Columbia is a world famous for its blooms and every year, in the heart of the coffee district., a giant festival is held in Medellin to celebrate Colombian flowers and those who grow them.  Join us for a fun time making flowers.

UNDER THE SAME MOON (LA MISMA LUNA) tells the parallel stories of nine-year-old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. In the hopes of providing a better life for her son, Rosario works illegally in the U.S. while her mother cares for Carlitos back in Mexico. Unexpected circumstances drive both Rosario and Carlitos to embark on their own journeys in a desperate attempt to reunite. Along the way, mother and son face challenges and obstacles but never lose hope that they will one day be together again.

Sponsored by the Center for Intercultural Learning and Inclusion

Learn how to dance the Salsa, while enjoying a variety of salsa and chips! 

Hosted by the Multicultural Student Association and the Center for Intercultural Learning and Inclusion

Join us on October 2nd at 6:00 p.m. for the next installment of the Institute's Bookmark Series, featuring authors Brody and Luke Mullins. They will be joined by Neil Levesque, the Institute’s executive director, to discuss their latest book, The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big Government (2024, Simon & Schuster). This book offers a comprehensive account of the growing influence of corporate power and lobbying in Washington over the past fifty years.

Through the stories of several prominent Washington lobbyists, the authors illustrate how corporations have gained significant control over public policy, often surpassing the influence of both the president and Congress. They also explore how well-meaning reforms have inadvertently strengthened the power and secrecy of corporate lobbyists, shifting the focus of lobbying from the halls of Congress to voters nationwide.

Books may be purchased in advance at your local bookseller or online. A book signing with the authors will follow the discussion. Free and open to the public.