From panel discussions to an art exhibit and a film festival, several events are planned at Lone Star College System campuses to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.
Upcoming events include:
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Sept. 17: Hispanic Heritage Month events kick off with elotes served to students in the second-floor commons area from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sept. 25: Students are invited to learn about the indigenous Tainos and paint their own rocks with Taino symbols in AC 125 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sept. 29: Students of all experience levels are welcome to play Lotería, a Mexican bingo game, and enjoy snacks in AC 125 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Oct. 6: A local musician will perform Latin music for students from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the main entrance.
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Sept. 15-25: The Bosque Gallery has Stanley Bermudez’s work on display with a colorful contemporary painting exhibit titled “Alternations.” His work is inspired by his Latino heritage, Venezuelan folk art and tapestries from the Guajiro Indians. The gallery is open on Mondays from 1-6 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and Fridays by appointment.
Sept. 15: Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a message on advocacy, purpose and cultural pride from Sergio Lira, the president of LULAC Houston, from 2-3:30 p.m. in CASE 114/115/116.
Sept. 17: A panel explores media narratives and Latino identity at the film festival series, which opens with “Latinos Beyond Reel: Challenging a Media Stereotype” from 2-4 p.m. in the Conference Center.
Sept. 18: The Books Without Borders Book Club reads "The Great Divide" by Cristina Henríquez. Professor Raul Munoz hosts a discussion at 1 p.m. in the library, LRNC Room 215.
Sept. 24: See the documentary “Dolores,” which highlights Chicana leadership and labor activism, from 1-3:30 p.m. in the Conference Center.
Oct. 1: Anna Vera-Robles hosts a Hispanic Heritage Month-themed story time in the library’s Kids’ Corner from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Oct. 1: A panel of faculty and staff will share about their personal journeys and supporting students. Attend the discussion to learn more about identity, mentorship and belonging in higher education from 2-4 p.m. in CASA 110.
Oct. 6: Hear from first-generation students and how culturally grounded education has shaped their growth from 2-4 p.m. in CASA 110.
Oct. 8: The film “A Class Apart” explores civil rights advocacy through law, policy and lived experience from 2-4 p.m. in the Conference Center.
Oct. 15: The film festival series closes with “Prejudice and Pride,” a film about youth activism and educational justice through the lens of 1968 East Los Angeles school walkouts from 2-4 p.m. in CASA 110.
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Sept. 25: Learn about the role of archives in preserving Latino histories and making them accessible to future generations, featuring archivist and public history consultant Mikale Selly at 3 p.m. in RE100.
Oct. 7: The Science First Success Center and the Latin American Student Organization host Stemos Juntos, Steming Together, an event honoring entrepreneurs in STEM from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Science First Success Center.
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Sept. 16: Students are invited to celebrate the rich flavors and vibrant traditions of Hispanic culture at the Sabor y Cultura fiesta from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Building 13, Room 210.
Oct. 14: Explore the art of mosaic painting while enjoying nachos with fellow students at Tiled Traditions & Tasty Treats from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Lion’s Den.
Lone Star College System hosts various student and community events each semester. Learn more at Events.LoneStar.edu.
Lone Star College System enrolls over 90,000 students each semester providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSCS is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Mario K. Castillo, J.D., serves as Chancellor of LSCS, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and has been named a 2024 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSCS consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.