Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month Celebration
Hspanic/Latine Heritage Month is observed in the United States from September 15 to October 15 to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. The observation began in 1968 as National Hispanic Heritage Week, and in 1988 was expanded to cover 30 days known as National Hispanic Heritage Month, also known as Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month. In honor of Latine Heritage Month, Sonoma State University (SSU) is reflecting on the importance of our Latine and Hispanic students, faculty, staff, and community members.
For example, Ruben Salazar, a local journalist and reporter for the Los Angeles Times was killed in 1970 during the Chicano Moratorium protest against the Vietnam War. Salazar's name was approved for the SSU Library after a campaign by Movimiento Estudiantil For Change and Advocacy (M.E.Ch.A.). Salazar Hall 1202 is now home to a variety of administrative and educational functions at SSU.
Below is the lineup of events organized by campus partners. To learn how SSU is actively seeking to create more sustained and successful pathways for our Latinx students please visit the Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Advisory Council website.
La Bienvenida
Tuesday, September 10 | 12:00pm | Seawolf Plaza
Join us to kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month with La Bienvenida/ The Welcome. There will be food and community to kick off the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and RAZA Week. For questions or accommodations, please email delgadobi@sonoma.edu
Defending Voting Rights: Past, Present, Future
Wednesday, September 11 | 12:00pm | Stevenson 1301
Join the HUB Cultural Center for an engaging panel discussion on the intricate history of gender, race, immigration, and voter suppression within the context of voting rights. For questions or accommodations, please contact austindi@sonoma.edu.
¡QUE GOLAZO!
Thursday, September 12 | 3:00pm | SSU Soccer Field
Come out and cheer for SSU Men's Soccer! In celebration of Hispanic Serving Institution Week, The HUB will be hosting a small tailgate before the game. Join us for food, fun and community.
Paint y Sip: Celebracion de Frida Kahlo | Celebration of Frida Kahlo
Thursday, September 19 | 12:00pm | The HUB Cultural Center
Join The HUB for a special art event dedicated to the life and art of the iconic Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo. Snacks, refreshments and painting material will be provided. For questions or accomodations please contact delgadobi@sonoma.edu.
Carne Asada con Latin Rollers
Wednesday, September 25 | 3:00pm | Student Center Parking Lot D
You are invited to the carne asada, the SSU Carne Asada! Join us for free food, meet Latinx organizations on campus and check out lowriders from Sonoma County Lowriders. For questions or accomodations please contact delgadobi@sonoma.edu.
Joteria
Thursday, October 3 | 7:00pm | HUB Cultural Center
Join The HUB and MEChA for a celebration of both Latine Heritage Month and LGBTQIA+ History Month. Come enjoy a night of fun, food, games, and prizes. For questions or accomodations please contact delgadobi@sonoma.edu.
Latinx Community & Voting
Wednesday, October 9 | 12:00pm | Stevenson 1301
Join the CCE and the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters for a facilitated panel discussion of Latinx elected officials on their experiences running for office and the impacts of the Latinx vote on local and state elections. For questions or accommodations, please contact cce@sonoma.edu.
