Hispanic Heritage Month
Published September 16, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month, recognized annually from September 15 to October 15, celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of individuals and communities whose ancestry traces back to Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
Featured Events
The Intercultural and Diversity Center is proud to present Hispanic Heritage Month. Join us for an opportunity to highlight individuals and communities and their contributions to history, culture, and society.
September 20: Hispanic Heritage Month Dessert Hour
3-5 p.m., 240 SU
Join us in the IDC for our monthly Dessert Hour! Have a ‘flantasic’ time with us while enjoying desserts from diverse Latine cultures. Stop by to learn about influential people and events in Latinx history!
September 20: The Latin American Student Association (LASA): General Body Meeting GBM
5:30 - 7:30 p.m., NSC 215
Hosted by: Latin American Student Association
September 24: LASA Social
7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Baldy 101
Hosted by: Latin American Student Association
September 26: Tough Topics - Beyond the “Spicy Latina”
3:30-4:30 p.m., 240 SU
How do race and gender affect perceptions of Latinas in popular culture? How do stereotypes of Latinas pose barriers for racial and gender equality? Join us as we unpack the “Spicy Latina” trope perpetuated by mainstream media.
September 26: LASA General Body Meeting
5:30 - 7:30 p.m., NSC 215
Hosted by: Latin American Student Association
October 1: LASA Social
7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Baldy 101
Hosted by: Latin American Student Association
October 2: Hispanic Heritage Month Mixer
3-5 p.m., SU 235 and SU 222
Join us as we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a student mixer. Indulge in cultural food, drinks, music and games! This mixer provides an opportunity to connect students, staff, and faculty from across the campus. Through a celebration of culture, attendees will enhance cultural awareness and sense of belonging.
October 3: Tough Topics - Afro-Latinx Erasure
3:30-4:30 p.m., SU 240
Why are Black Latinos so underrepresented in popular culture? How do cultures of colorism impact the way we define Latino identities? Join us as we discuss the diversity of Latin American culture and challenge the cultures of discrimination within the Latinx community.
October 3: LASA General Body Meeting
5:30 - 7:30 p.m., NSC 215
Hosted by: Latin American Student Association
October 5: Los Hermanos/The Brothers Movie Event
1 p.m., Buffalo Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square
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The film is also being shown virtually at the same time. To tune into the movie virtually, registration is required and details are here: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/13023879
Hosted by: Buffalo Public Library
October 8: Leading with Equity: Transforming Organizational Culture for Lasting Change
2 – 3:30 p.m., Student Union Theater
In this powerful keynote address, Dr. Gina Ann Garcia, a leading scholar on Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), will provide critical insights into fostering an inclusive and equitable organizational culture that serves diverse student populations. Drawing from her groundbreaking book Transforming Hispanic-Serving Institutions for Equity and Justice, Dr. Garcia will outline the various pathways institutions take to become HSIs—and present empirical data. Attendees will be challenged to think deeply about what it means to lead with equity, transform campus cultures, and create lasting, meaningful change within their institutions. Through this lens, Dr. Garcia will inspire students, faculty, staff, and administrators to take actionable steps towards embracing diversity, achieving institutional excellence, and driving social justice in higher education.
RSVP is not required but strongly encouraged.
October 8: LASA Social
7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Baldy 101
Hosted by: Latin American Student Association
October 10: Tough Topics - Latinx Indigenous Roots
3:30-4:30 p.m., 240 SU
What does it mean to be connected to your roots? What are the common struggles of indigenous peoples in Latin America? How can we reclaim our indigenous histories and cultures? Join this open discussion on Latinx indigenous identities of the past and present.
October 10: LASA General Body Meeting
5:30 - 7:30 p.m., NSC 215
Hosted by: Latin American Student Association
October 10: Movie Night: In the Heights
7-9 p.m., 240 SU
Continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a Movie Night in the IDC! We are watching In the Heights: a story of neighbors living in northern Manhattan striving for dreams of better lives before realizing... there's no place like the Heights!
October 15: LASA Social
7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Baldy 101
Hosted by: Latin American Student Association
Save the Date! LASA Annual Heritage Banquet
Join LASA for its 20th annual Heritage Banquet!
When: November 9, 7 – 11 p.m.
Where: Marriott Hotel
On-going
September 15: Hispanic Music Spotify Playlist
Stop into SU 240 to listen, relax and enjoy some Hispanic music that will be running throughout the day or listen here at your convenience.
For more services and opportunities like this:
Intercultural and Diversity Center
Student Life
University at Buffalo
240 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: (716) 645-2434