Latino Americans Documents

Latino Americans: 500 Years of History, a public programming initiative for libraries and other cultural organizations, supports exploration of the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos who have helped shape the United States over the last five centuries and who have become, with more that 50 million people, the country's largest minority group.

Rod Library won a competitive grant from the NEA to host a year long (July 2015-June 2016) series of events celebrating Latino culture and contributions in the United States.

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Enrique's Journal Reader's Guide Week 1: Map Prologue, Chapter 1

Jennifer Cooley

Part of a set (week 1-week 5) of reading guides created by Jennifer Cooley for the community read activities for the book, Enrique's Journey.

PDF document created from the ALA Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant web page created by the University of Northern Iowa Rod Library.
Enrique's Journal Reader's Guide Week 2: Chapters 2-3

Jennifer Cooley

Part of a set (week 1-week 5) of reading guides created by Jennifer Cooley for the community read activities for the book, Enrique's Journey.

PDF document created from the ALA Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant web page created by the University of Northern Iowa Rod Library.
Enrique's Journal Reader's Guide Week 3: Chapters 4-5

Jennifer Cooley

Part of a set (week 1-week 5) of reading guides created by Jennifer Cooley for the community read activities for the book, Enrique's Journey.

PDF document created from the ALA Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant web page created by the University of Northern Iowa Rod Library.
Enrique's Journal Reader's Guide Week 4: Chapters 7-8

Jennifer Cooley

Part of a set (week 1-week 5) of reading guides created by Jennifer Cooley for the community read activities for the book, Enrique's Journey.

PDF document created from the ALA Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant web page created by the University of Northern Iowa Rod Library.
Enrique's Journal Reader's Guide Week 5: "Epilogue," "Afterward," "Notes"

Jennifer Cooley

Part of a set (week 1-week 5) of reading guides created by Jennifer Cooley for the community read activities for the book, Enrique's Journey.

PDF document created from the ALA Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant web page created by the University of Northern Iowa Rod Library.
Celebrate & Explore Latino Culture

University of Northern Iowa

Celebrate & Explore Latino Culture
-- Friday, February 26, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm, Waterloo Public Library Meeting Rooms
--The first 100 children in attendance will receive a free book!
-- For a full calendar of local events affiliated with this project visit https://www.libarary.uni.edu/diversity
Enrique's Journey: Community Reading

University of Northern Iowa

Enrique's Journey
-- Community Reading
-- Additional Events
-- Sonia Nazario
Pulitzer-Prize Winning Author Sonia Nazario

University of Northern Iowa

Pulitzer-Prize Winning Author Sonia Nazario
--Enrique's Journey
--Monday, April 11 @ 7 p.m.
--Latino Americans 500 Years of History
--Sponsors
--More information can be found at library.uni.edu/diversity
Tu Historia: Latino Americans in Iowa

University of Northern Iowa

Tu Historia: Latino Americans in Iowa
-- If you would like to contribute to this project, contact Jess Cruz, Juan Carlos Castillo
UNI Gallery of Art Showcases: A Latino American Children's Exhibit - Family

University of Northern Iowa

UNI Gallery of Art Showcases: a Latino American Children's Exhibit
-- Family
-- Opening Reception March 24 at 6 p.m.
-- Organized by Dr. Wendy Miller and featuring artwork from students in Cedar Falls and Waterloo elementary schools
-- Exhibit Will be on display March 24-April 19
-- More information can be found at library.uni.edu/diversity
Latino Americans: 500 Years of History

University of Northern Iowa

Rod Library presents Latino Americans: 500 Years of History. Explore an untold chapter of the American story.

-- Sept. 1, 2015 - Speaking Volumes, Transforming Hate Recreating the Human: Making Hate Our Footstool, by Michael D. Blackwell. 7 p.m., Waterloo Center for the Arts.

-- Sept. 15, 2015 - Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Event, 4-7 p.m., UNI Rod Library. Episode #1: Foreigners in Their Own Land (1565-1880) and film discussion by Jennifer Cooley, associate professor, UNI Department of Languages and Literatures, 7 p.m., Rod Library.

-- Oct. 12, 2015 - Episode #2: Empire of Dreams (1880-1942) and film discussion by Juan Carlos Castillo, associate professor, UNI Department of Languages Literatures, 7 p.m., YWCA, Waterloo.

-- Oct. 31, 2015 – Jan. 24, 2016 - Dia de los Muertos exhibit; opening reception 11 a.m.-3 p.m., UNI Museum (first floor, Rod Library.)

-- Nov. 11, 2015 - Episode # 3: War and Peace (1942-1954) and film discussion by Bob Neymeyer, historian, 7 p.m., Grout Museum District-Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum.

-- Nov. 30, 2015 - Episode # 4: The New Latinos (1946-1965) and film discussion by Ivonne Cuadra, associate professor, UNI Department of Languages and Literatures, 7 p.m., Waterloo Public Library.

-- Feb. 22, 2016 - Episode # 5: Prejudice and Pride (1965-1980) and film discussion by Fernando Herrera-Calderon, assistant professor, UNI Department of History, 7p.m., Cedar Falls Public Library.

-- Feb. 26, 2016 - Kid’s reading day at the Waterloo Public Library. Join us for a day of activities and fun for kids and families. Times to be determined.

-- March 21, 2016 - Episode # 6: Peril and Promise (1980-2000) and film discussion by Elise DuBord, assistant professor, UNI Department of Languages and Literatures, , 7 p.m., UNI Center for Multicultural Education.

-- March 24 – April 19, 2016 - Latino Families art exhibit, UNI Gallery of Art.
March – April 2016 - Campus and Community Read: Enrique’s Journey(link is external) by Sonia Nazario.

-- April 30, 2016 - Cedar Falls Public Library children’s event Fiesta de Mayo- RiverLoop EXPO Plaza, Waterloo.
ALA Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant - About NEH & ALA

University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

PDF document created from the ALA Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant web page created by the University of Northern Iowa Rod Library.
ALA Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant - Community Read

University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

PDF document created from the ALA Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant web page created by the University of Northern Iowa Rod Library.
ALA Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant - Eventos

University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

PDF document created from the ALA Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant web page created by the University of Northern Iowa Rod Library.
ALA Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant - Events

University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

PDF document created from the ALA Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant web page created by the University of Northern Iowa Rod Library.
ALA Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant - Film Series

University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

PDF document created from the ALA Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant web page created by the University of Northern Iowa Rod Library.
ALA Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant - Partners

University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

PDF document created from the ALA Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant web page created by the University of Northern Iowa Rod Library.