A MUST WATCH: Professionals Tanja La Alemana and Ataca Jorgie demonstrate their incredible Bach- ata dance routine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvNrWp8bo_I League of Latinos: FEBRUARY 2014 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 6 Did you know? Bachata is an Afro Latino genre of music that originated in the Do- minican Republic in the early parts of the 20th century with the African descendants in the coun- try and spread to other parts of Latin America and Mediterranean Europe. The original term used to name the genre was amargue ("bitterness", "bitter music", or "blues music"), until the rather ambiguous (and mood-neutral) term bachata became popular. Inside this issue: League of Latinos 1 Our People 2 Our Events 3 Our Memories 4 Our Information 5 Valentine’s Day in Latin America In Latin America, Valentine’s Day serves as more of an excuse to share love and friendship than candy and cards. In Mexico, February 14th is celebrated as the “Día de San Valentin,” but it’s more commonly referred to as “El Día del Amor y la Amistad,” the “day of love and friendship.” It is a time for people to show appreciation to the people they care about in general. The people of Guatemala celebrate a similar holiday on the 14th of Febru- ary, but is known there as the “Día del Cariño,” the “day of affection.” Guatemalans exchange sentimental good- ies just like in the United States, but it is a broader holiday as well and encourages people to show their love for friends and co-workers too. Other Latin American countries celebrate similar days of friendship and affection like Valentine’s Day, but not necessarily in February. Colombia, for example, celebrates Valentine’s Day on Septem- ber 20th when it is popular to send gifts from secret admirers. Bolivia also favors September by celebrating the “Día del Amor” on September 21st in conjunction with Students’ Day, Day of Spring and Children’s Day. Source: http://tudecidesmedia.com/traditions-valentines-day-traditions-from-latin-america-p3150-128.htm
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A MUST WATCH: Professionals Tanja La Alemana and Ataca Jorgie demonstrate their incredible Bach-
ata dance routine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvNrWp8bo_I
League of Latinos:
FEBRUARY 2014 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 6
Did you know?
Bachata is an Afro Latino genre of
music that originated in the Do-
minican Republic in the early
parts of the 20th century with the
African descendants in the coun-
try and spread to other parts of
Latin America and Mediterranean
Europe. The original term used to
name the genre was amargue
("bitterness", "bitter music", or
"blues music"), until the rather
ambiguous (and mood-neutral)
term bachata became popular.
Inside this issue:
League of Latinos 1
Our People 2
Our Events 3
Our Memories 4
Our Information 5
Valentine’s Day in Latin America
In Latin America, Valentine’s Day serves as more of an excuse to share love and friendship than candy and
cards. In Mexico, February 14th is celebrated as the “Día de San Valentin,” but it’s more commonly referred to as
“El Día del Amor y la Amistad,” the “day of love and friendship.” It is a time for people to show appreciation to
the people they care about in general. The people of Guatemala celebrate a similar holiday on the 14th of Febru-
ary, but is known there as the “Día del Cariño,” the “day of affection.” Guatemalans exchange sentimental good-
ies just like in the United States, but it is a broader holiday as well and encourages people to show their love for
friends and co-workers too. Other Latin American countries celebrate similar days of friendship and affection like
Valentine’s Day, but not necessarily in February. Colombia, for example, celebrates Valentine’s Day on Septem-
ber 20th when it is popular to send gifts from secret admirers. Bolivia also favors September by celebrating the
“Día del Amor” on September 21st in conjunction with Students’ Day, Day of Spring and Children’s Day.
Five years ago, Lauren accepted a scholarship to play tennis at the University of Arkansas in Pine Bluff—where she majored in Business Fi-nance. Since they were occasional adver-saries, Lauren heard of HSU through tennis . Once graduating from UofA in Pine Bluff she accepted a GA position at Henderson. She is working on getting her masters in Business Ad-ministration here and will be graduating this May.
Lauren left her family and friends, including her twin brother, back in Venezuela in pursuit of her career goals and it is safe to say she is well on her way to success.
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OUR PEOPLE
Staff Profile: Lauren Valecillos
Hometown: Santiago, Veraguas, Panama
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Campus Involvement: Biology Club, HISA, Chemistry Club, Gamma Beta Phi, Honors College, and League of Latinos
Classification: Sophomore
Itzela arrived in August 2012 to the U.S. after accepting a scholarship from HSU so she could study biology. “They have an im-pressive biology program,” says Itzela. She decided to come to HSU because she knew that with the correct guidance and challeng-es she would be a strong competitor for a future in graduate school. She wants to do research in the molecular genetics and mi-crobiology field and possibly teach.
Itzela suggests that everyone have a study abroad experience at least once in their life! “It really changes you and what you learn from the experience you can't find in books. It will stay with you for the rest of your life.”
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OUR EVENTS
Upcoming Events
February 12 Dancing Night: Bachata 7:00 pm Garrison Banquet Room
March 4 How to make Tortillas Workshop 6:00 pm Garrison Banquet Room
March 11 Tacos Tuesday
April 3 Tacos for Text 3:00—6:00 pm Garrison Banquet Room
