Latino/a Employee Resource Group
Mission
Latino/a ERG is committed to:
- Building Community: We create a welcoming space for Latinx employees to connect, share experiences, and access resources that support both personal and professional growth.
- Strengthening Connections: We facilitate networking opportunities and mentorship programs to help members build valuable relationships and advance their careers within the university.
- Promoting Education: Through events, workshops, and seminars, we raise awareness about Latinx issues and advocate for best practices in inclusion and cultural competency.
Welcome to the Latinx Employee Resource Group (Latinx ERG) at the University of Arkansas. Our group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for Latinx faculty and staff, celebrating our diverse cultures, and promoting equity and inclusion across the university.
News and Events
Join the Latino/a ERG for Cafecito y Pan Sept 11Upcoming
Gamma Eta Informational
September 16 | 6:30 PM | ARKU 506
For the latest updates from Gamma Eta,
Latine Student Welcome
September 16 | 5 PM | ARKU North and South Terraces
The Latine Student Welcome will feature tabling from Latine-serving RSOs on campus and a concert from the Salvadoran-American singer-songwriter Pura Coco. There will be food and giveaway items for the entire campus community.Register on HogSync here.
Aldo López-Gavilán in Concert
September 18 | 7:30 PM | Faulkner Performing Arts Center
Praised for his dazzling technique and rhythmic fire
in the Seattle Times and dubbed a formidable virtuoso
by The Times London, Cuban pianist and composer Aldo López-Gavilán excels in both
the classical and jazz worlds as a recitalist, concerto soloist, chamber-music collaborator,
and performer of his own electrifying jazz compositions.Buy your ticket here.
Dance Class with PSO
September 19 | 6 PM | ARKU 510-511
The Panamanian Student Organization is hosting a dance class to show everybody the traditional rhythms and moves from Panama. Participants will be able to learn basic steps of dances such as El punto, immersing themselves in the cultural heritage of Panama. Everybody is welcome to this event! For the latest updates on this event an future events from PSO,follow along with PSO on Instagram.
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Night with Food on the Hill
September 19 | 4:30 PM | Fulbright Dining Hall
Join us at Fulbright Dining Hall on September 19th from 4:30-8:00PM to celebrate Hispanic Latinx History Month! We're thrilled to partner with the Multicultural Center for this event. Join us for a special menu of dishes honoring Hispanic and Latinx heritage. The first 50 students to mention the MC x Food on the Hill collaboration at the door will get their meals on the MC! RSVP on HogSync for more updates.
Tertulia: Elementary/Intermediate Spanish
September 23 | 2 PM | JBT 207
For the latest updates about the Tertulia Spanish conversation series, follow along with the Spanish program on Instagram.
Salsa Night with the SIAs, Zetas, Sigmas, & Phi As
September 24 | 6 PM | NPHC Gardens
The SIAs, Zetas, Sigmas, and Phi As invite you to a night of salsa dance lessons with salsa and chips provided as a snack. For more updates, follow along with the SIAs on Instagram.
Visionairi Footnotes Book Club: Afrolatine Perspectives
September 24 | 5 PM | location TBD
Join Visionairi and the Multicultural Center for a conversation surrounding the book Racial Innocence: Unmasking Latino Anti-Black Bias and the Struggle for Equality by Tanya Katerí Hernández. You do not have to have read the book to participate. For the latest updates, follow along with the MC and Visionairi on Instagram.
U of A Latin American Ensemble Concert
September 25 | 12 PM | Law School Atrium
The U of A Latin American Ensemble, directed by Prof. Fernando Valencia, will be playing 45 minutes of live music with selections from Cuba, Puerto Rico and Colombia. For more updates, follow along with the Hispanic Law Student Association on Instrgram.
Tertulia: Intermediate/Advanced Spanish
September 25 | 2 PM | JBT 207
For the latest updates about the Tertulia Spanish conversation series,follow along with the Spanish program on Instagram.
Karaoke Night with Phi Iota Alpha
September 25 | International Connections Lounge
Join the Phi As in singing beloved songs from Latin America. For more updates on this event and future initiatives from the Phi Iota Alpha fraternity,follow along with the Phi As on Instagram.
Talk with MXSA
September 26 | 5 PM | BELL 1108E
Join the Mexican American Student Association for a night of Spanish-language conversation circles. This is a low-stakes and low-pressure opportunity for students to reconnect with their mother tongue at their comfort level. For more updates on this event and future MXSA initiatives,follow along with MXSA on Instagram.
