The Hispanic and Latinx Law Students Association is hosting events open to the entire Elon Law community in commemoration of September’s Hispanic Heritage Month.
A student organization that promotes and celebrates Hispanic culture in the legal profession and the community is hosting events this fall as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
The Hispanic and Latinx Law Students Association’s programming in downtown Greensboro is open to all members of the law school community.
“The Hispanic and Latinx Law Students Association is dedicated to increasing cultural awareness in the Elon Law community,” said Cynthia Hernandez L’20, president of the association. “We are honored to commemorate the rich diversity and history within the Hispanic and Latinx community through hosting a series of events in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
“These events are geared toward building a community of members and allies who support our efforts, and we hope that there are more celebrations for years to come.”
Events
Monday, September 23
Hispanic/Latinx Women in the Profession Panel
12:40-1:20 p.m.
Room 206
HLLSA and the Women’s Law Association host a panel of women who identify as Hispanic/Latinx to share their experiences and advice with the Elon Law community. Students are invited to share thoughts and ideas. Panelists: Sharon Dunmore L’May’17 of Gate City Legal Services, Pahola Burgo-Chala L’Dec.’17 of Burgos Chala Law, and Gheisha-Ly Rosario Diaz L’Dec.’17 of the Orange County Rape Crisis Center.
Tuesday, September 24
Salsa/Bachata Dance Class
4-5 p.m.
Global Commons in the Lincoln Financial Building
Come dance with us! This class will be a stress-free opportunity to learn how to salsa and bachata. Learn to dance and share some moves of your own!
Tuesday, September 24
Perspectivas Series (Latinx Realities in the U.S.)
5-7 p.m.
Lakeside Dining Hall Room 212
Join El Centro on Elon University’s main campus for a series of faculty and staff presentations on current issues. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Presenters on Sept. 24:
- Katherine Reynolds, Interim Director of the Elon Humanitarian Immigration Law Clinic, will talk about the most recent issues regarding the management of asylum seekers at the border, with consideration to truths and myths related to this issue.
- Vanessa Bravo, Associate Professor of Strategic Communications, will talk about Latinx in the United States and the media as it relates to inequalities in media representations where this community is almost ignored and frequently misrepresented.
- Brandon Sheridan, Assistant Professor of Economics, will talk about the impact of Latix/Hispanic in U.S. economy.
- Michael Matthews, Associate Professor of History, will talk about the U.S. and foreign policy in Latin America and its relation and impact to today’s immigration issue.
Thursday, October 20
HLLSA General Body Meeting
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Room 204
This general meeting will introduce anyone interested in HLLSA to the organization and its student leadership. The meeting is open to all, regardless of whether they identify as Hispanic and/or Latinx.