This email was sent to all registered students who self-identified as Latinx on their application.
Oct. 3, 2023
Raza Heritage Month–This Is for La Raza!
Dear Student,
We wanted to make sure you know about a series of events – called “This Is for La Raza!” – that will be held to celebrate Raza Heritage Month at De Anza. We’re sending this email because you self-identified as Latinx on your college application, and we thought you might be interested in any or all of these events.
Latinx Student Bienvenida and Pop-Up Night Market
- Thursday, Oct. 5: 4-7 p.m.
- Conference Rooms A&B, Campus Center
Join us for free food and music selected by DJ Cristal Chains!
You can also check out the Resource Fair featuring representatives from the Academic Awareness team; Chicanx/Latinx Studies; English Performance Success (EPS); Food Pantry; Guardian Scholars/NextUP; Guided Pathways; Latinx Empowerment at De Anza (LEAD); Math, Science and Engineering Achievement (MESA); Men of Color Community; Outreach Office; Puente; Rising Scholars; Student Health Services; Transfer Center – and more!
You're also invited to these events:
Karaoke: Selena y Mas!
- Tuesday, Oct. 10: Noon-1 p.m.
- Office of Equity: MLC 250 (second floor)
Chicano Mural Appreciation
- Wednesday, Oct. 11: 9:30-11:20 a.m.
- Multicultural Center
- Panelists: Ismael Ilescas and Carlos Rodriguez
Student Talking Circle
- Thursday, Oct. 12: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
- Office of Equity: MLC 250 (second floor)
Indigenous People's Day Panel
- Tuesday, Oct. 17: 9:30-11:20 a.m.
- Conference Rooms A&B, Campus Center
Dia de Los Muertos
- Visit the community altar during the “Facing Home” exhibit at the Euphrat Museum
- Nov. 1-Dec. 14: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
“This Is for La Raza!” sponsors include the De Anza Latinx Association (DALA), Equity Office, Euphrat Museum of Art, Men of Color Community, Multicultural Center, Rising Scholars and the Sociology Department.