NEWARK, N.J.  Rutgers University in Newark will host the 2^nd Annual Latino Arts Festival, Estamos Unidos; United We Stand; will commemorate and celebrate unity in Latino culture. In conjunction with; Rutgers-Newark Latin Caucus and Latino Alumni Association, the Festival will showcase a variety of traditional dances and performing arts from every region of Latin America, food, prizes, and giveaways. A highlight of our event features the Community and Health Resource Fair to take place during the festival. The fair will provide on-site HIV/STD testing, as well as information and resources available to students which otherwise may go unsolicited. The Latino Arts Festival is partnering with public and non-profit organizations to raise awareness about health, higher education, financial aid, academic, and internship opportunities.

Date:               Wednesday, September 30^th, 2009

Time:             2:30 – 4:00 pm

Location:        Samuels Plaza, Rutgers University

                        Newark , NJ 07102-1801

Press Contacts:

Saiska Agustin, Staff Advisor                                        Karla Ramos, Public Relations Coordinator

(973) 353-5190                                                           (862) 452-5391

Sagustin@LatinoArtsFestival.com                             Coordinators@LatinoArtsFestival.com

Performances:

1. Salsa/Merengue/Bachata
2. Palo
3. Freestyle battle on topic “Herencia”
4. Bomba
5. LSU Step Team 
6. SLB Stroll Team
7. Modern Performer Cuban Link 

Community Resource Fair:

1. Health

·        HIV/STD awareness

·        Breast Cancer

·        Pregnancy Prevention

·        Domestic Violence

·        Self Defense

·        Physical Fitness

2. Higher Education

·        Academic Departments

·        Pre college programs

·        Student life and leadership

·        Student housing

·        Financial aid

·        Study Abroad

·        Scholarships

3. Economic Development

·        Internship Opportunities

·        Career Development Center

·        Campus employment

·        Non-profit organizations