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SSU Celebrates 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month

 

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SSU Celebrates 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed in the United States each year from September 15 to October 15. It is a time to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of the many Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central and South America.

The Festival was initiated in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson, and was later extended by President Ronald Reagan to a 30-day celebration beginning every year on September 15th. It was passed into law on August 17, 1988. 

Savannah State University joins the national celebration with a number of programs and activities being hosted on campus. The full schedule is below. For additional information, visit https://savannahstate.libguides.com/hhf2023


September 15 - October 15

Asa H. Gordon Library - Celebrating Hispanic Heritage display and Voter Registration information

 

Wednesday, September 20 | 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M.

King Frazier Dining Hall - La Tertulia Spanish Conversations. Hosted by the Spanish Club.

 

Thursday, September 21 | 2:00 P.M.

Whiting Hall 110 - Migrant Equity Southeast presents educational session on issues impacting immigrants.

 

Wednesday, September 27 | 4:00 P.M.

Elmore Theater - Moving Screening: El Encanto (2021).

 

Thursday, October 5 | 11:00 A.M.

King Frazier Dining Hall - Latin lunch and DJ. Featuring traditional dishes from across Latin America.

 

Monday, October 9 | 4:00 P.M.

King Frazier Ballroom - Latin music dance lessons and instrument demonstration by Luisito el Salsero.

 

Tuesday, October 10 | 4:00 P.M.

King Frazier Ballroom - Latin music dance lessons and instrument demonstration by Luisito el Salsero.

 

Wednesday, October 11 | 1:00 P.M.

Library Art Gallery - From the PBS Series Black in Latin America: Cuba: The Next Revolution. Hosted by Dr. Pedro Rivera.

 

Wednesday, October 11 | 4:00 P.M.

King Frazier Ballroom - Latin music dance lessons and instrument demonstration by Luisito el Salsero.

 

Thursday, October 12 | 4:00 P.M.

King Frazier Ballroom - Latin music dance lessons and instrument demonstration by Luisito el Salsero.

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