October 25, 2010

Immigration and Latino life are focus of PLAS roundtable

The Program in Latin American Studies will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a roundtable discussion on immigration and Latino experiences in Baltimore and the United States.

“Haciendo Comunidad: Compartiendo Experiencias y Conocimientos (Making Community: Sharing Experiences and Knowledge)” is co-sponsored by the Office of Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and La Organizacion Latina Estudiantil, or OLE.

The event is designed to bring together scholars and community-based activists to share their knowledge and experience. It will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, in 111 Mergenthaler Hall, Homewood campus.