Latinx Heritage Month 2018 Calendar
https://mesa.umich.edu/latinx-heritage-month
About LatinX Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
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 starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day, or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.
You may rememember this month referred to as Latino/a or Latin@ Heritage month in the past. In an attempt to be more inclusive, the committee decided this year to update the name outside of a gender binary. To learn more about this concept, please read this article "What is LatinX?" by Gabe Gonzales at Flama.
If you'd like to join the heritage month committee, please complete the interest form here.
Events for this month:
September 11, 2018
MESA & La Casa: Latinx Heritage Month Opening Ceremony
Michigan League Ballroom, 6pm
September 13, 2018
La Casa: Mass Meeting
School of Education Room 2202, 7:30pm
September 18, 2018
University Library: Latinx Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
Hatcher Gallery, 4pm
September 21, 2018
Latino/a Studies: Fall Welcome Luncheon
3512 Haven Hall, 12pm
September 21, 2018
LatinX Social Work Coalition & Trotter: "Paint No Pour" Ft. Artist Frida Kahlo
Trotter Multicultural Building, 6pm
September 22, 2018
U of M Latino Alumni: UM vs. Nebraska Tailgate
Ann Arbor Golf and Outing Club
September 23, 2018
Sigma Lambda Gamma Do it for the Culture: Games & Dialogue
G168 Angell Hall, 11:30am
September 23, 2018
LatinX Social Work Coalition & Trotter: Un Poquito de Sabor
Trotter Multicultural Building, 5pm
September 29, 2018
La Casa: Únete
Diag, 4pm
October 2, 2018
Ruth Behar: Lucky Broken Girl Reading
RSVP: https://ruthbehar.eventbrite.com
East Quad Keene Theater, 7PM
October 3, 2018
U of M Latino Alumni & Michigan Hispanic Collaborative:
The State of Latino/a Education Panel
Alumni Association Building
Founders Room, 5:30pm
October 4, 2018
La Casa: Cultural Crossroads
Ross School of Business,
5th Floor Blau Colloquium, 7pm
October 5, 2018
Ashley Lucas Performance Doin’ Time:
Through The Visiting Glass
RSVP: https://ashleylucas.eventbrite.com
East Quad Keene Theater, 7pm
October 11, 2018
Chi Upsilon Sigma: Let the Juegos Begin!
Michigan League 1st Floor
Room 4, 6PM
October 11, 2018
Delta Tau Lambda: Salute to Latinas:
Fuerza de la Mujer Latina “Radiance in Color”
Rackham Auditorium Hall, 6:30PM
October 17- November 3
University Library: Day of the Dead Community Altar
Shapiro Library Lobby, 7pm
October 18, 2018
Latina/o Studies: Keywords for Latina/o Studies Panel
Hatcher Graduate Library
Room 100, 4pm
October 20, 2018
Save The Date
U of M Latino Alumni: Annual Meeting & MSU vs. UM Watch Party
October 25, 2018
University Library & University Musical Society: "My Latinx Is"
Hatcher Gallery, 7pm
October 29, 2018
MESA/Latina/o Studies Program/La Casa: LHM Closing Reception
Michigan League Ballroom, 6pm
November 2, 2018
Lambda Theta Alpha: Dia De Los Muertos Ball
Rackham Assembly Hall, 8pm