5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Local community organizations and Miami University programs, departments and student organizations will share information about their programs and events, work and services related to Latin America, the Caribbean and Latino communities in the U.S.A.
The Oxford League of Women Voters will host a voter registration table at the UniDiversity Festival information fair. This is a great opportunity for you to join the festivities, and also register to vote!
A taste of traditional cuisines from Latin America and the Caribbean
Are you a student or community member looking for volunteer opportunities?
Contact: Laura Desmond, desmondl@MiamiOH.edu), Program Manager, International Students and Scholar Services. Coordinator of UniDiversity Volunteers Team.
Are you interested in sharing information about your organization?
Contact: D. Ellis Rates, ratesde@MiamiOH.edu, Associate Director, Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion. Coordinator of the UniDiversity Information Fair.
Are you a student interested in an engaging intercultural experience?
Contact: Nikki Rose Lescano, lescannr@MiamiOH.edu, Coordinator of UniDiversity Students Intercultural Engagement.
Please consider contributing to the Latin American and Caribbean UniDiversity Festival Fund.
Gifts to Global Initiatives contribute to the comprehensive internationalization of Miami University and help provide diverse cultural and global learning experiences for students, faculty, and the community.
The UniDiversity Scholarship offers support for underrepresented students, with a preference for Latino/Latina students. Interested students are invited to submit a statement of need detailing the way in which you would choose to use the scholarship and how it would benefit your academic and personal journey.
Latiné Student Alliance (former UNIDOS Association)
Miami Activities and Programming
Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc.
Juan Carlos Albarran, Latin American, Latino & Caribbean Studies, GIC
Alicia Castillo Shresta, Association of Latinx Faculty and Staff
Laura Desmond, International Student Center, ISSS, Global Initiatives
Gwenmarie Ewing, Performing Arts Series, College of Creative Arts
Paula Gandara, Department of Spanish and Portuguese
Patti Liberatore, Performing Arts Series, College of Creative Arts
Karen O’Hara, Communications and Marketing, Global Initiatives
Christian Ponce, University Communications and Marketing
D.Ellis Rates, Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
J. Ravancho, Farmer School of Business
Kim Daggy, Enjoy Oxford, Oxford Visitors Bureau
Rebecca Smith, Oxford Lane Library
Ann Wengler, NAACP Oxford Chapter
Nikki Rose Lescano, Alpha Sigma Chapter of Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
Elizabeth Frank, Latiné Student Alliance
Jacqueline Rioja Velarde, Center for American and World Cultures, Global Initiatives
The UniDiversity Festival is sponsored by the Center for American and World Cultures -Global Initiatives; Barahona Latino Resource Fund; El Corazon de Mexico, Ballet Folkloric; Enjoy Oxford! - Oxford Visitors Bureau; Miami University Alumni Association; Miami Activities and Programming; Miami University Office for Diversity and Inclusion; Miami Performing Arts Series; Silly Safaris, Live Animal Shows; and organized in collaboration with Miami University: Alpha Sigma Chapter of Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.; Latiné Student Alliance; Association of Latin American Students, ALAS- MU Regionals; Association of Latinx Faculty and Staff; Center for International Students; Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion; Department of Spanish and Portuguese; Latin American, Latino/a and Caribbean Studies, GIC and in partnership with the City of Oxford; the Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Miami University Regionals; NAACP Oxford Chapter; the Ohio Commission on Hispanic Latino Affairs; Oxford Lane Libraries; and Oxford Multicultural Family Alliance.
Mujer Latina Today, LLC; La Mega Media; La Vanguardia
Miami University Communications and Marketing
5:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
5:45 p.m. | Silly Safaris, live animal shows starring RYAN the LION
6:15 p.m. | Qué Lindo es Panamá! dance troupe
7 p.m. | Cincy Brazil Samba Dance
7:40 p.m. | Strolling by Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. and Flags Parade
7:50 p.m. | Intermission
8 p.m. | Charanga LF, Latin band; and dancing demo by Chevere FL
9 p.m. | Closing of the festival
Proclamation of the National Hispanic-Latino American Heritage Month by the City of Oxford (Tuesday, September 7, 2021)
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
Performances Featured Onstage
The Center for American and World Cultures, Global Initiatives appreciates the generous contributions of the Barahona Latino Fund; the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Services; the Oxford Community Art Center; and Silly Safaris; and the committed support of our partners: Unidos, Miami University Hispanic/Latinx Student Organization; Lex Latinx Society; Sigma Lambda Gamma; Alpha Phi Omega; the City of Oxford; the Department of Spanish and Portuguese; the Latin American, Latino/a, and Caribbean Studies Program; the McGuffey Montessori School; Miami University Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion; Miami University Association of Latino/a Faculty and Staff; Miami University Performing Arts Series; NAACP Oxford Chapter; Oxford Lane Library; Oxford Visitors Bureau; and Talawanda School District.
Our great gratitude to the volunteers for their enthusiasm, dedication and hard work; to Oxford local businesses for their generous prize donations and support; to the local Latinx food vendors and performer groups that allowed us to enjoy the diverse cuisines and traditional music and dances of Latin American and the Caribbean cultures; and to the community organizations that participated in the information fair, sharing resources related to community services, advocacy and/or civic action opportunities available.
