The League of Latinos hosted a constructive panel discussion about Interracial Dating in the

Henderson and Arkadelphia community on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Six current and former

Henderson students and staff along with Arkadelphia community members served as panelists

and shared their experiences and thoughts on such a controversial topic.

League of Latinos:

Interracial Dating

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Did you know?

Celebrations for Day of the

Dead are a typically Latin

American custom that com-

bines indigenous Aztec ritual

with Catholicism, brought to

the region by Spanish con-

quistadores.

This holiday recognizes death

as a natural part of the human

experience, a continuum with

birth, childhood, and growing

up to become a contributing

member of the community.

On Nov. 2, the dead are also a

part of the community,

“awakened” from their eter-

nal sleep to share celebra-

tions with their loved ones.

Inside this issue:

League of Latinos 1

Our People 2

Our Events 3

Our Memories 4

Our Information 5

Our Customs: Day of the Dead Although marked throughout Latin America, Day of the Dead is most strongly associated with

Mexico, where the tradition originated. The Day of the dead is celebrated on November 2nd and

is a time of celebration and remembrance of loved ones who have passed away. The family

often takes the opportunity to visit the gravesite to clean up and decorate the graves of loved

ones. Candles, flowers and the favorite foods of the deceased are placed on the grave and the

family visits, eats, sings and tells favorite stories about those who have passed. Many set up

altars in their homes and often communities host a variety of events. Altars are usually deco-

rated with flowers, candles, pan de muerto, ceramic skulls, and most importantly pictures of

loved ones. The rituals used to celebrate the day are varied and colorful. Yet, all carry the same

message...celebration of life.

Source: http://www.unm.edu/~htafoya/dayofthedead.html

Student Profile: Alex Arce

Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX

Occupation: Assistant Professor of Management

Dr. Krueger is of Mexican descent and finds the League of Latinos as a wonderful opportunity for students to find others they can relate to as they further their education.

As a first generation college student herself, she understands what it is like to have the need to relate to someone and to have mentors, which is why she wants to be there for her students.

Dr. Krueger, with a masters and a Ph.D., has been working at HSU in the School of Business since the summer of 2012. She likes the smaller size classes that facilitate the ability to give more men-toring and one on one assistance to her students. She “wanted to work for the university with a heart.”

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OUR PEOPLE

Staff Profile: Dr. Dianna Krueger

Hometown: Vandervoort, AR

Major: Undecided

Campus Involvement: League of Lati-nos (Fundraiser Programming Officer) and HISA

Classification: Freshman

Alex is a full blooded Hispanic whose parents both originate from Morelia, Mexico. Some of his family continues to reside in Mexico while some live here in Arkansas.

Alex decided to come to Henderson after receiving much information and guidance from Ms. Wanda Harris, Alfonso Grant, Calvin Johnson, Allan Ford, Ms. Veronikha Salazar, multiple HSU students, and other influences that Alex states “are a part of the Henderson experience.”

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OUR EVENTS

Upcoming Events

November 6 7:00pm - Cabe Room Guest Speaker—President Jones November 20 3:00-7:30pm - Day Gym Tamales for the Holidays

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OUR MEMORIES

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OUR INFORMATION

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Ms. Cecilia Medina

Communications Officer

League of Latinos

Dr. Veronikha Salazar

League of Latinos Advisor

Associate Dean of Students

salazav@hsu.edu

(870)230-5231

#HSULatino

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