Adams State University is hosting various events in celebration of Hispanic-Serving Institution Week (HSI), and the public is invited to attend.

“We’re bringing people who are part of Adams State’s community onto campus, along with external speakers and exhibits, to tell the story of how impactful HSI initiatives can be,” said Andréa Benton-Maestas, Title V PPHOA activities director.

Adams State has been an established, respected HSI since 1998 (the first HSI in Colorado), with a call to serve, celebrate, and support the advancement of the diverse students who identify as Latino/a, Chicano/a, Mexican-American, and Hispanic.

Highlights

  • A presentation from Jeremy Jojola, a 9News correspondent, about the cultural differences of storytelling and their effect on the preservation and transmission of heritage, tradition, and language.
  • A keynote address from John Noltner, author of two award-winning books from his series “A Peace of My Mind,” will give a keynote speech on building a deep-rooted community through storytelling across differences, and making transformative connections. Work from Noltner’s “A Peace of My Mind” multimedia arts project, will also be on exhibit during the week.
  • A live recording of “The Changing the Narrative” podcast, featuring a discussion on “The HSI Experience.” The conversation will be moderated by Eric Carpio, Facing Change senior diversity fellow for the American Alliance of Museums. Panelists will include Dr. Kevin Vichcales, associate provost for undergraduate and graduate education at University of the Incarnate Word and external evaluator for PPOHA grants; Dr. Manuel Del Real, president-elect of the Colorado Coalition for the Educational Advancement of Latinxs; Julie Chacon, executive director of the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area; and Kellyn Dominguez, Higher Education Administration & Leadership (HEAL) alumna.
  • Cool Speak mentoring events for local high school students, featuring Natasha Carrizosa, a teacher, poet, writer, and author who speaks about the beauty and appreciation of the diversity that lives within us all; Lilyan Prado Carrillo, who migrated to the United States from Guatemala when she was four years old and speaks about the importance of hard work, perseverance, and education; and Joaquín Zihuatanejo, an author, poet, spoken word artist, and award-winning teacher born and raised in the barrio of East Dallas, who speaks about the duality of the Chicano culture.

Schedule of Events

September 11 – 12
Peace of My Mind Exhibit
McDaniel Solarium

Monday, September 11
12 – 1p.m.
Kindred Spirits Luncheon: A Peace of My Mind,
SUB Banquet Rooms/La Mesa Dining Hall
https://adams-edu.zoom.us/j/88081241072

Monday, September 11
5:30 – 8p.m.
Lifeways of the San Luis Valley, featuring Jeremy Jojola
McDaniel Hall 101
https://adams-edu.zoom.us/j/88081241072

Tuesday, September 12
8a.m. – 3p.m.
Photo Session for “A Peace of My Mind”
McDaniel Hall 208

Tuesday, September 12
5 – 8p.m.
Keynote: John Noltner, “A Peace of My Mind”
McDaniel Hall 101
Attendees who are unable to attend in person can access the keynote via an online webinar.
https://adams-edu.zoom.us/j/88081241072

Wednesday, September 13
8:30a.m. – 12
Cool Speak meets with high school students
Plachy Field House

Wednesday, September 13,
2 – 4:30p.m.
Changing the Narrative Podcast: “The HSI Experience”
Richardson Hall Board Room
https://adams-edu.zoom.us/j/88081241072

Wednesday, September 13
5:30 – 8p.m.
Cool Speak meets with high school students
Plachy Field House
For more information, visit the Adams State Calendar of Events.