mosaiccenter@su.edu.
Lotería & Art Night
Sept. 19 | 7-9 p.m. | Brandt Student Center, Room 123 (B-SAC)
Play a few rounds of Lotería and work on a Hispanic art project while enjoying some snacks. Lotería – the Spanish word for lottery – is a traditional game of chance, often referred to as Mexican bingo, in which players use illustrated cards. Prizes will be awarded to winners of the games. This event is sponsored by the Office of Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity and Estudiantes Unidos. For more information, contact mosaiccenter@su.edu.
Celebración de Winchester
Sept. 21 | noon – 4 p.m. | Old Town Winchester
The 11th annual Celebración of Winchester in Old Town Winchester will offer music, Latin food, community resources, activities for children, and much more! Visit the event’s Facebook page for details.
Hispanic Heritage Month Movie Night
Sept. 25 | 9 p.m. | Goodson Chapel-Recital Hall
Travel from a rural village in Michoacán, Mexico, to more than 200 miles above the Earth in the International Space Station through this film inspired by the real-life, decades-long journey of NASA flight engineer José Hernández. With the support of his family, José’s drive and determination culminated in the opportunity to achieve a seemingly impossible goal. This event is presented by the Office of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in partnership with Spiritual Life. For more information, contact mosaiccenter@su.edu.
Dialogue: What does it mean to be Hispanic, Latine, Latinx, Latino/a to you?
Oct. 1 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Brandt Student Center, Ferrari Room
Join an ongoing conversation about the differences between the terms Latino, Latinx, Latine, and Hispanic to understand how they relate to culture, ethnicity, inclusivity, and gender identity. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact mosaiccenter@su.edu.
Savor the Flavor
Oct. 3 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Brandt Student Center, Room 120 (Mosaic Center)
Food is the essence of most cultures. Enjoy a light lunch in the Mosaic Center and experience different cultures through Peruvian, Mexican, Salvadoran, and Dominican specialties and other tasty dishes! For more information, contact mosaiccenter@su.edu.
Sunday Chapel
Oct. 6 | 11:30 a.m. – noon | Goodson Chapel-Recital Hall
Hear from student guest speaker, Fabiola Vazquez Becerra along with singing, prayer, scripture, and fellowship.
Gabriel Alegría Afro Peruvian Jazz Sextet
Oct. 6 | 2:30 p.m. | Armstrong Concert Hall
The Gabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian Jazz Sextet culminates a day of masterclasses and clinics for regional high school students with a performance of high-energy Latin jazz that defies expectations. Hailed for its inventive programming of traditional Afro-Peruvian music, the ensemble stands out in the field of Latin jazz artists. Alegría, who has been praised for his ability to blend folkloric Afro-Peruvian rhythms with jazz and other musical genres, is regarded for his electrifying live performances that are both educational and entertaining. The New York Times hails, “The Sextet knows its mission well and has the execution down to a science.”
This performance is presented by the Shenandoah Conservatory Jazz & Commercial Music program in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Visit conservatoryperforms.org to learn more, explore the digital program, and purchase tickets.
Virtual Tour of South America
Oct. 9 | noon – 1:30 p.m. | Brandt Student Center, Room 120 (Mosaic Center)
Take a virtual trip to South America and discover some of the continent’s most famous locations. If you want to learn more about South America without breaking the bank, this event is for you. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact mosaiccenter@su.edu.
Organizations & Resources
The Mosaic Center
We focus on valuing and fostering the diversity reflected in our lives at Shenandoah and in the world beyond our campus.
PRIDE
We provide assessment, recommendation, and consultation to SU’s Senior Leadership and departments across the university.
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
Inclusion, diversity, and equity are woven throughout the university’s structure and overseen by multiple individuals.