Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month
Hispanic/Latinx
heritage Month
UW-Green Bay celebrates Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month alongside the National Hispanic Heritage Month period from September 15 through October 15. During this timeframe, a team of campus departments and students collaborate to offer a variety of programs which celebrate and recognize the history, culture, contributions, and presence of Hispanic/Latinx people in the United States and our community.
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
Schedule of Events
September 15 - October 15, 2023
Week 1
| Date & Time | Activity | Location | Sponsors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Sept. 12 10 am - 2 pm & 4-6 pm | Study Abroad Fair* Ever wondered what it would be like to study abroad? Interested and need more information? Attend the Study Abroad Fair to learn about all of your options to study in a different country! | University Union Phoenix Rooms | Office of International Education |
| Tuesday, Sept. 12 7 pm | Fogata Bajo La Luna (OLA Kickoff Meeting) Join Organización Latino Americana (OLA) for their first meeting of the semester with a bonfire in Phoenix Park! | Phoenix Park | Organización Latino Americana |
| Wednesday, Sept. 13 3 pm - 6 pm | Org Smorg OrgSmorg is the Student Organization Fair as well as this year a Volunteer Fair for we will be sharing the space with area non-profits who are looking for volunteers. OrgSmorg is the very best and easiest way to get connected, meet people and have fun! | Phoenix Park (Rain location Kress Events Center) | Student Engagement Center |
| Friday, Sept. 15 11 am - 2 pm | Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff Booth Stop by to learn more about Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, and all of the upcoming events happening on campus! Takeaways and food will be provided while supplies last. | University Union, near UTIC Booth | Student Engagement Center, Organización Latino Americana, Multicultural Resource Center |
| Saturday, Sept. 16 3 pm | ¡Estamos Aquí! An outdoor festival celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, art, food and more! Free admission, open to public, everyone is welcome! More information can be found here! | The Weidner | The Weidner, Casa Alba Melanie, UW-Green Bay, Fox Communities Credit Union, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, La Mas Grande, New North, Notheast WI Technical College |
Week 2
| Date & Time | Activity | Location | Co-Sponsors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Sept. 21 8:15 pm | Zumba Dance Party* Join us for a night of Zumba and fun at the Kress. Bring your friends | Kress Events Center | UREC, Student Engagement Center, Multicultural Resource Center, Office of International Education, Kress Events Center |
| Friday, Sept. 22 8 pm - 11 pm | GB Nites* Take part in a night full of fun at GB Nites! Join us around for a night of fun with live music, salsa dancing, Loteria, walking tacos and mocktails! | University Union | Student Engagement Center, Organización Latino Americana |
Week 3
| Date & Time | Activity | Location | Co-sponsors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Sept. 26 5 - 7 pm | Jenny Torres Sanchez Author Visit Join us for a conversation with Jenny Torres Sanchez, author of “We Are Not From Here,” which follows three Guatemalan teens along their treacherous journey to the United States as they flee violence of their homeland. Light refreshments will be served. Copies of her books will be available for purchase at The Phoenix Bookstore. More information can be found here! | Christie Theatre | Student Engagement Center, Organización Latino Americana, Multicultural Resource Center, UW-Green Bay Libraries |
| Saturday, Sept. 30 6:30 pm | Weidner Philharmonic - Dance Dance Evolution Celebrate the interconnectedness of music and dance with the Weidner Philharmonic! Let the rhythm move you as this symphonic program explores and reimagines dance music genres from around the world! $13 Phlash Tix available to students! https://www.weidnercenter.com/uw-green-bay/phlash-tix/ | The Weidner | The Weidner |
Week 4
| Date & Time | Activity | Location | Co-Sponsors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Oct. 4 5 pm | Arte y Antojos* Painting, papel picado, piñatas, and more! Join us for an evening of art projects and appetizers. Various art options will be provided. Bring your friends! | University Union Phoenix Club | Student Engagement Center, Organización Latino Americana, Multicultural Resource Center |
| Saturday, Oct. 7 1:30pm, 4pm, 6:30pm | Movie Showing: Coco Join us in the movie showings of Coco! At 6:30 pm there will be arts and crafts as well as snacks provided! | Christie Theatre | Student Engagement Center, Organización Latino Americana, Multicultural Resource Center |
Week 5
| Date & Time | Activity | Location | Co-sponsors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 9 7 pm | Bingo* Come with friends and try your luck in a fun game of bingo and win prizes! | University Union Phoenix Rooms | Student Engagement Center, Organización Latino Americana |
| Tuesday, Oct. 10 7 pm | OLA Meeting Join Organización Latino Americana (OLA) for their meeting! | Location TBD | Organización Latino Americana |
Cost and Admittance
All events are free and many are open to the public. Events marked with an (*) are open to UW-Green Bay students only.
Accessibility Accommodations
If you have a disability and would like to request accommodations, please contact the Student Engagement Center at 920-465-2720