ΒιΆΉΣ³» commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events throughout
September and October. Nationally observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage
Month honors the contributions and recognizes the rich culture of Hispanic and Latin
Americans.
ΒιΆΉΣ³» is excited to announce the College has been designated a Hispanic Serving Institution
by the U.S. Department of Education as of May 2024. ΒιΆΉΣ³» qualified for the recognition,
with Hispanic students making up 25.1% of the 2021-2022 enrollment.
βWe are proud to recently be named a Hispanic Serving Institution for our growing,
multicultural community. We are dedicated to fostering and promoting a positive learning
environment for all our students,β said Dr. Laurie Borowicz, President of ΒιΆΉΣ³»waukee
College.
The Collegeβs Hispanic Heritage Month events are free and open to the public.
Monday, Sept. 16 β Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff (Art Gallery) β Join ΒιΆΉΣ³» for cultural refreshments, music, student artwork and a virtual tour of
artist Frida Kahlo's childhood home from 11 am-1 pm in the ΒιΆΉΣ³» Art
Gallery.
Monday, Sept. 16 β Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff (Guest Speaker Saul Flores) β Storyteller and social innovator Saul Flores will share his inspiring journey and
powerful message during the event from 5-7:30 pm in Jenkins Auditorium, A1224. The
evening includes a Folklorico dance performance, a question-and-answer session with
Flores, and post-event fiesta bites. The event is sponsored by TRIO Student Support
Services and TRIO Upward Bound.
Saturday, Sept. 28 β Menβs and Womenβs Soccer Matches β Support the Kougars as the women's and men's soccer teams honor Hispanic Heritage
Month in collaboration with Student Involvement. The menβs game is at 12 pm, and the
womenβs game is at 2 pm on the ΒιΆΉΣ³» soccer field.
Monday, Oct. 7 β Spanish Game Night β In collaboration with Latinos Unidos, join ΒιΆΉΣ³» from 11 am-1 pm in the Student Lounge
for games, laughter and language.
Tuesday, Oct. 15 β Create Your Own Maracas β Shake up your creativity from 11:30 am-1:30 pm in the Intercultural Center, C1132,
for the Create Your Own Maracas event.
Wednesday, Oct. 16 β Womenβs Volleyball Los Pumas Night β Support Los Pumas starting at 6 pm in the Gymnasium as they take the court for a
home volleyball match.
ΒιΆΉΣ³» is honored to celebrate Hispanic and Latin accomplishments, history
and heritage. The College is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion
and belonging, focused on respect and fairness, in all aspects of the College experience.
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