The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion celebrates America’s rich Hispanic history and culture with National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 - Oct. 15. Hispanic Heritage Month, established on Sept. 15, 1968, celebrates the shared anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries – Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The independence of Mexico, Chile, and Belize also occurred during this 30-day period.
The 2023 theme for Hispanic Heritage Month is “Prosperity, Power, and Progress: recognizing the significant achievements of the Hispanic community in the economic and political industries.” During Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the contributions and the important presence of Hispanic and Latin Americans on our campus, in our communities, and around the United States.
Check out the events in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month below!
Sept 18: Recognizing the Rise, Progress, and Power of Latino Nurses in Healthcare
noon – 1 p.m. | Room 503 and Online
Join us for a virtual panel discussion featuring faculty member Priscilla Aguirre, DNP, CRNA, and Latinx Assosciation of Nurses at University of Maryland (LANUM) Co-President Wendy Bonilla on "Recognizing the Rise, Progress, and Power of Latino Nurses in Health Care." The discussion will be hosted virtually and streamed in Room 503. Lunch will not be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own.
Sept. 28: Booked For Lunch
noon – 1 p.m. | Room 503
The Booked for Lunch Club will be meeting to discuss "Solito" by Javier Zamora, the story of a 9-year-old boy’s 3,000 mile journey from El Salvador to America. A limited number of copies are available for members, so reach out to enew@umaryland.edu to claim yours!
Oct. 10: ¡Bailamos! Latin Dance Lessons with SalsaNow
5 - 6:30 p.m. | Museum Lobby
Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx culture through the joy of music and dance! Instructors from SalsaNow, Maryland’s premier Latin Dance company, will teach Latin dance styles. Following the dance lesson, we will gather for a cultural meal.