Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month

The Latinx Center has planned an exciting lineup of events for National Hispanic Heritage Month. Photo by Luna Canham

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Cal State San Marcos' Latinx Centeris partnering with campus organizations to present an exciting lineup of events. The month, which runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15, is an opportunity to celebrate the rich culture and diverse backgrounds of Hispanic-identifying people.

Everyone is invited to participate in Hispanic Heritage Month events.

Latinx Heritage Month Reception

Tuesday, Sept. 10, 5-8:30 p.m., Forum Plaza

Kick off Latinx Heritage Month with cultural music, a speaker, games, student org tabling, food and performances.

Chingona Fest

Tuesday, Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. brunch event, 5-8 p.m. festival event, USU Ballroom

Join the Latinx Center and Women and Gender Equity Center for Chingona Fest to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month.

My Culture is not a Trend

Tuesday, Sept. 24, noon-1 p.m., USU 3300 (Latinx Center)

Learn about problematic stigmas that society creates and the inappropriate portrayal of members in the Latinx community.

Shared Roots (in collaboration with APIDA)

Wednesday, Oct. 2, noon-1 p.m., USU 3300 (Latinx Center)

APIDA and Latinx communities will explore shared roots.

Cafecito Con Pan

Tuesday, Oct. 8, noon-1 p.m., USU 3300 (Latinx Center)

Students will hear from success coaches Samantha Bosch and Elizabeth Hernandez.

Joteria Night (in collaboration with PRIDE)

Thursday, Oct. 10, noon- 1 p.m., USU 3100 (Pride Center)

Feminism in Latin America (in collaboration with WGEC)

Tuesday, Oct. 15, noon-1 p.m., USU 3200 (WGEC)

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