University multicultural groups are gathering throughout the month to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of Hispanic Americans.
The Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Hispanic Student Cultural Society and Phi Iota Alpha Latin Fraternity hosted an immigration forum last night to discuss immigration laws and their effects on students.
A panel of specialists from the community gathered to discuss the new immigration laws as well as the controversial situation in Arizona that has led to racial profiling there.
The third annual Hispanic Cultural showcase will be held today in Free Speech Plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Phi Iota Alpha fraternity and the Hispanic Student Cultural Society will host a FIFA soccer tournament Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Live Oak Lounge of the Student Union, according to a press release from the University.
The first-place winners from each tournament will win a copy of the new FIFA 11 video game.
Friends of Spanish Studies, the Spanish Club, The Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, the Spanish Resource Center of the Embassy of Spain and the Latin American Student Association are hosting a film series called “Migration Currents in the Spanish-Speaking World.”
The next film in the series, “Flores de Otro Mundo,” or “Flowers from Another World,” will be shown Thursday at 6:15 p.m. in 234 Prescott Hall.
Other viewings of these films will be Oct. 20, Nov. 4 and Nov. 17.
LSU Dining will end National Hispanic Heritage Month with Hispanic-themed dinners Oct. 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in The 5 and 459 Commons.
The dining halls will be decorated in a Hispanic theme with authentic Hispanic food and music.
 
 
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