Latinx/e/a/o Heritage Month Celebration
The Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs invites the University community and general public to celebrate Latinx/e/a/o Heritage Month from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, 2025.
We acknowledge the history, achievements and contributions of people of Hispanic and Latin descent through the development and implementation of various programs and events. This year’s theme is "" to highlight the rich history and future-shaping contributions of Hispanic and Latinx/e/a/o Americans.
All events are free and will take place in the Pedroso Center, located on the Main Campus, Building B, Room B 159, unless otherwise noted.
Events
La Copa Soccer Tournament
Saturday, Sept. 13
9:00 a.m.-noon
Recreation Field (Behind the P.E. Complex)
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Kickoff Celebration: ENLACE Panel Discussion
Monday, Sept. 15
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Pedroso Center
Join the ENgaging Latinx Communities for Education (ENLACE) program for a panel moderated by Gabriel Cortez, Ph.D.
Film Screening: "We Sill Here/Aqui Estamos"
Wednesday, Sept. 17
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Auditorium
"" is a documentary film that centers young residents from Comerío, Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Following the screening, there will be a conversation with the film’s producer, .
This event is proudly sponsored by:
- The Office of Student Success and Retention
- Proyecto Pa’Lante
- Project Success
- Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs
- ENgaging Latinx Communities for Education (ENLACE) program
- The Council on the Status of Latinxs
- Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education
- College of Arts and Sciences
- The Department of Latina/o/x and Latin American Studies
- The Department of World Languages and Cultures
Caféton: Reggaeton Coffee Party
Monday, Sept. 29
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pedroso Center
Drag Talk Back Event with Regina Rodriguez
Thursday, Oct. 2
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Pedroso Center
3rd Annual Pedroso Center Homecoming
Thursday, Oct. 9
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Pedroso Center