Clark College Celebrates Latiné Culture

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Young dancers perform with the Vancouver Ballet Folklórico at the 2012 celebration.

Clark College invites the community to enjoy two vibrant, family-friendly Latiné cultural events on campus this April. Día del Niño (Day of the Child) will be held on Friday, April 25, and Noche de Familia (Family Night) follows on Tuesday, April 29. Both events take place at the Gaiser Student Center on the college’s main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. Admission is free, and all are welcome.

Día Del Niño

Duncan Tonatiuh
Duncan Tonatiuh

Clark College Celebrates Latiné Culture

Schedule:

  • 6 p.m. – Traditional foods will be served; environmentally friendly games, arts and crafts
  • 7 p.m. – Reading by Author Duncan Tonatiuh
  • 7:30 p.m. – Vancouver Ballet Folklórico Dance Performance
  • 8 p.m. – Live Salsa band and dancing

View the complete schedule

About author Duncan Tonatiuh

Duncan Tonatiuh is an award-winning author-illustrator. He is both Mexican and American. He grew up in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. He graduated from Parsons School of Design and Eugene Lang College in New York City. His artwork is inspired by Pre-Columbian art, particularly that of the Mixtec codices. His aim is to create images and stories that honor the past, but that are relevant to people, especially children, nowadays. https://duncantonatiuh.com/

Noche de Familia

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Engineering professor Carol Hsu hosts an activity by her information table at the fall 2024 Noche de Familia event. Several Clark College programs and services will be on hand to answer questions.

  • When: Tuesday, April 29 from 4 to 8 p.m.
  • Where: Gaiser Student Center
  • What: This free, public includes activities for kids and dinner for all. It is offered twice per year by the college and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  All are welcome!
  • Why: This is a special night for Latiné families to learn about academic options and resources available at Clark.

Attendees will have opportunities to speak with Clark representatives from many departments including Financial Aid, Transitional Services, Workforce Education Services, Disability Access Center, Counseling and Health Center, Career Services, and more. Workshops will be offered to explain the processes of applying for Clark College and applying for financial aid. Information will be available in both Spanish and English.

More Information

Día del Niño (Day of the Child) on Friday, April 25 – https://www.clark.edu/about/arts-events/latino-celebration/

Noche de Familia (Family Night) on Tuesday, April 29 – https://www.clark.edu/about/arts-events/noche-de-familia/

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