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Southern Connecticut State University Celebrates

National Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

 

Each year, Hispanic and Latinx 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.

;A mural that celebrates the Hispanic Heritage Month

Events

Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month Kickoff

September 16, 2024 
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Buley Patio & Academic Quad
Daisy Torres-Baez & Jay Henderson, Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with Latin American-inspired cuisine, culture, and music to celebrate the start of National Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month. Connect with students and the Southern community as well as campus organizations such as the Multicultural Center, Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS), Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc., Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS), the Caribbean Student Association (CSA), Advancing Latino/a/e/xs at Southern (ALAS) and many more.

SIA's First Informational

September 16, 2024
7:13 p.m. - 8:13 p.m.
ASC 308
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Incorporada

The lovely Latin ladies of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Incorporada would like to welcome all interested women to our first informational this semester! Learn about our precious and rare organization core values as well as upcoming events we will host for SIA week.

Met the SIAs: Trivia Takeover

September 17, 2024
7:13p.m. - 8:13 p.m.
ASC 308
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Incorporada

Get to know the Hermanas of the Beta Nu chapter! We will have a fun trivia night where snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Dancing with the SIAs

September 18, 2024
7:13 p.m. - 8:13 p.m.
ASC 217
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Incorporada

Join us for a short presentation on all types of dances the Latino culture has. If you stay long enough, we will teach you a demonstration on one of the dances you've just learned!

Majors & Milestones

September 19, 2024
7:13 p.m. - 8:13 p.m.
ASC 309
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Incorporada

We pride ourselves in being successful, educated women. Join the Beta Nu chapter as we bring back our alumnae to talk about their educational journey in their respective majors.

Donald Guevara and Jamaal Peterson Exhibition

Now through October 17, 2024
Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Buley Art Gallery, Ground Floor
Cort Sierpinski, Buley Library

Donald Guevara is of Indigenous Honduran and American German descent and was raised in a first-generation Congolese American family. This early introduction into contradiction, change, cultural differences and amalgamation and the complexities of race and gender drive the work that he creates. His current work explores the in-between liminal spaces and combines digital, 2-D and 3-D collage incising and reassembling materials to create glitched bodies and vignettes. Jamaal Peterman has developed a highly encoded language of abstraction that ricochets inside of, between, and beyond the frame of the image. Geometric abstraction illuminates an “absolute reality” in which color and form communicate hierarchies of space and movement as well as class and race. Central to Peterman’s landscape work is the artist’s reflection on how black and brown bodies navigate through urban space.

SCSU Hispanic/Latine Employee Affinity Group

Thursday, September 19, 2024
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Virtually through MS Teams

Connect with Hispanic/Latine employees (faculty and staff) through the employee affinity group. Join us for a virtual meet up that places emphasis on humanity, belonging, community, and system change.

Request the MS Teams log-in details by emailing Daisy Torres-Baez at torresbaezd1@southernct.edu.

Come Catch the Tea, But Don't Throw Shade

September 26, 2024
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
SAGE Center, ASC 235
Serginho Walker, Graduate Intern for the SAGE Center

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage come enjoy some tea and/or coffee from several different Hispanic countries. In addition to enjoying a wonderful cup of coffee or tea, come learn about the historical relevance of different coffees and teas from various Hispanic countries. Coffee has deeply influenced economic and cultural practices in many Hispanic countries, while tea has had a more varied and less pronounced role, with yerba mate being a notable exception. The SAGE Center hopes that you come catch the tea hot off the press.

Coasters with Cultura: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

September 26, 2024
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Multicultural Center, ASC 202
Gian Melendez, Graduate Intern for the Multicultural Center

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun and creative activity! In "Coasters with Cultura," participants will design and create their own beverage coasters, drawing inspiration from the vibrant art, patterns, and symbols of Latino cultures. From colorful tiles to traditional folk designs, explore the rich artistic traditions that represent Hispanic heritage while expressing your own creativity. All materials will be provided—come learn, create, and take home a personalized coaster that reflects the beauty and diversity of Latino culture! No artistic experience is needed; just bring your enthusiasm for celebrating our community's rich heritage.

