CROOKSTON, MN (September 28, 2006) – As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) will host a musical performance by Dr. Anna Maria Cardinalli Padilla, an internationally-acclaimed concert guitarist, mezzo-soprano, and lecturer. She will be performing on Thursday, October 12- 11:30am- 1:00pm in the Northern Lights Lounge in the Student Center. 

 

Dr. Anna Maria earned her Ph.D. in music from Notre Dame.  She brings her audience into an entrancing and exotic world through her mastery of the Spanish classical and flamenco guitar, the intriguing stories of her culture, and her haunting and uniquely Mediterranean voice. The performance is sponsored by Diversity & Multicultural Affairs and Concerts & Lectures.

 

Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15, is a national endeavor which celebrates and recognizes the rich cultural influence of Hispanics throughout the United States. In 1968, the Congress authorized President Lyndon Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, and this observance was expanded in 1988 to a month-long celebration to honor our Nation's Hispanic heritage. During this month, America celebrates the traditions, ancestry, and unique experiences of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, the countries of Central and South America and the Caribbean.

 

The University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) delivers more than 24 different undergraduate degree programs, including online options, in agriculture; arts, humanities, and social sciences; business; math, science and technology; and natural resources. UMC is dedicated to helping students and the region aim higher, reach further and dream big dreams. To learn more, visit www.UMCrookston.edu.