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'Mondongo'character gives dead new life

2008-03-09

Stereotyping and the dizzying and often disconcerting experiences immigrants face in coming to the United States is what playwright Claudio Mir said the theme of his piece, 'Mondongo Scam,' is based upon.

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Mexican paintings pay homage, depict prayers

2008-02-24

Delicately painted retablos lined the walls of the Center for Latino Arts and Culture Thursday as part of the traveling 'Miracles on the Border' exhibit.

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Poets learn to express ideas through spoken word

2008-02-20

For poets looking to sharpen their writing and oratory skills, the Center for Latino Arts and Culture will be offering 'Out of the Vox' workshops every Tuesday for the next three weeks with poet Pandora Scooter.

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Students to 'Break' mold in Dominican

2008-02-07

For students involved with the Center for Latino Arts and Culture, spring break is more than just a time to relax. The center is offering students the opportunity to visit the Dominican Republic to do service work and for a chance to see life from a different perspective.

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Weavers seek social change for indigenous women

2007-12-02

The Center for Latino Arts and Culture sponsored a Tz'utujil Mayan weaving reception Thursday at the Douglass Campus Center featuring Guatemalan crafts woman Flory Chavajay de Coy from Solola, Guatemala.

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A 'naive' perspective on art

2007-09-17

Richard Morgan is the curator for 'Mayan Arte Naif of Guatemala,' an exhibition hosted by the Asian American Cultural Center - which is located on Livingston campus - and produced by the Center for Latino Arts and Culture.

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Mural depicts poverty from eyes of youth

2007-09-04

This summer, the University community and the New Brunswick community partnered to lead a five-week summer camp for 50 economically disadvantaged youth living in New Brunswick.

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Latinos rally for diversity

2006-11-02

With Reggaeton music, rhythm sticks and chants of, 'Yo soy Latino para que tu lo sepa,' students made sure the Latino community at the University was heard in their annual 'La Marcha' to voice issues that affect their community.

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U. sponsors Latino AIDS awareness day

2006-10-11

The University, in partnership with the National Latina Health Network, Robert Wood Johnson AIDS program and the Center for Latino Arts and Culture will host the fourth annual NLAAD today.

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Latino center offers dance workshop

2006-09-21

Beginning tonight, the Center for Latino Arts and Culture will offer a workshop in the bomba, a Puerto Rican dance. The five-week program, open to all University Students, will be held Thursdays at 7 p.m.

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