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Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September1 8, respectively.
At SCU, we refer to it as Hispanic/Latiné/x Heritage Month to be more inclusive of the different identities within the community.
2023 Calendar of Events
Current Calendar of Events as of October 15, 2023. Please check back for additional events and updates.
| DATE | EVENT INFORMATION | TIME & LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| September 16 | Latinx New Student Welcome Reception |
5:30pm - 7:00pm SCDI - North Lobby |
| September 19 | Kickoff Event with free food and information |
11:30am - 1:30am Alameda Lawn (between Benson and the Library) |
| September 20 - October 15 | Special Art Exhibit by Pancho Jimenez on Immigration |
8:00am - 5:00pm (during Business Hours M-F) Walsh Admin Lobby |
| September 23 |
Latina/e/o Youth Mental Health Symposium (sponsored by the College of Education and Counseling Psychology) |
8:30am - 5:00pm California Mission Room, Benson Registration Required (FREE); Event Flier |
| September 24 |
Los Broncos at SCU Women's Soccer vs. Pacific (sponsored by SCU Athletics & Enrollment Management) |
1:00pm Stevens Stadium |
| September 26 | Latinx Student Union (LSU) 1st General Meeting |
8:20pm - 9:20pm Shapell Lounge, Multicultural Center |
| September 29 | Latinx Organizational Showcase - featuring the different Comunidad groups |
11:30am - 1:30pm Alameda Lawn (between Benson and the Library) |
| October 3 | Community Conversation: Latino/a/e/x Issues in the United States |
12:10pm - 1:30pm Via Zoom - Register |
| October 5 | Cultural Showcase - Evening of Music, Food and Entertainment |
7:00pm - 9:00pm California Mission Room, Benson |
| October 6 | Latinx Organizational Showcase - featuring the different Comunidad groups |
11:30am - 1:30pm Alameda Lawn (between Benson and the Library) |
| October 7 | Una Noche en Latinoamerica - A Night in Latin America |
7:00pm - 9:00pm (Doors open at 6:30pm) Locatelli Center |
| October 7 | Misa en Espańol |
7:00pm Jesuit Community Chapel |
| October 11 | Conchas y Cafe (Donut Day) |
8:30am - 9:30am Walsh Admin & President's Office |
| October 13 |
Latinx Alumni Reception at Grand Reunion (sponsored by the Alumni Association & Office for Diversity and Inclusion) |
4:00pm - 6:00pm Vari Hall Outdoor Patio Open to SCU faculty, staff and students |
| October 17 |
Horizons beyond DACA: Advocating for the rights of all immigrant youth (sponsored by the Undocumented Student Working Group and the Undocumented Students and Allies Association) |
4:00pm - 5:30pm Williman Room, Benson |
| October 19 |
Fireside Chat with Emily Tosta - Latina Actress & Activist |
6:00pm - 7:00pm CA Mission Room, Benson |
| October 23 |
Multicultural Student STEM Reception (sponsored by the School of Engineering and others) |
4:30pm - 7:00pm Locatelli. Student Center |
| October 24 |
Inside SCU's Community Read: Solito (panel and reception) (sponsored by the Library & Inclusive Excellence)
|
4:00pm - 5:30pm St. Clare Room (3rd Floor) - Library (Learning Commons) |
If you have any questions about any of the listed events or would like to add an event to be featured, please reach out to Ray Plaza (rplaza@scu.edu) and/or Chris Harris (charris2@scu.du).
Planning Committee
A special thank you to the Planning committee for this insight and support, as well to our campus partners:
- Ray Plaza and Chris Harris (conveners)
- Lauren Baines
- Eva Blanco Masias
- Nicole Branch
- Amanda Chavez
- Karla Bolanos Colon
- Lorenzo Gamboa
- Veronica Miranda
- Yesenia Magdaleno-Solis
- Ana Maria Pineda
- Danielle Sandoval
- Shá Duncan Smith