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Hispanic Heritage MOnth-October 2009
2009 Calendar of EventsThursday, October 1Latin Dancing Friday, October 2 HHM Dance and Celebration Tuesday, October 6Gender Issues on the U.S.- Mexico Border Wednesday, October 7 The Latin American Student Association (LASA) will host an Art Exhibit for Spanish Heritage Month. It will be held in the Equal Opportunity building October 7, 2009 at 7:00pm. The exhibit will include a few featured artists and a brief presentation on Famous Hispanic people. CheGuevara and The Motorcycle Diaries: Monday, October 12Columbus' Legacy in Discovering the Americas
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DownloadsComplete Calendar of Events (PDF) Thursday, October 22 Our Lady of Guadalupe: Patroness of the Americas Monday October 26 Sigma Delta Pi Initiation Tuesday October 27 Study Abroad Memories and Future Opportunities Wednesday Ocotober 28 Discussion: Cross Cultural Research with Dr. Luis Bejarano West Hall (rm. 138) 12:00 p.m. Thursday October 29 Latin Dancing |
Columbus' Legacy in Discovering the Americas
Dr. Cristóbal Serran-Pagan
The Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies
Bailey Auditorium (rm. 1011)
7:00p.m.
Discussion about the historical context of Christopher Columbus prior to his discovery of the Americas. An analysis of the pros and cons of Columbus's legacy, especially the role of Christianity in the conversion of indigenous people, the subsequent exploitation of the land and its people, the culture of mestizaje, and the human trafficking of slaves. Was Columbus's discovery for God, gold, or glory? Or a combination of the three?