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Hispanic/Latiné/x Heritage Month

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National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 celebrates 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 September 18, respectively.

At SCU, we refer to it as Hispanic/Latiné/x Heritage Month to be more inclusive of the different identities within the community. 

2024 Calendar of Events

Current calendar of events as of September 16, 2024. Please check back for updates. 

Visit the Hispanic/Latiné/x Heritage Month Book Display in the University Library/Learning Commons beginning September 15. SCU's Latinx ERG has collaborated with SCU Library staff to highlight and display Latine authors and literature. This hand selected book list illuminates the diversity that exists within the Latiné culture. 

DATE EVENT INFORMATION TIME & LOCATION
September  21 Welcome Weekend Social - Latinx New Student Reception

5:30 - 7:30pm

SCDI Courtyard

September 25 Mass of the Holy Spirit

12 - 1pm

Mission Church

September 28

2024 Latiné/x Summit - Juntos Apoyando a Nuestras Familias: The Role of Community-Based Practices to Support Latiné Youth and Families

Registration Required: https://commerce.cashnet.com/CPDMentalHealth 

Sponsored by the College of Education and Counseling Psychology

8:30am - 5pm

California Mission Room, Benson Memorial

October 1

Latiné Student Union (LSU) First General Meeting

6:05 - 7:05pm

Shapell Lounge

October 3

Noche de Amistad

Latiné/x student organization showcase featuring Comunidad groups

5:30 - 7:30pm

Alameda 103

October 4

Lunch & Learn: The Latiné Student Experience

Hosted by Office for Multicultural Learning (OML)

12 - 1pm

California Mission Room, Benson

October 5

Los Broncos at SCU Women's Soccer vs. Portland

Sponsored by SCU Athletics & Enrollment Management

1pm 

Stevens Stadium

October 11

Chicanx Latinx Alumni Community Social
 at Grand Reunion 

Sponsored by the Inclusive Excellence Division

4:30 - 6:30pm

Vari Hall Outdoor Patio

Open to SCU faculty, staff, alumni and students

October 15

Multicultural in STEM Dinner

Hosted by Diversity & Inclusion Student Center (DISC)

4:30 - 7pm

Locatelli Student Activities Center

October 19

Una Noche en Latinoamerica - A Night in Latin America

Hosted by Office for Multicultural Learning (OML)

7 - 9pm

Benson Plaza (near Shapell Lounge and the SCU Bookstore)

October 23 Conchas y Cafe 

8:30am - 9:30am

Walsh Admin

November 2

2nd Annual Dia de los Muertos

Sponsored by Santa Clara University, Univision and the Mexican Consulate of San Jose

5:00pm - 9:00pm

SCU Main Campus

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 Chris Harris (charris2@scu.du).

Past Events
2023