Hispanic Heritage Month is the time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made to the diverse cultural landscape of the U.S. It is a time of the year to highlight the cultural traditions of the Hispanic community. September 15th to ctober 15th was chosen as the dates for the celebration because of the independence day of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, E lSalvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. They all declared independence in 1821. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively.
Click here for a list of Latin American countries independence dates.

Below is a list of Hispanic themed events and programs being hosted here at UTD.

Sept. 8	Comedy Night
	SU The Pub, 8pm	SUAAB
Sept. 16	Lecture: Mexican Mid-Term Elections: Outcomes and Interpretations
	Conference Center, 2:30PM	Center for U.S.-Mexico Studies
Sept. 18	Vida Social
	Phase II Clubhouse, 7pm-10pm	Multicultural Center
Sept. 24	The Cesar Chavez Hispanic Heritage Celebration
	SU Galaxy Rooms, 4:40pm-6:30pm	Multicultural Center
Sept. 16	Faculty at Five: Gabriel Bianco
	Performance Hall, 5pm	Arts & Humanities
Oct. 7	"Emergence of Protestants in Mexico, A Historical Overview"
	Conference Center, 4pm	Center for U.S.-Mexico Studies
Oct. 16	Classical Guitar from Mexico. Raul and Daniel Olmos
	Jonsson Performance Hall, 8pm	Arts & Humanities
Oct. 21	Lecture “Mexico’s Economic System and Functioning: NAFTA and Beyond”
	Conference Center, 2:30pm	Center for U.S.-Mexico Studies
Oct. 23	Cancelled Salsa Night
	SU The PUB, 7pm-10pm	Multicultural Center
Oct. 27	“The Mexican Amber: A Solid Response for a World Health Emergency and International Education”
	Location and time TBA	Center for U.S.-Mexico Studies
Nov. 21	Edgar Cruz. Guitar Performance
	University Theatre, 8pm	Arts & Humanities
Jan. 15	Vida Social
	Phase II Clubhoues, 7pm-10pm	Multicultural Center
Mar. 10	Rodrigo Toscano Poetry Reading
	Jonsson Performance Hall	Arts & Humanities
April 30	Cinco de Mayo Recognition
	SU Comet Café, 12pm-1pm	Multicultural Center
April 30	Hispanic Student Leaders End of the Year Banquet
	SU Galaxy Rooms, 6pm-8pm	Multicultural Center

 

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Contact the Multicultural Center for more information regarding programs and events.
Most events are free and open to all UTD faculty, staff and students. Admission may be charged for specific events and some events are by invitation only. These events will be noted. Some events are co-sponsored with other UTD departments and/or student organizations.