Southern Connecticut State University Celebrates
National Hispanic Heritage Month 2020

Each year, Hispanic and Latino Americans celebrate the contributions and cultures of Hispanic Americans whose heritage can be traced to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

The observation began as Hispanic Heritage week and was expanded to cover a 30-day period from September 15 through October 15.  September 15th is significant as the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.  Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence on September 16 and September 18, respectively.

The celebration extends into October to mark “El Dia de La Raza” or “Day of the Race,” which celebrates the Heritage of Latin America and all the ethnic and cultural influences that make it distinctive.

Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off
Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 @2:00PM
Academic Quad
Join the Organization of Latin American Students as they kick off National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with games, live music, meet, greet and learn about the organization and the Hispanic/Latino/Latinx heritage.

Vision Board Activity
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 @ 3:30PM – 5:00PM
ASC - Ballroom A
Join OLAS in creating a vision board to highlight your culture and future goals.

Latinx LGBTQ+ Voices Exhibit
Thursday, September 24th, 2020   @ 11:00AM
Buley Patio                                                                                                  
Join the SAGE Center and the Multicultural Center in a preview of the historical figures exhibit as they showcase LGBTQ+ members of Latin descent and their contributions to the social justice movements. A bio and description of their work will be presented.

12th Annual “Empowering Lives Latino, Latinx, Hispanic: What's all the fuss about?”
Monday, September 28th, 2020 @1:00PM
Join us for a panel conversation on the argument Latino vs Latinx as we celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month featuring a panel of guest speakers who will also discuss their own family’s traditions that have shaped their approach to leadership and their vision for more equitable higher education opportunities for underserved populations. Also, enjoy performances by OLAS students.

Virtual Workshop: “Healing Racialized Trauma Through Mindful & Transformative Narrative”                                                                                                
Monday, October 5th, 2020 @ 4:00PM
Learn how to navigate the pain and grief related to the current uprising against racism in this country through this creative and introspective on-line self-help series that uses transformative writing practice, interwoven with sound meditations, mindfulness, free-flowing drawing and poetry to tell the stories of Black/Indigenous People of Color, Spanish-speaking/DACA students.

A Taste of Latin America – Conn Hall Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!                                                                                  
Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Connecticut Hall                                                                                                    
Enjoy a Latin-inspired lunch for $7.00 at Conn Hall in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.  Savor foods from different Latin countries and enjoy a little Latin culture while you are there!  Sponsored by the Multicultural Center, Sodexo and the Organization of Latin American Students.

"Are you Hispanic/Latinx?" Student, Staff & Faculty Mixer
Monday, October 12th @ 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Multicultural Center, ASC 234                                                                                        
The Multicultural Center staff proudly invites students, faculty, staff and allies to come meet, greet and network with the Hispanic/Latinx community. Grab-and-go Latin refreshments will be provided. Call the Multicultural Center @ 203 -392-5888 to reserve your spot.

Virtual Workshop: “Healing Racialized Trauma Through Mindful & Transformative Narrative”
Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 @ 4:00PM
Learn how to navigate the pain and grief related to the current uprising against racism in this country through this creative and introspective on-line self-help series that uses transformative writing practice, interwoven with sound meditations, mindfulness, free-flowing drawing and poetry to tell the stories of Black/Indigenous People of Color, Spanish-speaking/DACA students.

Voices of SCSU Hispanic/Latinx Community: A Conversation from the Student’s Perspective
Thursday, October 15th, 2020 @ 6:00PM                                                                             
Join our SCSU students as they discuss the social issues and misconceptions that are impacting their community, as well as share their personal stories of what it means to be of Latin decent and a student at SCSU.

Sponsored by: Sodexo Dining Services, Latin and Caribbean Studies Department, Multicultural Center, Organization of Latin American Students, SAGE Center,  World Languages and Literatures Department