Students celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Posted on Sep 25, 2012 in News
On Wednesday, Sept. 19 , students were welcomed to test out their Latin dancing skills at the Bailamos: Latin Dance Night hosted by the Interculture Committee.
“It was really fun, and I want to do something like that again,” says Ali Fry, freshman.
Carlene Robinson Students participate in Baliamos: Latin Dance Night on September 19 at Hill University Center. Carlene Robinson/Staff Writer
She, like many others that attended, had never danced the Salsa or the Merengue.
Fortunately, UAB student and instructor Kelly Leuch taught everybody the art behind the moves.
National Hispanic Month, which sparked this event, is slated to run from September 15 through October 15.
Events this week:
Tuesday, Sept. 25
Free Food For Thought– The Ethics of Immigration: Is it a right or a privilege? Sterne Library 174, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 26
Black in Latin America — Haiti & Dominican Republic: An Island Divided, Documentary & Dialogue, Heritage Hall 106, 6 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 27
A Rich Heritage to be Embraced: Hispanics and Immigration Law, Volker Hall 302, 12 p.m.
Latin Fire @ UAB, Campus Green, 7 p.m.
Carlene Robinson
Staff Writer
drcarob@uab.edu