EVENTS
Upcoming Events
The 2019 Latinx Heritage Month celebration at the University of Chicago has ended.
We look forward to next year’s events. Our past events (listed below) will give you a sense of what’s to come!
In the meantime:
Check out other Diversity and Inclusion events taking place on campus here.
University of Chicago students and staff are invited to become part of the Hispanic / Latinx Resource Group. Join here.
University of Chicago alumni are welcomed to join the University of Chicago Latinx Alumni Network (UCLAN) here.
Past Events
Opening Reception with Pachanga!
Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 International House
From 6pm to 8pm this evening the University of Chicago will host Pachanga! on campus. Pachanga! is a Salsa/Afro-Cuban Latin dance party and live music showcase that rotates venues around Chicago each month. A “mercado” will also feature local artisans.
Open Mic
Friday, October 4th, 2019 Bartlett Lounge
The University of Chicago chapter of MEChA will host an open mic from 5pm to 8pm. MEChA’s open mic is a space to share poetry, art, and perform. Artists of all kinds are welcome to come out and share their talents!
This event is open to all UChicago students and staff.
The Latinx Vote in 2020
Monday, October 7th, 2019 Institute of Politics
2020 will be the first election in which Hispanics make up the largest racial or ethnic minority in the electorate. Key races in states like Florida, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and North Carolina will be decided by what we know as the Latino vote. This seminar is part of IOP Pritzker Fellow Enrique Acevedo’s series, “The Latinx Community & the 2020 Election.”
This seminar is open to UChicago students only and off the record.
Free Screening at Doc Films
Monday, October 7th, 2019 Doc Films
Join us at 9:30pm for a free screening of Roma! The autobiographical film set in Mexico City in the 1970’s won three Academy Awards and has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 96%
No registration needed.
OMSA Latinx Affinity Group Meeting
Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 Center for Identity and Inclusion
Join us from 5pm to 6:30pm for a night of conversation! Engage in peer led dialogue, meet other students, learn about Latinx student organizations on campus, and hear from OMSA representatives about resources and opportunities.
This event is open to UChicago students only.
Register to attend: Here
Outing to Pilsen
Saturday, October 12th, 2019 Meeting Location TBD
MEChA’s outing to Pilsen is a great opportunity for people who are either new to or from the Chicago community to see one of the most iconic Latinx neighborhoods in the country. This is part of a series MEChA will put on to help Latinx students learn about and engage with various Latinx communities in Chicago!
This event is open to UChicago students only.
Register to attend: TBD
Noche Con Ariana Brown
Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 Green Line Performing Arts Center
Ariana Brown is a queer Black Mexican American poet from San Antonio. She is the recipient of two Academy of American Poets Prizes and a 2014 collegiate national poetry slam champion. A writing workshop with Ariana at 5pm will be followed by a performance and Q&A at 7pm.
Register to attend: bit.ly/arbrown
Diana del Ángel Reading & Discussion
Friday, October 18th, 2019 5848 S. University Ave, Green #117
At 1:30pm, Mexico City-based author Diana del Ángel reads from her work and discusses with authors and UChicago professors Lina Maria Ferreira Cabeza-Vanegas and Rachel Galvin.
Diana del Ángel was a fellow of the Foundation for Mexican Letters and FONCA. She is the author of Barranca (2018) and Procesos de la noche (2018).
In English and Spanish.
Could Texas go Blue as Soon as 2020?
Monday, October 21st, 2019 Institute of Politics
Texas is one of five states in the country with a minority majority demographic, but it’s the only state among those that’s still voting consistently republican. That could change in 2020. This seminar is part of IOP Pritzker Fellow Enrique Acevedo’s series, “The Latinx Community & the 2020 Election.”
This seminar is open to UChicago students only and off the record.
Register to attend: Here
Free Screening at Doc Films
Monday, October 21st 2019 Doc Films
Join us at 9:30pm for a free screening of Birds of Passage! Set in Colombia in the 1970’s, the film depicts the drug trade through the eyes of an indigenous community and has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 96%
No registration needed.
Beer & Books
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 International House
Come out to discuss Kali Fajardo-Anstine’s book Sabrina & Corina. The book (Goodreads score 4.4/5) is a collection of stories about Latinas of Indigenous descent living in the American West. The event will take place 6pm-7pm. Copies and time will be provided to read a section of the book before discussing.
This event is only open to individuals 21+
No registration needed.
Study In
Saturday, October 26th, 2019 South Lounge
Join MEChA from 6-9pm for a “Study In.” MEChA’s Study In is a great way to have a productive and fun time studying in solidarity. This event hopes to help ease the burden of work and make midterm season less stressful!
This event is open to UChicago students only.
No registration needed.
UCLAN Career Conversation Hour
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 Flaco’s Tacos
Whether you are looking for internships, beginning a career, or looking to shift into a new field, you are welcomed to meet with members of the University of Chicago Latinx Alumni Network at 5:15pm for an hour of networking.
No registration needed.
Dia de los Muertos Event
Friday, November 1st, 2019 Hutchinson Commons
Join the members of the UChicago chapter of MeCHA in their annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration at 5pm. Come see altares dedicated to various issues affecting our community and others, performances, and food!
No registration needed.
A Different Type of Activism
Monday, November 4th, 2019 Institute of Politics
Even before Trump’s election, Latinos had rediscovered the true heights of their political power thanks to the courageous actions of the young activists behind the movement to keep the Dream Act alive while pushing for common-sense legislation to protect their immigrant families. This seminar is part of IOP Pritzker Fellow Enrique Acevedo’s series, “The Latinx Community & the 2020 Election.”
This seminar is open to UChicago students only and off the record.
Register to attend: Here
Plena Libre Dance Workshop
Wednesday, November 6th 2019 International House
At 7:30pm, members of Plena Libre will provide the music for a fun-filled workshop in the Puerto Rican bomba dance style, led by local instructor Ivelisse Diaz. This workshop is free and open to dancers of all abilities and experience levels. 
Plena Libre Performance
Latinx Heritage Month Closing Celebration
Friday, November 8th, 2019 Center for Identity and Inclusion
Join the Latinx Heritage Month Committee from 7pm to 9pm in closing out a terrific month of celebrating Latinx history, culture and contributions. We’ll have music, food, and drag performances throughout the evening.
