Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month
Hispanic/ Latinx Heritage Month 2024
Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future by being Unified and Together
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
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
Tuesday, Sept 17
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
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
Hispanic/Latino Kickoff Cookout!
Presents music, cornhole, and food. Great time to get to know other students with similar backgrounds
Location: Bucky’s Pavilion
Time: 5:00PM-8:00PM
Friday, September 20
Family check-in & Parent/Supporter meet & greet
Meet and connect with fellow parents/supported while your stduents are in class and enjoy a cup of coffee or a snack.
Location: Student Center-East Entrance
Time: 9AM-3PM
Saturday, September 21
La Familia- Fin De Semana Tailgate
Being able to enjoy food, time and La Familia. United we stand.
Location: Arena Parking Lot 18
Time: 3PM-5PM
Sunday, September 22
Community Health Fair
Connect with community organizations, access valuable resources, and find support for your health journey. Let’s celebrate health, culture, and community together.
Location: SIU Student Center Ballrooms
Time: 2PM-5PM
Monday, September 23
Women of Action Ceremony
Honoring women and their contributions. The third annual Women in Action Ceremony, held in collaboration with Networking Empowering Women, is a time to recognize the “everyday heroes” who lead, inspire and serve at SIU and in the community by working to overcome racism and advocate for equity and inclusion.
Location: Morris Library-Guyon Auditorium
Time: 4PM
Tuesday, September 24
Register to Vote Workshop
Learn the importance of registering to vote and the protection for you and your family
Location: Student Center- Old Main Room
Time: 5PM-6:30PM
Thursday, September 26
Building Compassionate Communities
Engaging, Interactive, Educational. Latin Rhythm Flow, Literacy and Arts-Based Activities and Family Concert with the Latin Grammy winning duo from Colombia, 123 Andres.
Location: Carbondale Public Library
Time: 4PM-7PM
Monday, September 30
Crear tu propia Carta de Lotería
Being able to design, create, paint, your own Lotería card. (Mexican Bingo Card)
Location: Student Services Building, Rooms 150/160
Time: 11AM-1PM
Hispanic/Latinx Population: Demographics, Culture, Characteristics, Aces, and SDOH
How ACES and SDOH impact Hispanic/Latinx by learning about the culture and the challenges face, and learn how to better advocate, serve, and support this growing population.
Location: ZOOM (Register via https://siumed-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvc-2gpj8iGdVBeyoOHzgbluBPAaRQIj6F#/registration)
Time: 1:30 PM
Noche de Lotería y Dulces
Lotería (Mexican Bingo) night with Mexican Candy and other prices.
Location: Student Services Building, Rooms 150/160
Time: 4PM-5:30PM
Tuesday, October 1
Ballet Folklorico Dance Workshop
Join BFM-Dos Fronteras and Hispanic Latino Resource Center for a dance workshop. Learn a simple variation for a Sinaloa inspired dance.
Location: Delta Room-4th Floor
Time: 4PM-6PM
Friday, October 4th
El Carnaval
Different cultural and artistic expressions, including music, dance, manual arts, sports, practice of the Spanish language, which will allow to promote the Latin culture and the exchange of knowledge, experiences and talents.
Location: Student Services Pavilion
Time: 5PM-9PM
Monday, October 7
José Movie
Free Movie, Popcorn and Candy. A 19-year-old's life in Guatemala City is routine and aimless, until he finds passion, pain and self-reflection through a relationship with a Caribbean migrant.
Location: Morris Library- John C. Guyon Auditorium
Time: 3PM-5:30PM
Wednesday, October 9
Hispanic/Latino Staff and Faculty Meet and Greet
Come, chat and get to know the Hispanic/Latino Staff and Faculty Council. Everyone is welcomed!
Location: Morris Library- John C. Guyon Auditorium
Time: 11AM-1PM
Saturday, October 12
Homecoming Parade
Hispanic/Latin/x/e/Multicultural organizations enhance unity of being together and moving as one.
Location:
Time: 9:30AM-11AM
Tailgate de Unidad
Hispanic/Latin/x/e/Multicultural organizations join one another to socialize and have a great time.
Location: Arena Parling Lot 18
Time: 11AM-3PM
Monday, October 14
Piñata Making Workshop
Be able to learn how to do DIY Piñata
Location: Student Services Building, Rooms 150/160
Time: 5PM-7PM
Tuesday, October 15th
Shaping the Future: Vision Board Making
Create a vision board that focuses on your future and where you would like to be.
Location: Kaskaskia/Missouri
Time: 5PM-7PM