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VIU Diversity Luncheons Series Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

The Diversity Luncheon Series was developed to September 2015 and 2016

enhance knowledge of multiculturism by holding events
Michel Zajur (left), Founder and CEO of Virginia Hispanic
that highlight different cultures, traditions, religions,
Chamber of Commerce spoke about his family
music, languages, customs and foods. The Diversity
establishing a local La Siesta Restaurant which he owed
Luncheon series has provided an opportunity to bring
and operated for 35 years.
faculty, staff and students together. It also has given
Mr. Zajur also spoke about
the students the opportunity to share with others their
cultures and talents. founding the Virginia
Hispanic Chamber of
Ramadan Festival-2015
Commerce in May 2000.
Dr. Biligin spoke about
In 2003 Mr. Zajur founded
Diversity.
the VAHCC Foundation to
Jena Luedtke (left), provide education,
Director of Interfaith and information and resources
Intercultural Affairs spoke to the community.
about Ramadan.

Some faculty and staff

also shared about the way

they celebrate
Ramadan in their home
countries as well as in

the US.
Shirley Cabrera (left), an

MBA student played games
surrounding Hispanic culture

Colombian

Performance