Sept. 13 The Family Empowerment Center will present Free Mega U.S. Citizenship Workshop, sponsored by Proyecto Inmigrante Inc., to help complete and review the applications. The session will be conducted by immigration attorneys or representatives 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Student Center on South Campus. For more information, contact 1-888-793-2182, ext. 3201 or 817-515-4007.
Sept. 15-Oct. 15 A photo exhibit displaying the different types of cultures and traditions in the Hispanic community will be in Center Corner (NSTU 1615A) on NE Campus.
Sept. 15 SE student activities will host the Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company, who will allow students to learn more about the Mexican and Latin American cultures. The event will be 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. in the North Ballroom. For more information, contact student activities at 817-515-3595.
Sept. 18 A lecture discussing the evolution of the term “Tejano” will be presented by Texas State University history professor Frank de la Teja 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Center Corner (NSTU 1615A). He will discuss how Hispanic Texans have struggled to find an identity that bridges their cultural roots in Mexico and the Hispanic world with the social and political realities of being Americans and how the meaning of “Tejano” has changed. For more information, contact student services at 817-515-6688.
Sept. 23 North Richland Hills mayor Oscar Trevino will speak about the value of public service and community engagement 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Center Corner (NSTU 1615A) on NE Campus. For more information, contact student services at 817-515-6688.