Sanctuary/Santuario Art Gallery Reception
September 26 | 6 PM | Faulkner Performing Arts Center
Join the university community and Northwest Arkansas community at large in welcoming the Sanctuary/Santuario art gallery to the Faulkner Performing Arts Center. The exhibit is composed of multimedia art by Latine/x artists based in Northwest Arkansas.RSVP on Hogsync here.
October
Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Workshop with Diego Angarita
October 1 | 12 PM | McMillon Innovation Studio
Learn the essential problem-solving skills to help you craft strong problem statements, conduct root cause analysis, calculate ROI, and prioritize effectively to create impactful roadmaps.Register to participate in the workshop here.
Queer Colombian Film Screening: Anhell69
October 2 | 5:30 PM | JBHT 207
The Multicultural Center invites you to view Anhell69, an award-winning film depicting the lives of queer youth in present-day Colombia. RSVP to the screening on Hogsync to keep up with the latest updates.
Teach Central America Week with Jonathan Campos
October 4 | 5:30 PM | KIMP 410
Jonathan Campos, a Central American organizer and Teaching For Change specialist, will be giving a special lecture about the history, culture, and current events in Central America through film clips, poetry, and art.
Latino Alumni Society Tailgate
October 5
For the latest updates on this tailgate, follow along with the Latino Alumni Society.
Tertulia: Elementary/Intermediate Spanish
October 7 | 11 AM | JBT 207
For the latest updates about the Tertulia Spanish conversation series, follow along with the Spanish program on Instagram.
Tertulia: Intermediate/Advanced Spanish
October 9 | 11 AM | JBHT 207
For the latest updates about the Tertulia Spanish conversation series, follow along with the Spanish program on Instagram.
Plaza de las Américas
October 10 | 4 PM | The Union Mall
Join in on the university's 19th annual Plaza de las Americas. This beloved campus tradition includes country booths, authentic foods, and performances.RSVP on Hogsync here. Sign up to volunteer for Plaza here.
La Misma Luna Screening
October 10 | 5 PM | JBHT 207
The Spanish program is hosting a screening of La Misma Luna, a film following a mother who leaves behind her son in Mexico to search for a better life in the U.S. This event is exclusively for students currently enrolled in a language course. For more updates on this event, follow along with the Spanish program on Instagram.
Carpool to HWOA Conference
October 11 | All day
For more updates on the conference carpool, follow along with the Multicultural Center on Instagram.
Tembleques Workshop with PSO
October 17 | 6 PM | ARKU 507-508
Join the Panamanian Student Organization in crafting tembleques, hair accessories worn in traditional Panamanian folkloric dance. For more updates on this event, follow along with PSO on Instagram.
Música con MXSA
October 16 | 5:30 PM
Join the Mexican American Student Association for a concert from a local Latine artist. For more updates on this event, follow along with MXSA on Instagram.
Battle of the Boot Tailgate with Latino and Law Alumni Societies
October 19 | Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House Patio
The Law Alumni Society and the Latino Alumni Society will host a joint tailgate before the Homecoming football game against the LSU Tigers. Join us on October 19, 2024, for food, fun and fellowship on the west patio of the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House. Tickets are $10 for Alumni Association members and $15 for nonmembers. For the latest updates on this tailgate, follow along with the Latino Alumni Society.
Tertulia: Elementary/Intermediate Spanish
October 21 | 2 PM | JBHT 207
For the latest updates about the Tertulia Spanish conversation series, follow along with the Spanish program on Instagram.
Latine Professional Development with CASA
October 21 | 5 PM
The Central American Student Alliance is hosting a professional development panel and workshop. For more updates with this event, follow along with the Central American Student Alliance on Instagram.
Tertulia: Intermediate/Advanced Spanish
October 23 | 2 PM |JBHT 207
For the latest updates about the Tertulia Spanish conversation series, follow along with the Spanish program on Instagram.
Ask a Medical Student Panel with LMSA+
October 23 | 6 PM | Virtual
LMSA+ will be hosting a Q&A medical student panel with the collaboration from the LMSA medical students from UAMS College of Medicine. This event is open to all pre-med students and pre-health students on campus! A Google Form for students to submit questions will be available soon. For more updates on this event, follow along with LMSA+ on Instagram.
LGSO Masquerade Gala
October 25 | Fayetteville Town Center
For more updates about the masquerade gala, follow along with the Latine Graduate Student Organization on Instagram.