Carmen Sosa, the administrator of the English as a Second Language program of Iowa, will present an informational speech on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Olmsted Center. Sosa will discuss Hispanic language and culture in Iowa. Students can learn Latin dances like the salsa and merengue at free dance lessons from 8-9 p.m. Oct. 6. Disc jockey Serjio will be present from 8 p.m. until midnight in Olmsted's Parents Hall. The celebration will conclude with a performance by Teresa y Los Preferidos, a flamenco dance group of three dancers and one guitarist, in Parents Hall on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.
All events are free.
By involving CBS, La Fuerza Latina shared its culture with another minority group at Drake. The events give students opportunities to learn something. For instance, the flamenco dancers will be giving informational background about the dance as well as performing it. Educating students is what the celebration means to Linda Williams, director of student activities. I hope it challenges people to think outside their box.