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Through this exhibit, we hope to share the most noted contributions of Latinos to the world of sports. Mundo Latino, a Celebration of Culture, the Latino Exhibit at the State Fair of Texas is proudly presented by Strategic Events.

Special appearances from these athletes are scheduled during the exhibit:

• Luis Yanez, boxer - Sept. 27, Oct 4, Oct 11 & Oct 18
• Diana Lopez, Olympic Taekwondo - Oct 3
• Oscar Pareja, FC Dallas - Oct 4
• Carlos Navarro, Taekwondo - Oct 10
• Tony Casillas, Football - Oct 18


Activities will all take place at 2 p.m. at the Hall of State at Fair Park and include:

Saturday, Sept. 26
Mr. Jaime Escalante, renowned Latino math teacher portrayed in the 1988 movie Stand and Deliver

Sunday, Sept. 27
Playtime with LEGOS
Use LEGOS to protect a light bulb from breaking into tiny pieces. Best for kids from K-12

Saturday, Oct. 3

Live Show: Mean Green Chemo-Demo Team
Watch spectacular demonstrations of glowing balloons, colorful explosions and gooey
liquids in this popular chemistry show. Great for all ages.

Sunday, Oct. 4

Presentation: Show Me the Money!
SHPE representatives talk with parents and students about college scholarships targeted
to Hispanic students.

Saturday, Oct. 10

Short Circuits – Ring, Beep, Whirl
Build a doorbell, spinning wheel, car horn, light switch or your own amazing electric
current. Best for kids in grades 5-12.

Sunday, Oct. 11

Presentation: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineer (SHPE), Advancing Hispanic
Excellence in Science Technology Engineering and Math
Want to go to SPACE CAMP for free? How about a Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama?
Learn about exciting middle school and high school summer camps, space camps,
competitions and more!

Saturday, Oct. 17

Presentation: Invited Mr. Jose Hernandez, NASA Astronaut
Jose Hernandez made history recently being in the first mission with two Latinos going
into space.

Sunday, Oct. 18

Presentation: University of Texas at Arlington, University of Texas at Dallas, Southern
Methodist University and Texas A&M University
Visit representatives from North and Central Texas universities – great for all ages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strategic Events is proud to produce Mundo Latino, Celebration of Cultures, for the community in partnership with The State Fair of Texas. Strategic Events is a woman and minority-owned business.

                             Join in the Celebration of Cultures by being a partner of this annual exhibit.

 

 

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