Events & News

The Latin American Society is involved in a variety of activities in both the local and neighboring communities.

Community Events

• Upcoming events will be posted as they arise.

Events On Campus

• UWEC Forum Speaker: Anthony Romero
  Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union and is the first Latino and openly gay man to serve in that capacity. In 2005, Romero was named one of Time magazine’s “25 Most Influential Hispanics in America.”
  Thurs February 7th, 7:30 p.m., Council Fire Room, Davies Center

• Latina/o Students in the U.S. Education System; Monday, March 3rd; 12:00-12:50; President’s room in Davies Center

• Latina/o Culture Through Film; Thursday, March 27th at 6:00 in Katherine Putnam Hall
  

Events Off Campus

• Brazilian Carnaval! Febuary 9th 9:30 at Trocaderos in Minneapolis $15 in advance/$20 at the door
  
  Salsa Night at El Patio- Thursday, February 28th at 9:30pm. $7 includes cover, burrito and drink.

  Festival of Nations
   97 different ethnic groups from around the world share their foods, crafts and traditions that form the mosaic of our American culture. One of the nation’s largest and longest-running multi-cultural events.  St. Paul Rivercentre May 1-4. $12

  Cinco de Mayo parade and celebration in St. Paul, MN.  May 2 - May 3 2008.
  
  Ongoing events:
  
  Ritmo Caliente! Salsa, Reggaeton, Merengue dancing Thursday nights at First Avenue in Minneapolis. FREE w/ a college ID
  
  Salsa dancing Friday nights at Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis. Cover $6