Events and Organizations
Latin American & Caribbean UniDiversity Festival - Oxford, OH
The Latin American and Caribbean UniDiversity is held annually at the end of September. The event is held in uptown Oxford, OH to kick off National Hispanic/Latino Heritage month that is celebrated throughout the month of October. The festival provides the citizens of Oxford and students of Miami University to learn more about the valuable and unique contributions brought to the community by peoples of Latin American/Hispanic cultures.
These are some of the things that can be seen or done at the festival:
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Musical performances from a variety of different Latin American and Caribbean cultures
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Food from different Latin American and Caribbean cultures
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Information fair for Latinx and Hispanic community and university groups. Allows them to inform the community of the things that they are doing and how others can get involved
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Child-friendly activities such as face painting, a petting zoo and more
Latinx & Hispanic Community Organizations
SACNAS - Miami University Chapter
"The goal of SACNAS is to further the work of, and to enhance the public understanding of and appreciation for Chicanos, Latinos, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other underrepresented minorities in science. SACNAS will cooperate with other individuals, organizations, clubs and other groups whose purposes include the achievement of public understanding for Chicanos, Latinos, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other underrepresented minorities in the sciences. SACNAS will promote student recruitment and retention of underrepresented minorities at Miami University and provide a forum for students from different science majors and science related majors to come together for academic, community service and social activities"
Association of Latino and American Students of MUH (Miami University- Hamilton)
"The purpose of this organization is to create awareness of the Latino/a and Hispanic cultures, including not only people with Latino/a and Hispanic origins as members. In addition, our goal is to promote cross-cultural awareness by engaging with students, faculty and staff by hosting cultural activities and by serving and engaging with the community as well"
Other smaller events - Miami University
Resistance Playlist:
The Resistance Playlist is an event put on by Latin American Professors. The presentation is put on during November and it is a time for student to come relax, eat food, and listen to different music significant to the presenters. Each presenter picks a song that speaks to them on a personal level and they explain why. They speak their stories to promote Hope and Inspiration.
Day of the Dead Festival:
The Day of the Dead festival is put on for Hispanic students, specifically from Mexican descent. It is to celebrate the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday. This festival takes place in October. It is a time where anyone can come celebrate and learn about the holiday. They listen to music, eat Mexican cuisine and view Miami's art museum.