March 20: “An Evening with America Ferrera”
America Ferrera is perhaps best known for her Emmy Award-winning portrayal of Betty Suarez on the ABC hit comedy “Ugly Betty,” but she is also a devoted humanitarian. In 2010, Ferrera was awarded the Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s Inspira Award, which recognized her contributions as a role model through her work as an actress and activist. She is also the recipient of the 2011 Global Action Award for Childhood Development and Education for her work with Save the Children in Mali. In March 2011, Ferrera was named the 2011 national recipient of the Cesar E. Chavez Legacy Award for her commitment to helping lead underprivileged families and youth to a better life and education.
When: Tuesday March 20, 7:30 pm
Where: Butler University, Clowes Memorial Hall 4600 Sunset Ave.
This Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Tickets will be available at the box office and through Ticketmaster (some fees apply) beginning at 10 a.m. Feb. 10. There is a limit of two tickets per person. For more information, call (317) 940-6444.
January 19: “Hispanic Leadership and Health Care Reform” Spanish speaking voices have been relatively silent in the debates over healthcare reform. That’s a not right. If that is going to change, Dr. Elena Rios will be at the forefront of speaking out.
January 19: Common talks about “Lessons of Life: One Day It’ll All Make Sense” An address by Common, “The King of Conscious Hip-Hop” — Grammy-winning artist, actor and author of “One Day It’ll All Make Sense”
April 15: Bill Cosby One of America’s most prolific comedians of all time, Bill Cosby has dazzled generations of fans with his comedy routines, also captured on his iconic albums and best-selling books such as Fatherhood.
