Aggies Mark Hispanic Heritage Month With Celebratory And Educational Events

Hispanic Heritage Month is the period to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period, Sept. 15-Oct. 15. It was enacted into law on Aug. 17, 1988 on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

Texas A&M Hispanic Presidents’ Council and Multicultural Services have organized a variety of celebratory and educational events in observance:

Sept. 15

• “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation” Book Display
  University Libraries
  Beginning at 8 a.m.
  1st floor of Evans Library
• Presentation of the documentary by Yaku Warmikuna
  Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
  3 p.m.
  Register online
• Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Celebration
  Hispanic Presidents’ Council
  6 p.m.
  Rudder Plaza

Sept. 17

• Hispanic Network Tailgate
  Texas A&M University Hispanic Network
  4 p.m.
  Aggie Park, lot 89 by the pavilion

Sept. 18

• Fiestas Patrias Parade & Festival
  Fiestas Patrias
  12 p.m. and 1-9 p.m.
  Downtown Bryan

Sept. 19

• An Open Conversation on HSIs
  Race and Ethnic Studies Institute
  12 p.m.
  LAAH 453

Sept. 20

• LGBTQ+ Latinx History
  LGBTQ+ Pride Center
  12 p.m.
  All on Instagram stories on @tamulgbtq

Sept. 21

• The Cordillera of Dreams: Film screening and discussion
  The Glasscock Center
  6-9 p.m.
  The Queen Theater, 110 S Main St, Bryan

Sept. 22

• HHM Celebration and Dinner
  Access & Inclusion with Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
  6-8 p.m.
  Chevron Rooms

Sept. 23

• Why do we need a Latinx Graduation?
  Latinx Graduation Coalition
  4 p.m.
  Rudder 302

Sept. 28

• Community Conversation: “Studying the Young Lords: An Overview of the Most Significant Organization of the Puerto Rican Diaspora”
  Department of Multicultural Services
  1 p.m.
  DMS Lower Level Classroom, Room L121

Sept. 29

• Hispanic Heritage Game Night
  Latino Aggie Mentorship Program
  7-9 p.m.
  Rudder 510

Sept. 30

• Latina/o/x define new methods of engagement: A critical approach
  Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning
  11 a.m.
  Zoom

Oct. 4

• History of Telenovelas & Film Presentation
  Aggies for Latinx Politics, Heritage, and Arts
  7 p.m.
  MSC 1401

Oct. 6

• Latinx Lecture Series: Dr. Rodolfo Aguilar
  Carlos H. Cantu Endowment/ Office for Diversity/MSC SCOLA/MSC CAMAC
  7-8 p.m.
  MSC 1400

Oct. 6

• UndocuAlly Training
  Council for Minority Student Affairs
  7-8 p.m.
  Rudder 410

Oct. 13

• The Intersection of your Culture and Career “La Intersección de su Cultura Hispana y su Carrera”
  Career Center
  4 pm
  MSC 2401