Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month
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HISPANIC/ LATINX
HERITAGE MONTH 2024
Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future by being Unified and Together
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618-453-2126
The summary of the schedule is below.
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.