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The weeks between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15 mark National Hispanic Heritage Month, also recognized as Latinx/e Heritage Month. It is a time to honor the culture, traditions and contributions of Hispanic, Chicanx and Latinx communities. 

鈥淎s a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), 麻豆传媒映画 is proud to celebrate the many achievements of its Latinx students, faculty, staff and colleagues,鈥� said Chris Manning, Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity.

This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淪in Miedo: Carga tu Cultura con Orgullo鈥� (Without Fear: Carry Your Culture With Pride), reflects student voices calling for a message of empowerment and resilience. The theme draws on the courage and unity within immigrant and Latinx communities while celebrating cultural pride.

鈥淭hrough 鈥楽in Miedo: Carga tu Cultura con Orgullo,鈥� 麻豆传媒映画 celebrates Latinx heritage, builds connections across campus, and rejects narratives of fear and division," said Renzo Lara, director of the . 鈥淧ride, culture and resilience are central to the community.鈥� 

Series of campus activities

Through a series of campus events and initiatives, 麻豆传媒映画 will honor the strength and pride of the Latinx community. Activities include cultural celebrations, educational programming, social gatherings, and support groups that highlight diverse Latinx voices, including Afro-Latinx, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+ members and students with disabilities.

The celebration begins at 麻豆传媒映画 Imperial Valley on Sept. 13 with El Grito de la Independencia in Calexico, hosted by the Calexico Rotary Club in partnership with the Mexican Consulate. will host an outreach table at the event, which features food, beverages and community events. 

The events conclude Oct. 9 with CHEF Chilaquiles! at 麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 Latinx Resource Center, bringing the monthlong celebration to a close with a cooking demonstration and shared meal.

Highlights of 麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month programming include the following (all 麻豆传媒映画 students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend and participate):

• Carne Asada Cookout
  Sept. 18, 2鈥�4 p.m.,
  Hosted by the Latinx Resource Center (LRC), the Black Resource Center and One 麻豆传媒映画, this kickoff event features food, music and cultural exchange celebrating both Black and Latinx communities.
  
  
• Latinx Community Social and Pachanga
  Oct. 2, 4:30鈥�9 p.m., Latinx Resource Center
  The LRC and HSI Office will welcome new Latinx faculty and recognize community achievements, followed by a Pachanga with live music, performances, food and student giveaways.
  
  
• CHEF Chilaquiles!
  Oct. 9, 12鈥�1 p.m., Latinx Resource Center
  In collaboration with Wellness & Health Promotion鈥檚 Mobi, the LRC will host a cooking demonstration highlighting chilaquiles, a traditional dish. Space is limited and an RSVP is required.
  
  

鈥淭hese activities celebrate the creativity, resilience and impact of our Latinx community, and how they make our university and community stronger every day,鈥� said Guillermina G. N煤帽ez-Mchiri, 麻豆传媒映画 Imperial Valley鈥檚 dean. 

鈥淚t is a time to reflect on our stories, honor our heritage and continue building spaces where everyone can thrive,鈥� she said. 

History and progress

The history of National Hispanic Heritage Month dates back to 1968, when it was first established as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson. It was later expanded to a month in 1988. The observance coincides with the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on Sept. 15, and Mexico and Chile on Sept. 16 and 18, respectively.

麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 commitment as an HSI goes beyond merely recognizing history, said Emilio Ulloa, Associate Chief Diversity Officer HSI & Regional Affairs Student Services Professional.

麻豆传媒映画 has implemented numerous initiatives to support Latinx student success, including the Hispanic Serving Educator Faculty Learning Community, the University Global Seal of Biliteracy, the 麻豆传媒映画 Latinx Historical Campus Tour and the HSI Student Advisory Board. These programs promote inclusive classroom environments, cultural competence, and student engagement across campus.

Enrollment and representation gains at 麻豆传媒映画 are evident: Latinx undergraduate students now make up 34.6% of the 麻豆传媒映画 campus in San Diego, and 36.1% of the overall 麻豆传媒映画 undergraduate population when 麻豆传媒映画 Imperial Valley is included. Latinx faculty representation has doubled since 2016, and Latinx staff now constitute 36.3% of employees.

"Being an HSI is not just about numbers, but about creating opportunities, fostering inclusive classrooms, and ensuring every Latinx student feels seen and supported," Ulloa said. 鈥淭hese initiatives reflect our ongoing commitment to equity, representation, and student engagement across campus.鈥�

The 麻豆传媒映画 community is invited to participate in a range of events, including the Grito de la Independencia, a Carne Asada Cookout, Latinx Community Social and Pachanga, and cooking and support workshops hosted by the Latinx Resource Center (LRC). Full event details are available through and its . 

鈥淭his month is more than a celebration, it is about connection and seeing ourselves in our history while lifting each other up,鈥� Lara said. 鈥淭ogether, we can create and sustain environments and a collective community where every experience, contribution and story matters.鈥