Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month | Student Multicultural Resource Center | SIU

Monday, Sept 16

Celebracion de Latinidades

Light Reception, Taqueria Jimenez (Authentic Food Truck) and socialize and get to know the campus community. *First 100 people are free*

Location: Student Services Pavilion

Time: 12:00PM- 2:30PM

Co-Sponsors: Hispanic/Latino Resource Center, Office of Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion.

Latin America Celebracion de Independecias

Get to know the countries that have independence during the month of September with refreshments provided.

Location: Student Services Building 150/160

Time: 5:00PM-6:30PM

Co-Sponsors: Hispanic Student Council, Latin American Student Association, Hispanic/Latino Resource Center.

Tuesday, Sept 17th

Kickoff- Keynote Speaker

Saul Flores- Philanthropist, Photojournalist, and Speaker. He will be speaking upon the topic “Think Big” which emphasizes the value of servant leadership and how to be able to give back to communities.

Location: Morris Library-Guyon Auditorium

Time: 5:00PM-7:00PM

Co-Sponsors: Hispanic/Latino Resource Center, Office of Student Engagement.

Wednesday, Sept 18

Hispanic/Latinx Luncheon

Be able to enhance unity and sense of belonging within one another. Getting to know “US.”(Guess the flag activity)

Location: Student Services 150/160

Time: 12:00PM-2:00PM

Co-Sponsors: Hispanic/Latino Resource Center, Hispanic Student Council

Thursday, Sept 19

Hispanic/Latino Kickoff Cookout!

Latino Culture Association & Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers presents music, cornhole, and food.

Location: Bucky’s Pavilion

Time: 5:00PM-8:00PM

Co-Sponsors: Latino Cultural Association, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Hispanic/Latino Resource Center.