Hispanic Heritage Month

The first formal recognition of Hispanic Heritage was made by Congress in 1968. Originally designated as the week of Sept. 15, the celebration was centered around the Independence Days of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, which are celebrated on Sept. 15, and Mexico, which is celebrated on Sept. 16.

In 1988, the celebration was extended to 31 days, beginning on Sept. 15 and ending on Oct. 15. It now includes Chile’s Independence Day (Sept. 18) and el Dia de la Raza, or the Hispanic celebration of Columbus Day (Oct. 12). Hispanic Affairs has prepared an array of activities during the entire month. Please come, enjoy and learn about the Hispanic culture.

September

15 Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off
Ernestine Romero, Mayor Orlando Ortega and in campus Organizations.
6 p.m., Dallan Sanders Patio, in case of rain move to Ballroom

16 Fiesta Buffet provided by Sodexo
Lunch Time, ENMU Cafeteria

17 Quiz Day 
10-11a.m., at ENMU CUB Lobby, Opportunity to win Gift Card provided by the Bookstore.

18 Famous Hispanic Poster
All Day at CUB Lobby

21 Craft Day
RSVP by Sept. 17 Sandia at 6 p.m.

Learn how to make maracas, piñatas, and tissue flowers
RSVP by Sept. 17 Sandia at 6 p.m.

22 Success of Local Hispanic Business Presentation (Juanito´s Restaurant owners Mr. and Mrs. Garza)
Sandia Room at 2 p.m.

23 Consulado De Mexico
Present about the international relations between the US and Mexico, the services which provides to Mexican nationals, human rights, and the rights of immigrants in our society
Sandia Room at 2 p.m.

24 Salsa workshop

Learn how to dance.
Sandia at 6 p.m.

25 Movie Day- Free Popcorn
Sandia All Day

28 Success After An Addiction

Alumnus, Nathan Padilla, conquer and success after addictions.
Aztec at 2 p.m.

30 Hispanic Rey y Reina
Ground Zero at 6 p.m.

October

1 Border Patrol

History, Nationality law, Immigration Law, Applied Authority and Hispanic Numbers
Sandia at 2 p.m.

2 Meet and Greet Hispanic Affairs
Campus Union Lobby

5 Chicana Community Activist and State Labor Leader
Sandia Room at 4 p.m.

6 The Story of the Prosperity of Madrid N.M.
Sandia Room, Campus Union at 2 p.m.
Our guest Gabriel Sahd will give a great presentation of Madrid N.M.

7 Luncheon RSVP by October 1st
Sandia Room at11:30, Marisol and Mikey (CAFB Personnel) will give a presentation about what it is like being hispanic and in the military, and the marriage with both Mexican and Puerto Rican traditions.

8 Cuba Presentation by Dr. Doug Morris
Sandia Room at 2 p.m..

9 Poster Day
All Day at the Campus Union Lobby

12 No School

13 No School

14 H1N1 Presentation
Aztec Room 12 p.m. provided by Health Services

15 Flag Parade
12 p.m. starting at the Dallan Sanders Patio.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact:

Hispanic Affairs
Student Success Center (Lower Level of Campus Union)
ENMU Station 38
575.562.2451
enmu.hispanicaffairs@enmu.edu

or

Diana Cordova
Multicultural Affairs Director
Student Success Center (Lower Level of Campus Union)
ENMU Station 38
Phone: 575.562.4914
Fax: 575.562.4918
Diana.Cordova@enmu.edu