Apr
13
Sat
Spanish Beginning Conversation Class @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Want to learn Spanish?
Join a Spanish class at the Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Our Spanish Beginning Conversation Class provides students with basic language patterns and practical vocabulary, as well as the essential conversational skills used in everyday life. Topics include family, numbers, weather, getting around, and traveling.The program highlights interesting aspects of the Spanish culture.

It is highly recommended for students without previous experience in the Spanish language. It is particularly for those who wish to acquire limited conversational skills for travel or the workplace, or who wish to start their study of Spanish.

This course is not open to students whose first language is Spanish.

Instructor: Maria M. Lopez, Professor at HCC and Rice University

A minimum of eight students is required to open a class.

WHEN: Every Saturday @9 am

FEE: for 8 classes, session 2 hours weekly $280.-

Classes begin on Saturday, April 13.

Apply now!

Sep
19
Thu
5th Annual Latino Health Summit 2019 @ Rice University - Glasscock School of Continuing Studies College & University
Sep 19 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

The Latino Health Summit brings together experts in the fields of health, education and policy, to engage in a conversation about challenges facing the Latinx community. 
Using the strengths of the community, experts will prioritize and explore strategies that leverage Latino cultural strengths, and discuss societal barriers with the goal of supporting solutions to improve the health and well-being of the 4.5 million Hispanics in the Greater Houston -Area.

For sponsorship and/or exhibitor opportunities please go to: 

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Oct
9
Wed
La Vida Loca @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Oct 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm

Country: Spain 2008
Plots keywords: Documentary | Gangs
Language: Español – English subtitles
Director and Writer: Christian Poveda
Production Co: Coproducción España-México-Francia; Aquelarre Servicios Cinematograficos / El Caiman / La Femme Endormie
Runtime: 91 min.

La vida loca

Documental sobre la Mara 18 y, colateralmente, sobre su enconada rival, la Mara Salvatrucha, bandas creadas a partir de modelos surgidos en la ciudad de Los Ángeles, que siembran el terror en El Salvador. Una historia de una imaginería contemporánea creada en un mundo globalizado y que describe los orígenes de uno de los probables mitos fundadores del crimen organizado. Por último, como dato trágico y escalofriante, su director, Christian Poveda, fue asesinado de un tiro en la cabeza en septiembre del 2009 por un miembro de las maras.
Esta película contiene lenguaje e imágenes que pueden afectar su sensibilidad.

 La vida loca

“La Vida Loca” reflects a depressing and hopeless reality. The documentary, by photojournalist and filmmaker Christian Poveda, follows some of the members of “la dieciocho”, the so-called 18th Street gang in a poor San Salvador neighborhood.
This movie contains language and images that can affect your sensitivity.

 

FILM SERIES:  The History Through Cinema

 

 

Apr
20
Mon
En tiempos de cuarentena…¡buena cara! @ Online
Apr 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Se tratará el manejo de la ansiedad a nivel físico y mental, cómo establecer rutinas y cómo ayudarse para evitar la soledad y la depresión.