News and Events / Noticias y eventos
Spring 2025
Pláticas – A Support Space
Pláticas is a group therapy space hosted by CAPS for students to discuss common stressors, receive support and connect with each other over shared experiences. Discussion topics can include utilizing support within the Latinx community, navigating barriers in higher education, exploring identities, and more.
While this space welcomes Spanish/Spanglish speakers, it is not exclusive to only Spanish speakers. This group will begin March 13th and is held every other Thursday at 1:00 PM at the Price Center. To connect to this group, students can call CAPS at 704-687-0311 or stop by the center in person during our open access hours (Monday through Thursday, 1:30-4:00 PM). If you or students have questions about this space, please feel free to connect with me or have students reach out to CAPS at 704-687-0311.
Las “Pláticas” comienzan el 13 de febrero de 2025. Para conectarte con este grupo, por favor llama a CAPS al (704) 687-0311 o ven en persona al edificio de CAPS (Price Center). Damos la bienvenida a hablantes de español o “Spanglish”, pero el evento no es exclusivo para hispanohablantes.
Past events
Heritage Language Learning Symposium
The 2025 Heritage Language Learning Symposium is sponsored by the Department of Languages, Cultures and Translation, the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences, the Chinese Undergraduate Student Association, the Arabic Culture Club, the Office of International Programs, and Vista Higher Learning.
The event will be held on February 20-21, 2025 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm US Eastern Standard Time. Zoom links for hybrid and online events will be sent in February 2025.
Click here to learn more about the 2025 Heritage Language Learning Symposium.
Fall 2024
Cafecito at CIPHER
- Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- Time: Noon – 1:00 p.m.
- Location: CIPHER’s Lobby and Seminar Room (on the top floor of the Bioinformatics Building, right in front of the main staircases or turning right when you leave the elevator).
- What to bring: We are trying to be sustainable and we appreciate if you bring your own cup or mug. Also, food won’t be provided (only coffee) but you can bring your own food.
Dia de Los Muertos
Please join us in celebrating Día de los Muertos. We will discuss honoring loved ones who have passed and learn how to build an ofrenda to take home. The event will be on October 30 (Wednesday), from 2 to 4:00 PM, at the Popp Martin Student Union, second floor, room 267.
Niner Nation is Where You Belong: 2024 Welcome Back Event
The Black Alumni Chapter, Latinx/a/o Alumni Network and LGBTQIA+ Alumni Network invite you to join them for an unforgettable “Welcome Back” event! Celebrate the start of a new academic year with a vibrant gathering that brings together students, faculty/staff, and alumni. This event is all about fostering a strong sense of belonging and community within Niner Nation.
Come for the delicious food, stay for the lively music, dancing, and games! You’ll also have the chance to connect with student organizations and participate in a brief program designed to inspire and unite. Whether you’re a new student or a proud alum, Niner Nation is where you belong—let’s make this a year to remember!
Please click here for more information about date, time, parking, and registration!
Come socialize with us at the I-fest
The 2024 International Festival will be held on September 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event promises a good time with representatives from many different cultures. We invite all members and friends of our caucus to join us there. Our meeting time will be 11:00 am. The location will be the East entrance of the Barnhardt Student Activity Center (SAC), which houses the Halton Arena.
The red mark on the map above marks the spot. Click the image to see it in Google Maps. We hope to see you there!
Spring 2024
SPRING 24 Lotería
Join us for this event on Thursday, April 25, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
