LANMU marks Latin American Heritage Month at McMaster with performances and student research showcase (Oct. 8, 2026)
On Oct. 8 at CIBC Hall, McMaster’s LANMU brought together hundreds to mark Latin American Heritage Month with dance, shared food and — for a second year — a student research showcase. Projects covered migrant farm worker justice in Niagara, mental health and belonging among Canadian‑born Latin American students. LANMU’s October program also includes a fireside chat with NSERC president Alejandro Adem and a screening of Karuara on Oct. 29.
McMaster University’s Latin American Network (LANMU) convened students, staff, faculty and community members on Oct. 8 at CIBC Hall to celebrate culture and research. Hosted by master’s student Nicole Taís Fröhlich (neuroscience), the event featured performances by Asociacion Fraternidad Hispana and SACHA, shared meals and a second annual student research showcase with projects on migrant farm worker justice, mental health and identity among Latinx students. LANMU will continue programming through October, including a fireside chat with Alejandro Adem (NSERC) aimed at inspiring Latin American researchers and a screening of Karuara on Oct. 29.