Celebrate Latine Heritage Month at Community College of Philadelphia! Check out our video library and reading room, or join us for one of our events.

Latin Fiesta

Thursday, Sept. 18 | 12 to 2 p.m. | Career and Advanced Technology Center, Room 341

Stop by to learn more about the Latine culture by learning how to dance bachata/salsa and enjoying some Spanish cuisine!

Latin Fiesta

Tuesday, Sept. 23 | 12 to 2 p.m. | Northeast Regional Center, Room 124

Stop by to learn more about the Latine culture by learning how to dance bachata/salsa and enjoying some Spanish cuisine!

Latine Heritage Month Luncheon

Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Winnet Student Life Building, Great Hall, Room S2-19

Students, faculty and staff are invited to celebrate Latine Heritage Month at our luncheon and program.

You must RSVP to attend this event. Capacity is limited to 200.

Panelists:

Yamelet Del Carmen, Founder, Del Carmen Foundation, and CCP Alum
Yamilet del Carmen is a passionate advocate for education, an entrepreneur, and a philanthropist. Born and raised in a disadvantaged area of Venezuela, she pursued an industrial engineering degree before moving to the United States in 1999 as an international student to further her education. Determined to succeed despite the challenges, she explored various colleges and universities before finding her academic home at the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP).

Virginia Ramirez, Manager, Student Outreach and Retention, CCP
Virginia Ramirez was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, where she earned an Engineering degree from the Pontifical Catholic University Madre y Maestra. She later completed a Master of Liberal Arts at the University of Pennsylvania, with a concentration in International Migration. Ms. Ramirez has cultivated a dynamic career in education and community advocacy.

Moderator: Maria Baez, Student Government Association President