This page will include all related information about Latin American Heritage Month. We are open to including additional information and feedback. Feel free to email Terrian Garvis at [email protected] or reach out to set up a chat with him to discuss more about the month.
According to the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM), this year’s theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together”
Photo retrieved from: https://www.nationalcouncilhepm.com/national-hispanic-heritage-month
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The month of September brings the beginning of our semester. There are several events during this month. Take the opportunity to attend as many events as you can.
Friday, September 20 3 pm to 5 pm, Modern Languages & Literature presents: Veritas, Director Eliecer Jimenez
315 Park Hall
Modern Languages & Literatures presents: Latin American Film Festival All events are located in MCC 132 during the times of 6 pm - 8 pm.
Monday, September 23: Home is somewhere else (Mexico/USA)
Wednesday, October 9: Boca Chica (Dominican Republic)
Wednesday, October 30: Money Exchange (Argentina)
Monday, November 11: Guarani (Paraguay)
Wednesday, November 20: Miucúha (Brazil)
Monday, October 14 3 pm - 4:30 pm: SUNY Oswego's Living Writer Series & the Latino and Latin American Studies program present: Paul Flores
Penfield Library 2nd floor Speaker’s Corner
Latino Student Union events Follow them on Instagram @Lsu_osu
Monday, September 23 7 pm MCC 225: Go out and Vote! With VoteOswego
Thursday, September 26 6 pm Swetman Gym: Field Day Latino Edition
Monday, September 30 7 pm MCC 225: Uno Nunca Sabe
Thursday, October 3 6 pm Location TBD: Latino Jeopardy
Latin American Heritage Month
Let’s Learn Together During Latin American Heritage Month
What is Latin American Heritage Month?
Latin American Heritage Month is a 30-day observance from September 15 through October 15 that acknowledges and celebrates Latin and Hispanic cultures, contributions, and history. You will also see it called Hispanic Heritage Month. We use “Latin American” to be considerate of the language, culture, and geographic specificity of the people celebrated by this month. The 30-day span includes the independence of several countries, such as Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, and others. The Latine culture is filled with a rich history, so check out the various events throughout this month and semester.
Considerations for Faculty & Instructors
You, as a faculty member, staff, or instructor, brought an amazing speaker or performer to campus but you started to notice lower student attendance and engagement. We have asked a faculty member what are some considerations to provide colleagues to encourage more student attendance.
With more student attendance and engagement, you are further educating the student and everyone wants their guest to be satisfied with a(n)(almost) full space. If you know of a colleague on campus who is having an event here are a few considerations:
- Provide extra credit to students who attend and/or ask them to include an additional task to earn that extra credit (students take a picture with the speaker, submit a short essay on it, etc.)
- Integrate attendance and engagement with the event with current assignments
- Briefly share the event with your class and see if students are interested in the topic of the events (encourage attendance)
Student Organizations
Latino Student Union- Follow them on Instagram @Lsu_osu
Campus Resources
Latino and Latin American Studies (LLAS)
- Looking for a minor? Want to learn more about the Latino and Latin American perspectives through an interdisciplinary area? Consider the LLAS minor. To see the course requirements, check out the website.
Career Services: Resource Catalog
- Click or go to the website above. Find the section called, "Afffinity Group Resources" and then "Resource Catalog". The catalog is in alphabetical order, so find the "Latinx/Hispanic” to explore the career-related resources there.
Penfield Library: Rent a book from the Penfield Library or check out the resource guide Latina/o/x Heritage Month.
Have you considered an international trip before? Does it feel like you cannot go due to finances or time constraints?
What if we shared that it could be feasible to take an international trip during the summer or semester that could result in college credits?
- SUNY Oswego International Education and Programs has a list of semester and summer abroad programs in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain, and Honduras (Located here: International Program Search) Also, there is a list of scholarships available for you on the website.
- Check out the 2024 Fall Study Abroad Fair, Tuesday, September 17, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm in Marano Campus Center.
Previous events
Monday, September 16, 3 pm - 4:20 pm presents Ricardo Nazario y Colón hosted by ENG 365 in collaboration with Latino and Latin America Studies and Penfield Libary
Penfield Library 2nd floor Speaker's Corner
Monday, September 16, 5 pm - 7 pm: Platica with Dr. Ricardo Nazario y Colón, Senior Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Chief Diversity Officer
Penfield Library 2nd floor Speaker’s Corner
Wednesday, September 18 2 pm - 3:30 pm: Latino: Unpacking Identities, Narratives, Roots, and Demographic Diversity at Syracuse University with Dr. Hurtado (SUNY Oswego), Suzette Meléndez, JD (Syracuse University College of Law, Dr. Nazario y Colón (SUNY), Dr. Salas (Des Moines University)