Erica Alfaro is a CSU alumna, an award-winning author, educational advocate and the proud daughter of migrant farmworkers. In 2019, Erica’s graduation picture, where she is standing in a strawberry field with her farmworker parents, became the first graduation picture to go viral and made headlines worldwide. Erica will be presenting an hour-long keynote presentation on three lessons that led to her success despite adversity. She will also be giving away copies of her book, Harvesting Dreams, and having a brief Q&A. UCS will be providing light refreshments from Porto’s for attendees as well. Please RSVP using the QR code below.  The event will also be accessible via Zoom.  

Take part in an event highlighting the rich legacy and bright future of Latinx/a/e/o culture, research and activism. Connect with faculty, community activists and fellow students as you learn about the history that has shaped Chicana/o Studies, the field’s valuable contributions and explore the important work currently being done to continue this legacy.  Don’t miss this chance to be part of a meaningful conversation and to contribute to a legacy of activism, education, and community!   Do you need interpretation for this event? If so, please fill out the Interpreting Services Request Form at least seven business days prior to the event. 

Available to CSUN Housing Residents Only. Discuss issues of difference, conflict, and community within the Latinx culture to facilitate understanding between social/cultural groups. Student participation in semi-structured face-to-face dialogues with students from other social identity groups to learn from each others’ narratives and perspectives. Exploration of ways of taking action beyond Latinx misconceptions to create change and bridge differences at interpersonal and social/community levels.

Celebrate Raza Heritage Month: Celebrating Nuestra Gente y Comunidad with Latino dance and music. Learn about the history of traditional Latino dance and music styles including salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, & ballet folklórico. Guest speaker, Dr. Steven Osuna, professor from California State University, Long Beach, will discuss the cultural and historical significance of the various Latino dance styles that represent the diverse cultures of Latin America. Performances by Salsa Libre, Ballet Folklórico Aztlán de CSUN will demonstrate their unique dance styles. Join us for a special baile, Latin dancing open for all to enjoy the sabor y ritmo of Latino music!  

Durante esta conversacion (toda en español) con Aida Cuevas, estudiante podran escuchar directamente de ella su experiencia como una lider en las Artes. Para registrarte envia un correo electronico a Juliana.alvarez@csun.edu.   During this conversation (all in Spanish) with Aida Cuevas, both students and community members will be able to hear first hand her experience as a leader in the Arts. To register email juliana.alvarez@csun.edu.    

Rhythms of Latin America A Lecture/Recital with Dr. Andrés Jaramillo October 11 at 7:30 pm, Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall No Admission Fee Co-sponsored by Piano Spheres and The Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs   Dr. Andrés Jaramillo serves as faculty at the Collinsworth School of Music at California Baptist University where he teaches Applied Piano, Chamber Music, Music Theory, Senior Recital Class, Musicianship, and Music in Global Cultures.  Aside from teaching, Dr. Jaramillo keeps an exciting and active career as a solo and collaborative pianist, clinician and conductor. He has performed internationally in such countries as South America, South Africa, Spain, and China as well as throughout the United States. His programs typically feature standard classical piano repertory combined with Contemporary and Latin-American music. He often premieres international and local composers’ works. Dr. Jaramillo earned his DMA degree in Piano Performance with minor fields in Theory, Instrumental Conducting, and Keyboard Collaborative Arts from USC Thornton School of Music under the mentorship of prestigious pianist and teachers, Daniel Pollack, Dr. Alan Smith and Prof. Larry Livingstone. He obtained his Master’s Degree from the EWU and his undergrad studies at the Juan N. Corpas University under the mentorship of Maestro Jorge Zorro Sanchez and teachers Pilar Leyva and Ludmila Weber. PROGRAM Toccata – Jorge Pinzón (1968) Ancestro – German D. Perez (1964) 3 Colombian Romantic PiecesIntermezzo 2 – Luis A. Calvo (1882 – 1945) Manopili – Adolfo Mejía (1906 – 1973) Pincho – Adolfo MejiaEl Intachable – Juan Domingo Cordoba (1971) Etudes for Piano – Paola Marquez (1978)Etude I – Bailadito Etude II – Echoes of home Etude III – Silent Storm Etude IV – ResonanceLa Zacapaneca – Jorge Luis Sosa (1964) 5 Characteristic Colombian Pieces – Jorge A. Salazar (1978)Danza Costa (Porro) Pasillo Alabao JoropoPIANO SPHERES: is a 30 year-old nonprofit organization that supports the composition, performance, and production of major new works for the piano as well as rarely heard treasures from centuries past. They expand the piano repertoire by commissioning new music and sustaining several concert series of the highest artistic quality which focus primarily on music by living American composers. Their Leonard Stein Artist Residency is a performance and teaching program dedicated to locating, supporting and presenting pianists from historically underrepresented groups who specialize in the performance of new music. This program is presented in cooperation with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.Suggested Parking via Kiosks in Lot B1