Our Mission
The University of Nevada, Reno Latino Research Center is to serve as a focal point for research, advocacy, educational efforts, and outreach, on issues related to the Latino community within the State of Nevada and the Nation.
Publications
Do You Hear My Accent When I Write?:
The Voice Of A Latina Immigrant
Border-Lines
Journal of the LRC
Hispanic Heritage Month 2009
Hispanic Heritage Month is around the corner and the Latino Research Center has a full schedule ahead. This year we have prepared multiple events throughout the month.
Here are some of the events!
The Social, Economic and Political Implications of Latino Population Growth
October 5th, 6:00 p.m.
Presentation
Lecture by Dr. Juan Andrade, President of the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute. This event is being co-sponsored by PLAN.
William Raggio Building, Room 2030
America Latina Música y Palabra
October 6th, 7:00 p.m.
Music Concert
A delightful evening with Rosendo Llamas and his guitar featuring romantic and folkloric melodies from Latin America
Joe Crowley Student Union, 3rd floor, Theater.
La Bienvenida
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
An event to meet and welcome new Latino students, faculty and staff to Campus
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, Rotunda.
The Wall
October 13th, 7:00 p.m.
The Wall, documents the impact of constructing a border fence along the Southwest. From policy makers to citizens of border towns the debate elevates as residents respond to having a fence built in their backyard.
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, Rotunda
1st Bilingual
Poetry Slam!
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE BUT YOU CAN STILL REGISTER FOR THE NEXT DATE
Poetry competition for high school and University students
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, Rotunda
El Vagon
October 8,9, 10; 7:00 p.m.
Latino Research Center Spanish Theater
Play written by Silvia Gonzalez and directed by Mariano Lemus
Laxalt Auditorium, 401 Second St. Reno
Las Mujeres de Juarez
October 15,16,17; 7:00 p.m.
Latino Research Center Spanish Theater
Play written by Ruben Amavizca Munrua and directed by Mariano Lemus
Laxalt Auditorium, 401 Second St. Reno
*Events are subject to changes on schedule and venue
You can also download our Hispanic Heritage Month Calendar by clicking here.