The Alvin Sherman Library will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing Latin culture through films, art and music from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.
Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian Lydia Acosta said Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize the accomplishments of the Latin culture and to honor the diversity of Hispanics and Latino cultures represented at our university.
“The Alvin Sherman Library is a community library, where we serve the needs of the Broward county residents, in addition to our students, faculty and staff. Therefore, we must determine activities that would appeal to a variety of individuals,” Acosta said.
Each Sunday during September, the library will host a showing of the film series Cine Argentino, which will feature documentaries of legendary figures in the Latin culture.
During the films, a special appearance will be made by Argentinian actress and journalist, Adriana Bianco. She will introduce and provide commentary in Spanish about the films.
Over 100 people are expected to attend each film screening. Acosta said because the library expects a large audience, the film screening has moved to the Performance Theatre of the Don Taft University Center.
The library will also host an art exhibit to showcase Argentinian and Puerto Rican work by artists: Alejandro Borgese, Marina Font, Rita Coll and more.
Acosta explained one of NSU’s core values is the celebration of diversity and community.
“NSU is the number one university in the nation to provide doctoral degrees and the first to provide professional degrees to HispanicsThis is something to really be proud of,” she said. “Hispanic Heritage Month is just another wonderful example of what this university stands for.”
All the events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit the library’s website at nova.edu/library/main/.
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Schedule of Events
- 6 – Oct. 25: Diversity in Art Exhibit
Alvin Sherman Library Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery, 5 p.m.
- 20: BROCHE DE ORO
A comedy film centered on retirement and life in Puerto Rico starring acclaimed actors and film director Jacobo Morales.
Performance Theatre of the Don Taft University Center, 2 p.m.
- 27: TANGO BAR
A film tribute to RAÚL JULIA –the Argentine-Puerto Rican co-production highlights the subjects of music and love.
Performance Theatre of the Don Taft University Center, 2 p.m.
- 4: Orchestra performance of classic salsa from the 70s and 80s.
Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Theater, 2-3:30 p.m.
Photo Credit: Printed with permission from the Alvin Sherman Library
