Previous Latinx Events
2024 Latinx Heritage Month Events
Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15, a period chosen to honor the independence days of several Central American and South American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15, Mexico on September 16, Chile on September 18, and Belize on September 21.
Originally the celebration was established as a week-long celebration by President Johnson in 1968. President Reagan expanded it to a month in 1988 to allow for a more comprehensive recognition of the significant contributions Hispanic and Latinx Americans have made to the United States.
We are proud to offer to you a unique opportunity to learn, explore, and celebrate the rich diversity of the Latinx culture. Throughout history, Latinx activists, writers, scientists, educators, musicians, athletes, entrepreneurs, and artists have left a solid legacy that continues to shape and enrich our nation. Join us in celebrating the Latinx Heritage at our upcoming events this month.
Because students do not start class until the end of September, at COCC we celebrate the whole month of October!
Trailblazing in Space: Missions of Discovery & DiversityDr. Ellen Ochoa – Former NASA Director Thursday, October 3, 7 p.m., Tower Theatre, Bend Livestream also available Space is limited! For more information visit the COCC Foundation lecture webpage
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A Conversation with Dr. Ellen OchoaStudent-only event Join us to meet and greet the first Latina in space, Dr. Ellen Ochoa. -researcher, inventor, astronaut with four missions and director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center Friday, October 4, Multicultural Center, 12-1 p.m. For more information contact latinx@cocc.edu |
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Writing your name in Mayan glyphs- a workshop with Pedro ParraImmerse yourself in the native writing system of the Maya civilization and learn how to write your name with Mayan glyphs while listening ancestral sounds of pre-Hispanic origin. Tuesday October 22nd 4-6 PM - Redmond Campus Technology education Center 2030 SE College Loop FREE and OPEN to the community Space is limited, please RSVP to latinx@cocc.edu |
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Latin Jazz and Latin Music in the US Lecture & Latin Ensemble ConcertDr. Freddy Vilches – Lewis & Clark College - Portland, OR Tuesday October 29th 5:30 - 7:30 PM - Wille Hall – Bend Campus 2600 NW College Way Bend, OR This lecture traces the history of Latin Jazz and other Latin American musical styles in the US. Participants will be exposed to Afro-Cuban rhythms (son, rumba, chachachá, etc.), and to South American rhythms such as bossa nova, joropo, milonga, cueca and huayno. The lecture will be followed by a concert featuring Latin Jazz and other Latin American musical traditions. The ensemble's repertoire includes original pieces, as well as classic songs from Latin Jazz and Latin music in the US. FREE and OPEN to the community For more information please contact latinx@cocc.edu |
2023 Heritage Month Events
Saturday, October 7 - Piñata-Making Workshop
Come celebrate Sopa's 4th anniversary at River's Place. This all-day event begins at noon with local artist Agla leading the piñata-making workshop.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pinata-making-workshop-tickets-720938084217?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tuesday, October 17 - Author Emilly Prado
Emilly Prado is a writer, DJ, and educator living in Portland, Oregon with roots in the San Francisco Bay Area and Michoacán, Mexico. She is the author of Funeral for Flaca (Future Tense Books, 2021), an essay collection called, “Utterly vulnerable, bold, and unique,” by Ms. Magazine and a winner of a 2022 Pacific Northwest Book Award, a 2021 bronze winner of the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in Essays, and several other honors.
Community Event
The public is invited to join Emilly for a speaking engagement, Q&A, and book signing.
Other details: This is event is free and open to the public
Student Event 
Students join us for a workshop led by Emilly where she'll share her journey in higher education as you navigate your journey.
Other details: This is a student only event
Thursday, October 26 - Film Screening of Paper Children
We will begin with viewing the documentary Paper Children, followed by a Q&A. Film is in Spanish, English subtitles will be available.
Ligh snacks will be provided as well.
For more information about Latinx Heritage Month Events email latinx@cocc.edu.
Spring Event - 2023 Latinx Fiesta
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Fall Events - 2022 Latinx Heritage Month
Upcycled Piñata-Making Workshops, October 5 & 6
Bend: Oct. 5, 5-7p.m. at The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave.
Redmond: Oct. 6, 5-7p.m. at the COCC Redmond Campus, RTEC 209, 2030 SE College Loop
*Space is limited for both workshops; RSVP to attend at latinx@cocc.edu.
The piñata-making workshops are a collaboration with a local Latina artist and The Environmental Center. These 2 events are also a part of their Green Drinks series. To learn more, check out Green Drinks at The Environmental Center.
The Whisper of Silence, a virtual streaming film event, October 20-28
View the trailer for The Whisper of Silence
To register and stream, email latinx@cocc.edu.
All events are free and open to the public - RSVP to register.
*COCC celebrates throughout the month of October - see below for more information as to why.
Previous Heritage Month Events
For 2021 Central Oregon Community College's (COCC) Latinx program hosted free virtual viewing events in honor of Latinx Heritage Month, including a prerecorded music event celebrating the life, times, and work of three significant Latin and South American women. As well as a traditional pupusa and Chilean sopaipilla cooking demonstrations. View the videos.
"Tres Vidas," a prerecorded ensemble event, was conceived and performed by the Core Ensemble of Florida and celebrates the life, times and work of three significant Latin and South American women. It features the storylines of painter Frida Kahlo of Mexico, peasant activist Rufina Amaya of El Salvador and poet Alfonsina Storni of Argentina, presented with popular folk songs from those countries. Email latinx@cocc.edu to receive a study guide and the viewing link, valid from Oct. 19-23.
Latinx Heritage Month takes place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, but COCC's celebration stretches through October due to fall term timing. This time is meant for recognition, education and a time to celebrate Latino, Latina, Latine and Latinx identities, culture, and history. The dates of recognition correlate to historical events across Latin American countries. For instance, Sept. 15 is the date that five Latin American countries — Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua — earned independence from Spain in 1821.
For more information, contact Jacqueline Ruggieri at jruggieri@cocc.edu or 541-318-3726.