Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, 2024
Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together
Check out the Coastline Latinx / Hispanic Resources and use the Library to enjoy excellent films that celebrate the cultures, contributions, and talents of Latino/as this month and all year long! The college pays for your free access to streaming films through the Kanopy database.
Transform your Zoom sessions into a vibrant celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with custom backgrounds that honor the culture and spirit! Download Hispanic Heritage Month Zoom Backgrounds for your online classes, meetings, and events.
In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
- Date: Friday, September 13, 2024
- Time: 3 - 4:30pm
- Location: Newport Beach Campus, Art Corridor (between Art Gallery and Rm 104)
Martin Espino will be offering a program of native music from North, Central and South America. The audience will be able to sing along in native languages and play actual native instruments. At the end of the program, Martin will present a very relaxing, stress relieving and rejuvenating "Aztec Sound Bath." Event hosted by Coastline Student Equity.
Questions? Contact Javier Alcala jalcala@coastline.edu.
Radical Playfulness in Latin Contemporary Art and Beyond
Exhibit will be running from 8/28 - 10/17 at the Coastline Art Gallery. Curated by Saltfineart.
Join us Friday, September 13, 2024 for a talk starting at 4pm at our Newport Campus. Followed immediately by a reception from 5-7pm. Bring your family. Bring a date.
Additional Gallery Walk Through, Food and Podcast dates:
- Sept 18, 11am - 1pm
- Sept 25, 11am - 1pm
- Oct 02, 11am - 1pm
- Oct 09, 11am - 1pm
Cochinilla = Cochineal Bugs
- Date: Tuesday, Sept 17, 2024
- Time: 12:30 - 2pm
- Location: Westminster - Le-Jao Campus Courtyard
Come experiment with a centuries old dyeing technique using cochineal (an insect found on cacti) and different acids found in nature to paint on preprinted cloth. Become familiar with a process used by the Aztec and Maya peoples of North and Central America as early as the second century BC. Sponsored by Student Equity.
Questions? Call (714) 241-6184.
Community Unity
- Date: Tuesday, Sept 17, 2024
- Time: 2 - 4pm
- Location: Westminster - Le-Jao Campus Courtyard
Submerge yourself in Fiesta en El Barrio, where the colores are vibrant, the sonidos contagious, and the flavors are autenticos! You will be transported to the rich and colorful streets of Latino America! This is a fiesta for the senses, and an opportunity to come together and celebrate the beautiful diversity, history, and community unity of our Hispanic/LatinX familia!
Questions? Call (714) 241-6184.
Los Chocolates de Las Américas
- Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- Time: 2 - 3:30pm
- Location: Student Services Center in Fountain Valley, Conf Rm 109
Taste the Untamed Rainforest - learn to really taste the nuances between single farm chocolates while discussing how chocolate is made. This experience is like nothing you have had before!
Questions? Contact Javier Alcala jalcala@coastline.edu.
A Conversation with Dr. Ángel González
- Date: Friday, October 11, 2024
- Time: 5:30 - 7pm
- Location: Online via Zoom | 3838987169
Join us on National Coming Out Day for a transformative workshop in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and LGBTQ+ History Month, featuring Dr. Ángel González, an esteemed Assistant Professor of Higher Education Administration and Leadership. As a queer, non-binary, and Latinx individual, Dr. González brings a unique perspective to the discussion on cultural and identity navigation.
Hear Dr. González share their personal journey as a first-generation college student, detailing how their family and community played a pivotal role in their educational path and highlighting the importance of student advocacy and activism. In this space, you are invited to embrace your full self, find your voice, and connect in community with other Coastline students! After the workshop, join Student Mental Health Services for follow-up group meetings to continue the conversation.
Questions? Contact Alison Carlock acarlock@coastline.edu.