Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

The weeks between September 15 and October 15 mark National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor the culture, traditions and contributions of Hispanic, Chicanx and Latinx communities. As a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), San Diego State University is elated for the opportunity to celebrate the many contributions of our Hispanic, Chicanx and Latinx students, faculty, staff and community members.

 

2021 Celebrando Nuestras Raíces / Celebrating Our Roots:

In 2021, we held the inaugural Celebrando Nuestras Raíces (Celebrating Our Roots) Celebration, organized by the Chicanx, Hispanic, Latinx (CHL) Planning Committee, which spearheaded the month-long campuswide celebration. This year’s theme, Honoring our Culture, Embracing the Future, recognizes the struggles and celebrates the victories of our diverse Latinx, Chicanx, and Hispanic community.

The celebration began with a keynote address, delivered at a virtual opening ceremony by Dr. Norma Elia Cantú, followed by a panel discussion with student, faculty and community members. The celebration ended with a community-wide “pachanga” held in the Student Union that included Food, Mariachi, Folklorico, and a DJ for music, and dancing.  

Short video from the fall 2021 Pachanga (closing celebration): https://youtu.be/S_DqWvksRJs