Hispanic/Latinx/e Heritage Month 2024 Events

As part of the Diversity Center's Mission to create an inclusive campus environment, we host cultural/heritage months and awareness weeks. While the month and events have a culture or identity associated with them, all events for the month are open to all students. 

In alignment with our mission to foster a supportive environment for all students, the UIS Diversity Center values and encourages individuals of all backgrounds and identities to engage with our programs and initiatives.

Flag Raising Ceremony

  • Friday, September 13th from 6pm to 8pm in the Student Life Plaza
  • To welcome the month, the Flag Raising Ceremony is when we celebrate the various Hispanic/Latinx/e cultures we have on campus. The flags are raised on the legacy side of campus, and there is even an open mic for students and community members to speak.

Feminist Friday: tie-diversity

  • Friday, September 13th from 3pm Legacy Courtyard
  • As part of the Feminist Friday series the Women's Center will host a tie-dye event as part of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month.

Beardstown Experience

  • Sunday, September 15th from 12pm to 6pm pick up and drop off in LRH
  • Sign up on UIS connection to join us on a trip to Beardstown where we participate in celebrating culture and identity.

Buenas Vibras (H/L Discussion Group)

  • Wednesday, September 18th at 4pm in the Diversity Center
  • Join us in the DC for our first buenas vibras where we come together as a community of support.

Finish the Lyric

  • Monday, September 23rd at 5pm in the LRH Greatroom
  • Join Ritmo, Flow, y Son for an event surrounded around music and community.

OLAS Game Night

  • Thursday, September 26th at 6pm TBD
  • Join the Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) for an evening of fun and games!

Carne Asada

  • Friday, September 27th at 5pm in the Volleyball courts by Larkspur
  • Join La Familia for a potluck event where we will come together as a community. Sign up to participate on UIS connection

Precious Knowledge

  • Monday, September 10th at 5pm in Brookens Auditorium
  • Watch the documentary Precious knowledge as we learn about high school students in Arizona who advocated for representation in their courses.

Papel Picado

  • Wednesday, October at 2nd at 2pm TBD
  • Join Gamma Phi Omega Int. Sorority Inc. in a fun craft event.

LGBTea and Buenas Vibras Collaboration

  • Wednesday, October at 2nd at 4:30pm in the Diversity Center
  • Join us in the DC as we speak to the intersection of identity and sexuality.

Salsa with SAC

  • Wednesday, October at 3rd TBD
  • Join SAC and Baile Monarcas in a evening full of dancing fun!

Fruta Picada

  • Friday, October 4th at 2:30pm TBD
  • Join Gamma Phi Omega Int. Sorority Inc. to speak about diabetes awareness!

Cards and Conversations

  • Friday, October 4th at 3pm in the Diversity Center
  • Join MOCI and BMCS in a cards and conversations collaboration!

Loteria Night with Women of Distinction

  • Tuesday, October 8th at 8:30pm in LRH
  • Join the Women of Distinction in a night fun and community!

National Coming Out Day

  • Wednesday, October 4th at 6pm in the PAC Studio
  • In collaboration with the Women's Center and the Office of Military and Veteran Services, we are hosting a film and discussion about the documentary I am Vanessa Gullen.

Painting Cantaritos

  • Friday, October 11th at 6pm TBD
  • Join Gamma Phi Omega Int. Sorority Inc. in a fun painting and crafting event.

La Familia Cookout

  • Sunday, October 13th at 2pm in the Union Patio
  • Join La Familia for a community event as part of family weekend.

HLHM Closing Ceremony

  • Monday, October 14th at 12pm in the Diversity Center Lounge
  • To close the month, we will reflect on the success and improvements for upcoming heritage months.

I Stand with Immigrants

  • Tuesday, October 15th at 6pm in the Union Ballroom
  • Join us in a collaboration with the Springfield Immigration Advocacy Network on intentional dialogues surround immigration and navigating a new environment.