Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is the period from September 15 to October 15 in the United States, when people recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate the group's heritage and culture.
September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. All declared independence in 1821. In addition, Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate their independence days on September 16, September 18, and September 21, respectively.
The events below are open to all students and we encourage you to attend as many as you can. To learn how to participate, contact us at multicultural_affairs@baylor.edu.
2024 Calendar of Events
September 15th- LatinX Bears |
Tune in on all Instagram accounts - @latinxcoalitionbu, @baylorMA1845, and @baylorma_cubtalk as we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 |
September 16th- Hispanic Heritage Month Neighbor Night |
Location: Bobo Spiritual Life Center Time: 6:00pm |
September 16th- Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia Questionnaire |
From September 16th-October 11th (Monday-Friday) at noon, on Instagram, hosted by the Spanish and Portuguese Division. For more information and to learn how to play, follow @buspanishandportuguese! |
September 18th- Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon |
Location: Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center | Grand Ballroom Time: 12:00 Noon (RSVP Necessary) |
September 18th- Strangers No Longer: The Politics and Promises of Religious Hospitality in Latino America | Dr. Sergio González |
Location: Armstrong Browning Library | Treasure Room Time: 3:30-5:00 pm For more information, please visit this website! |
September 20th- Unity in Heritage: Loteria Night hosted by Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. x Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. |
Location: SUB Den Time: 6-8:00pm |
September 21st- Día de la Comunidad 2024 |
Location: Mayborn Museum Time: 10:00am |
September 24th- Faculty, Staff, & Student Mixer with the Latinx Faculty & Staff Association |
Location: Bobo Spiritual Life Center Time: 4-6:00 pm |
September 25th- Compra Local |
Make it a day of supporting local vendors around Waco! |
September 26th- Lunch & Learn: Shaping the Future Together |
Location: SUB Beckham/White Time: 12:00 Noon |
September 27th- Movie Night hosted by ODPhi x Hispanic Student Association |
Location: Morrison Hall Time: 6:30pm |
September 30th- Career Workshop hosted by KDChi x Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. |
Location: Cashion 101 Time: 6:15pm |
October 1st - Spanish at Baylor: Past, Present, and Future |
Location: Kayser Auditorium Time: 3:30-5:00pm Did you know that Baylor University has been teaching Spanish for well over 150 years? Hispanic Heritage Month is a great time to reflect on the role the study of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures has played historically at our institution, and where we are headed today. Join representatives from the University Archives and Baylor's Spanish faculty to learn about the value the university has placed on studying Spanish since its first decade of existence, how our programs and teaching have evolved, and exciting opportunities for learning, community engagement, and research that are taking us into the future. Join us in this unforgettable educational journey. Attendance counts for CAE credit! |
October 3rd- Democracy Across the Americas Series |
Location: Foster 240 - Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation Time: 6:30-8:30pm For more information, please visit this website! |
October 4th- Karaoke Night hosted by ODPhi x Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. |
Location: SUB Den Time: 6:30pm |
October 9th - The Power of Stories: Isabel Allende |
Location: Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center | Grand Ballroom Time: 3:30pm Lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, visit baylor.edu/beall-russell. |
October 9th- Get L.I.T. (Linking Intentionally Together) with Latinas Unidas, My Sister, Myself, and M.I.S.T.E.R. |
Location: SUB Barfield Time: 5:00pm |
October 10th- Noche de Rezo hosted by Raíces x FaceTime with God |
Location: TBD Time: 7:00pm |
October 14th- Mariachi Masterclass: Discovering the Heartbeat of Mexico |
Location: SUB Barfield Time: 12:20-1:10pm Have you ever wondered about the story and the hidden elements behind the Mariachi? Explore the traditional passion of the Mariachi in a marvelous presentation that displays true Mexican heritage! A renowned Mexican symbol across the globe, Mariachi is the perfect embodiment of tradition that we all know and love. Learn about the culture behind this art and its significance to the people of Mexico while witnessing an authentic live performance by Mariachi Osos Dorados that will leave you in awe of the prideful nation. Join us in this unforgettable educational journey and become a connoisseur of this iconic Mexican tradition! ¡Viva Mexico! Attendance counts for CAE credit! |
October 15th- Festival de Desayuno de Coalición |
Location: Department of Multicultural Affairs Time: 9am-12:00noon Latinx organizations join to celebrate! |
November 2nd- Día de Los Muertos Waco - Parade & Festival |
Dia de los Muertos Waco kicks off with a vibrant parade in Downtown Waco. The festivities will spill into Indian Spring Park and continue into the evening with free entertainment and activities. Enjoy local art, experience traditional Folklorico dancers, and be serenaded by a collection of musical performances! Dia de los Muertos Waco will also feature an artisan vendor market, local food trucks, and activities like Sugar Skull Decorating and Calavera Face Painting that will immerse you in the spirit of the holiday. The parade normally begins at 4:00 pm, and people are invited to arrive early to begin staging. Participants are also asked to dress in celebration/honor of the holiday in such things as sugar skull make-up/masks, alebrijes, or this year’s theme mariposas (Monarch butterflies). For more information, please check out Creative Waco’s website. |