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¡Viva Millersville! Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

The month-long event highlights the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States.

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.

 

 

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