Events
Hispanic Heritage Month
Distinguished Lecture Series at PPHM- Dr. Rachel V. Gonzales-Martin
6 PM Reception | 6:45 PM Lecture | 8 PM Program Concludes
Quinceañera: Ritual, Celebration, & Coming of Age
Addressing issues of gender, beauty, assimilation, ritual, & identity from the Latina/o
perspective, from her dissertation, "Dreaming in Taffeta: Imagining an American Quinceañera" (2014).
September 20
Mi Gente Panel & Plática
5:30 PM Reception/ Meet & Greet |6 PM Panel | 7 PM Plática/ Discussion at JBK Legends.
An opportunity to learn more about the contributions, concerns, & common goals of the Hispanic & Latinx
community on campus; the importance of financial literacy, health & wellness, & cultural identity.
October 4
Hispanic Heritage Month: Laughs and Loteria
6 PM Saul Rodriguez Comedy | 7 PM Loteria JBK Legends
WT graduate Saul Rodriguez, a local Hispanic comedian. Mexican bingo, food, & prizes hosted by Frank Navarrete.
October 17
Distinguished Lecture Series Astronaut Dr. Ellen Ochoa
JBK Legends at 6:00 PM
Spend an evening with Dr. Ellen Ochoa—the first Latina in space—who has charted a dazzling & inspirational career path.
All events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Office for Diversity and
Inclusion at 806.651.8482, diversity-inclusion@wtamu.edu, or www.wtamu.edu/diversity.