Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month | Student Multicultural Resource Center | SIU

FRI SEPT. 15

A Mangonada Social
A mangonada Social! Popular Hispanic treat!
Location: Student Services Building Pavillion
Time: 12-3 pm

Central America Independence Day
Location: SIU Buckey’s Haven
Time: 4-5 pm

LCA: First General Meeting: Self-Care Day
Location: Student Center Activity Room C/D
Time: 5-6 pm

MON SEPT. 18

LASAs Door Decorating
LASA's door decoration Get together for LASA members only to decorate the office door and space with the Heritage Month theme!
Location: Student Center RSO Suite (members only)
Time: 12-2 pm

THURS SEPT. 21

Marshmallow Towers!
Marshmallow Towers! is an event in which people will get into groups of 3 and try to compete with each other to win a Starbucks gift card. The participants will be judged by Sturdiness, Height, and aestheticism.
Location: Engineering A - Wing Alumni Lounge
Time: 5-7 pm

FRI SEPT. 22

Loteria Night
Come learn about a different type of bingo used in Latino culture. You can also improve your Spanish skills as this game has cards & bingo cards in Spanish. We would create a powerpoint explaining the significance of Loteria and its popularity.
Location: SSB 150/160
Time:5:30-7:00 pm

Latin Rhythms Workshop
Location: Student Center Ballroom - B
Time: 5-6:30 pm

SAT SEPT. 23

City of Carbondale Off the Rails Performance
Location: Corner of Washington & Main St.
Time: 7-9 pm

THURS SEPT. 28

Taco Sale
The brothers of Lambda Theta Phi, and Delta Phi chapter will be having a taco sale. They will be selling delicious warm homemade tacos paired with a refreshing drink.
Location: Faner Breezeway
Time: 3-5 pm 

FRI SEPT. 29

LCA: Latino Trivia Night
Location: Student Center Activity Room C/D
Time: 5-6 pm

SAT SEPT. 30

Hispanic/Latino Resource Center Family Weekend Tailgate
Location: Saluki Row
Time: 1-5 pm

SUN OCT. 1

Alumni Speaks Featuring: Kendra Torres
Provides an inspiring platform for alumni to share their experiences, insights, and achievements, offering guidance and motivation to current students seeking to excel both academically and personally.
Location: Student Services Building 150/160
Time: 12-2 pm

FRI OCT. 5

Family Movie Night  
Free Refreshments Served
Time: 6-8 pm 

FRI OCT. 6

Grilling with Betas  
Grilling with the Betas would be a social event at Bucky's Dome where we'll be cooking food. We'll be co-sponsoring with BMF-Dos Fronteras they'll perform, and we'll have outdoor games like Cornhole, Spike ball, and Soccer. We hope this event brings out new/ transfer students out and meets new people. 
Location: Buckey’s Dome  
Time: 5-7 pm 

WED OCT. 11

Documentary: "Hailing Cesar"
Location: Guyon Auditorium
Time: 5-8 pm

THURS OCT. 12

MGC: Meet the Greeks
Location: Alumni Plazza - Woody Hall
Time:7-10:30 PM

FRI OCT. 13

Hispanic Cultural Awareness
In order to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month we want to make papel picado
Location: Student Services Building 150,160,170
Time: 5:30-8 pm

Latin Night with LASA!
Location: Student Center Ballrooms
Time: 6-9 pm

LCA: Dia de las Razas
Location: Student Center Troy room
Time: 5-6 PM

Fiesta de Cultura
Entertainment: We are thrilled to feature the acclaimed Latin band, Los De La Lou. With their performances and expertise in genres such as cumbia and zapateado, Los De La Lou will undoubtedly captivate the audience. Their contribution to the event will create an immersive atmosphere and align perfectly with the spirit of celebration.
Location: Student Services Building Pavillion
Time: 7-10 pm
(Snow cone truck)

TO BE DETERMINED

Horchata con Duros
Giving away traditional Hispanic treats for students on campus. Prepared duros will include topping such as Salsa Valentina and lime. The horchata will be given out also in cups to students.
Location: Student Center Outside