Join the National Forum on Higher Education for the Public Good and the National Center for Institutional Diversity in celebration of Latin@ Heritage Month at the University of Michigan, for an evening dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of campus diversity issues, and the challenges Latin@ students face across the United States.

An opening reception beginning at 5:00pm will feature short films from the PBS series Independent Lens' American Graduate: ¡Vamos a Lograrlo! initiative, as well as the Yo Soy exhibition, a collection of Latin@ stories from across the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor campus gathered as part of the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA)'s Latin@ Heritage Month Celebration.

At 6:00pm in the Mendelssohn Theatre we will premiere a portion of THE GRADUATES/LOS GRADUADOS, an eye-opening documentary on the challenges facing Latin@ students from across the USA, prior to its national broadcast on PBS.

A panel to discuss the film and success strategies for incorporating diversity and Latin@ students more fully into K-16 academic life will immediately follow the film's screening. Panelists TBA.

Finally, the evening will conclude with a closing reception where attendees are encouraged to network with others from across campus and the greater Ann Arbor community to brainstorm effective ways that the community can best serve a diverse student body, including a growing number of Latin@ students.

Food and refreshments will be provided at both the opening and closing reception(s).