In honor of Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee, CoA Ethnic Studies, and the Office of the President have invited students and colleagues to enjoy the activities and celebrations of the culture, achievements, traditions, contributions, and struggles of Latinx/Hispanic people in the U.S. and beyond. The theme this year is De Corazón a Corazón (From Heart to Heart).

Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month events started on Thursday, September 15, 2022, with La Bienvenida!: ACCESO Welcome. Students, staff, faculty, and administrators joined in networking activities, enjoyed pan dulce (sweet bread) and hot chocolate, and won raffle prizes.

On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, CoA’s Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month activities continued with an Educational Journeys Panel where the College’s Latinx staff and faculty shared their unique perspectives about their educational and career journeys followed by a discussion about the Latinx student experience. Over forty students, staff, faculty, and administrators listened to the inspiring and heartfelt stories of perseverance and resiliency from the panelists.

The series continued with a free Guatemalan Textile Weaving Workshop on September 27, 2022, and a Repujado Making Workshop on October 4, 2022. “Repujado” is the craft of pushing, working, or making a relief (three-dimensional) in metal to give it an embossed look. It dates back to the 12th century and is a commonly practiced craft in Latin America.

The final Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month event, the State of Higher Education for Latinx in California, will take place remotely via Zoom, on Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at bit.ly/latinxhighered. This workshop will be presented by the Campaign for College Opportunity and will cover the preparation, enrollment, and success in college for Latinx Californians.