¡Viva Millersville! Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

Millersville University is joining the nation in honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The month-long celebration highlights the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States.

The festivities kicked off with a speed networking event featuring Café Bustelo on Sept. 16. A Hispanic Movie Night with the Society on Latino Affairs followed on Sept. 25.

Upcoming highlights include:

• "Landscape of a LatinX Identity" Discussion: Dr. Williams will lead a discussion on Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. in the Student Memorial Center Atrium.
• Celebrating Celia Cruz: A movie night and giveaway will take place on Oct. 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Memorial Center Multipurpose Room.
• Fiesta Del Barrio: The month-long celebration will culminate with a fiesta on Oct. 10 from 3 to 6 p.m., featuring dancing, food trucks, music and more in the Student Memorial Center Atrium and on the Promenade.

Hispanic Heritage Month began in the 1960s as a way to recognize the achievements of Hispanic Americans. President Ronald Reagan expanded the celebration to a month-long observance in 1988.

For more information, visit the Intercultural Center for Student Engagement at Rita Smith Wade-El Intercultural Center or check out the Society on Latino Affairs on GetInvolved at SOLA.