Film Screening: "Life in Focus: Two Stories from Latin America"

September 30, 2024
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Adanti Student Center Theater
Hosted by: The Latino and Native American Film Festival

Conversatorio: An interactive conversation to promote deeper understanding and knowledge sharing among participants viewing the films Colors of the Jungle and One Million Stars. Colors of the Jungle: Tamara’s best friend goes missing in the Amazon rainforest. She decides to immerse herself in the deep jungle to find him. Will she? (9:55 minutes). One Million Stars: A father returns to an empty house after attending his son's funeral. This place, once a home, becomes an alley of memories where past and present meet again. (15:56 minutes)

Social Justice Year Lecture Series Presents: Empowering Lives

October 2, 2024
Doors Open at 12:30 p.m.; Program begins at 1:00 p.m.
Adanti Student Center, Grand Ballroom

Kelvin Rutledge, Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Join us as we hear from Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza, Transgender Public Scholar, Intellectual Activist, Author, Visiting Professor at Duke Divinity School, and Named Faith Leader to Watch by the Center for American Progress. Dr. Espinoza's commitment to translating theory into action is sure to capture the attention of attendees and challenge us all to reflect on the deep spiritual work of transforming ourselves before we work towards transforming the world. 

Network with ALAS & the MCC!

October 3, 2024
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Engleman B121
Daisy Torres-Baez & Jay Henderson, Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Multicultural Center (MCC) staff proudly invites the Southern community and allies to come meet and network with Latinx/Hispanic students, faculty, and staff with the intention of building long-lasting relationships for our students. Meet ALAS (Advancing Latino/a/e/xs at Southern) and learn about their work and priorities for supporting the Latinx community. Light refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by ALAS (Advancing Latino/a/e/xs at Southern) and the Multicultural Center.

A Taste of Latin America in Conn Hall

October 8, 2024
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Connecticut Dining Hall 

Enjoy a Latin-inspired lunch in Conn Hall in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Savor foods from different Latin countries and engage with some of the members of our culture-based student organizations!

Faith & Storytelling: Religious & Belief Cultural Share

October 9, 2024
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Interfaith Center, ASC 236
Danielle Campbell, Graduate Assistant for the Interfaith Center

Come and share your religion, faith, or cultural beliefs as it pertains to Latinx cultures. We welcome all to engage with the cultures of their peers.

Latin Jazz Ensemble Performance

October 9, 2024
7:30 p.m.
Garner Recital Hall, Engleman C112
Dr. Joshua Groffman, Chairperson for the Department of Music

Hear SCSU students perform as part of the Jazz Standards and Latin Jazz Ensembles.


Additional Ways to Celebrate and Embrace Culture

Latin American and Caribbean Studies Minor

The Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program at Southern Connecticut State University welcomes globally conscious students interested in broadening their cultural, economic, geographical, historical, political, and social understanding of Latin America and the Caribbean. The 18-credit minor provides students with an opportunity to embrace an interdisciplinary study of the region while enhancing their appreciation for our multicultural, multiethnic, multilingual society. To complete the minor, students choose from a broad variety of courses to create a coherent program that matches their academic interests.

LACS Social Justice Read

The Southern community is invited to participate in the LACS Social Justice Read by picking up a copy of this year’s selection at Buley Library, Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home, edited by Rigoberto González.

Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS)

The Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) is a group of students who have united to raise Latino awareness on campus. To connect with OLAS, visit the club page on Owl Connect or attend weekly meetings on Monday from 3-4 p.m. in Adanti 301.

Sponsored By

  • ALAS (Advancing Latino/a/e/xs at Southern)
  • Buley Library
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Department of Residence Life
  • Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha
  • Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity
  • Mexican Cultural Society
  • Multicultural Center
  • Residence Hall Association
  • Organization of Latin American Students
  • SAGE Center
  • School of Nursing
  • Southern Dining
  • World Languages and Literatures Department

 

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