Hispanic/Latino Resource Center

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Latino Studies and Latin American Studies Minor

The Latina/o/x and Latin American Studies minor is interdisciplinary, designed to provide undergraduates with an enhanced understanding of the culture, history, language, literature, and arts of both Latina/o/x in the United States and the people of Latin America.

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Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

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Events

  • Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

    Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of Hispanics in the United States throughout the month of September 15 - October 15.
    Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month Calendar
  • Keynote Speaker: Jennifer Borrero

    Jennifer Borrero is an award-winning, first-generation, Latina entrepreneur. Her social impact projects, which address international human rights issues, have been featured on multiple TED stages. Through her storytelling, Jennifer inspires students to realize they are capable and qualified to create change, even if they are still figuring out their own journey.

    Jennifer Borrero Flyer