Bienvenidos a Las Vegas: Film & Platica

When

Sep. 24, 2024, 4pm to 6pm

Office/Remote Location

Auditorium
Marcela Rodriguez-Campo speaking at a podium
Portrait of DJ Flores

Description

This event consists of a viewing of the film Bienvenidos a Las Vegas, which highlights the history of Latina/o/xs in Las Vegas. Following the viewing, attendees with gather for a reception and platica with individuals/projects featured in the film to discuss how various mediums are used to document and tell Latina/o/x histories in Las Vegas, and that showcase Las Vegas Latinidad.   

Guest panelists include: Maria Silva (host and producer of Bienvenidos a Las Vegas), DJ Flores (chef and owner of Milpa Mexican Cafe), and testimonialista Marcela Rodriguez-Campos (director of community, equity, and diversity at Nevada State University).

Price

Free admission to UNLV students, faculty, and staff.

Admission Information

RSVP by Sept. 18, 2024 

Contact Information

Student Life
Dionna McDonald

Filters

Open to All