Del Mar College (DMC) is set to welcome community members to its 11th annual Mexican American Studies Summer Seminar this Saturday, July 26. The free all-day event will run from 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and will take place on the first floor of the Solomon Coles Building, located on DMC’s Heritage Campus.
This year’s theme, “Community, Culture y Más,” promises an enriching experience with panels and sessions aimed at fostering cultural awareness and understanding of the Mexican American experience. While the event is open to the public, attendees are encouraged to register in advance to aid in preparations for breakfast and lunch, by visiting the seminar’s registration page at events.delmar.edu/event/delmar.events.1016775.
Dr. Isabel Araiza, Coordinator of the MAS Program and DMC Assistant Professor of Sociology, shares that the day will commence with a ceremonial Mexica danza, performed by the esteemed group Kapulli Palotl. Following this festive introduction, the group will participate in a panel discussion to delve into the significance of traditional Mexica danza, exploring the artifacts they use and their cultural importance…