RICHLAND, Wash. The student-run Multicultural Club at Washington State University Tri-Cities is commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events.
Make paper flowers with paper artist Gabriela Rosales, 12 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Watch the cult film “Kika” by director Pedro Almodovar, in two parts on Thursday, Oct. 8 and Monday, Oct. 12, each from 12 to 1 p.m.
Listen to a guitar performance by musician José Miramontes, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. Mexican hot chocolate and churros will be served.
Each event is in the West Atrium, 2710 University Drive. Admission is free and open to the public. For directions to campus, visit www.tricity.wsu.edu.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. The observance began in 1988, celebrating the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
Students of color represent 17.7 percent of total enrollment at WSU Tri-Cities, with Latino students making up the largest ethnic group, said Jaime Contreras, Student Affairs director. “We are becoming more and more diverse.”
The U.S. population is 15 percent Hispanic (46.9 million people) and is the fastest growing minority segment in the country. Last year, 25 percent of U.S. children younger than five were Hispanic.
WSU Tri-Cities is located along the Columbia River in Richland, Wash. Established in 1989 with upper division and graduate programs, WSU Tri-Cities offers 17 baccalaureate, 13 master’s and six doctoral degree programs.
