Bay Path Celebrates Latinx Culture at their Latinx Symposium
East Longmeadow, MA— In celebration of Latinx History Month, Bay Path University, in partnership with Eastern Connecticut State University, is proud to announce their 2019 Latinx Symposium. With over 43% of Springfield’s population identifying as Hispanic or Latinx, and with over 37% of Bay Path’s traditional undergraduate students identifying as a person of color, Bay Path’s Diversity and Inclusion Council is excited to host a celebration that honors so many members of the community.
"The Latinx Symposium provides an opportunity to reflect on our narratives and to learn and celebrate our diverse identities,” shared Elizabeth Cardona, Bay Path’s Executive Director of Multicultural Affairs and International Student Life and Assistant to the Provost for Diversity and Inclusion. It is important for our students and partners in higher education to gain perspective while having the space to analyze, become critical thinkers, and to be empowered to serve this growing demographic."
Featured special guests include keynote speaker Yvette Modestin, Founder and Executive Director of Encuentro Diaspora Afro, and musician and social justice leader Heshima Moja. The event includes traditional dances led by instructor Teresa Catano, interactive workshops, and a poster gallery highlighting the experiences, identities, and current issues in the Latinx community. An authentic Latin dinner will be served.
The Latinx Symposium is scheduled for Saturday, September 28th, from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., and will be held at Bay Path’s Philip H. Ryan Health Science Center, 1 Denslow Road, East Longmeadow, MA. This event is free and open to the public with activities scheduled throughout the duration of the event. Guests are welcome to attend anytime between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
At Bay Path, maintaining a welcoming campus community to people of all backgrounds has always been a top priority. Anyone interested in Latinx culture is invited to attend.
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About Bay Path University
Bay Path University was founded in 1897. With locations in Longmeadow (main), East Longmeadow (Philip H. Ryan Health Science Center), Springfield (MA), Sturbridge (MA), and Concord (MA), Bay Path’s innovative program offerings include traditional undergraduate degrees for women, The American Women's College on-ground and online, the first all-women, all-online accredited bachelor’s degree programs in the country; over 30 graduate programs for women and men, including doctoral degrees; and Strategic Alliances, offering professional development courses for individuals and organizations. Bay Path’s goal is to give students confidence in the fundamentals of their chosen field, the curiosity to question the ordinary, the leadership to show initiative, and the desire to make a difference.