Hispanic Heritage Month
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Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Indigenous Peoples' Day, which is the second Monday in October, falls within this 30 day period.
Hispanic Heritage Events - Fall 2022
Cultural Displays (North County)
September 13 - 16 Dec, ongoing
in the North County campus Fox Building
In-Person
Join us on North County to view multicultural items that highlight the Latinx and
Hispanic culture and politics.
Contacts:
Estella Vazquez, evazquez@cuesta.edu
Gladis Villalpando, gladis_villalpando@cuesta.edu
Cultural Displays (San Luis Obispo)
Sept 19 - Dec 16, ongoing
in the San Luis Obispo campus Library
In-Person
Come visit the display cases in the San Luis Obispo library to learn more about Latinx
and Hispanic cultural traditions and traditional dress.
Contact: Gladis Villalpando gladis_villalpando@cuesta.edu
Open Class: Spanish and Indigenous Language News Media and Transnational Cultural
Productions
Sept 21, 6 pm
Zoom link:
https://cuesta-edu.zoom.us/j/81587815913#success
Join a live class of ETHN 235 Race, Ethnicity, and Pop Culture with Dr. Mario Espinoza-Kulick
by Zoom! Students, staff, faculty, and community members are all welcome!
Contact: Dr. Mario Espinoza-Kulick mario_espinozakulick@cuesta.edu
Banned Books Panel Discussion
• September 22, 4:00 - 5:15 pm
Zoom Link:
https://cuesta-edu.zoom.us/j/97306188377
Panel leader Lorena German of #disrupttexts will focus on how book bans affect minoritized
groups.
Contacts:
Laurie Buchholz, laurie_buchholz@cuesta.edu
Denise Fourie, dfourie@cuesta.edu
Dr. Rosemary Wrenn, rosemary wrenn@cuesta.edu
Faculty UndocuAllies Conocimiento
October 11, Time and Zoom TBA
(Please consult the Flex Calendar)
This Flex session will provide updates on statewide and local resources and inform
participants on how to engage in Undocustudent week. (Faculty only, please consult
the Flex schedule for details).
Contact: Estella Vazquez evazquez@cuesta.edu
My Immigrant Story Displays
Oct. 7 - 31, ongoing
SLO and NCC Library
In-Person
The ESL Program and Dream Center will be highlighting student showcases to display
throughout the month of October.
Contact: Estella Vazquez evazquez@cuesta.edu
Questions? Contact Gene DePuy, gene_depuy@cuesta.edu