Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month – Newsroom

In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), Montclair State University will celebrate its diverse and vibrant Latinx community with a series of events focused on both culture and challenges, while commemorating Latinx pride .

This year’s theme for Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month is Unidos: inclusiveness for a stronger nation.

As Katia Paz Goldfarb, vice president of Hispanic Initiatives, says: “This year’s theme reminds us that in union is strength, together we are stronger and it is necessary to be inclusive within and outside our communities. This month gives us the opportunity to share, recognize and celebrate of donde venimos ya dónde vamos (where we come from and where we are going) as an intrinsic part of society.

Events are sponsored by various organizations and programs, including the Office of Hispanic Initiatives, Latino Student Organization, Hispanic/Latinx Alumni Network, Latinx Caucus, Office of Alumni Engagement, and organizations Greek and Latinx students, and include a flag raising. , lunch and cultural discussions (in person and online).

Check the Office of Hispanic Initiatives website and the University calendar for updates.

Event calendar

• Monday September 19, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Procession/Flag Raising Ceremony/Reception
  In-Person Event | Multiple locations (see below)
  Join the Office of Hispanic Initiatives, Latinx Caucus, LASO (Latin American Student Organization), and Latinx Greek and student organizations. The procession leaves Cole Hall at 11:45 a.m. to proceed to the raising of the flag on the flagpoles near the student center. Reception then at the Rathskeller in the Student Center).
  Sponsored by Latinx Caucus. Co-sponsored by LASO (Latin American Student Organization) and the Office of Hispanic Initiatives.

• Tuesday September 20, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

  Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Luncheon
  In-Person Event | Student Center Dining Room
  Enjoy a Hispanic/Latinx themed lunch buffet. All are invited to attend. The cost is $12.90 per person. All payment methods accepted, including Red Hawk Dollars.
  Sponsored by Latinx Caucus. Co-sponsored by LASO (Latin American Student Organization) and the Office of Hispanic Initiatives.

• Thursday, September 22, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

  Fireside Chat with Prudential – Being Ambi-Cultural: The New Identity of Hispanics/Latinx
  At work
  In-Person Event | Student Center Ballrooms | register here
  Join Prudential’s Hispanic/Latinx professionals for a panel discussion on “Being Ambi-Cultural in the Workplace.” Prudential Recruiting representatives will also be available to answer questions about internship and career opportunities for Hispanic/Latinx students and alumni. Stay for networking and refreshments.
  Co-sponsored by LASO (Latin American Student Organization), the Hispanic/Latinx Alumni Network and the Office of Alumni Engagement.

• Wednesday September 28

  • 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
    HACU 2022 Internship Information Session
    Virtual event | register here
    (Registrants will receive a confirmation email with information about attending the meeting. This
    the session will be recorded). HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities)
    provide information on the HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) and Paid Internship 2022
    opportunities.
    Sponsored by the Office of Hispanic Initiatives.
  • 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
    Careers in Finance: A Roundtable with Citi Finance Professionals
    In-Person Event | University Hall, room 1020 | register here
    Learn more and connect with Hispanic/Latinx financial professionals at Citi.
    Light refreshments will be served.
    Sponsored by the Office of Hispanic Initiatives

• Thursday September 29, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

  HISPA Role Model Program: launch and recruitment event
  Hybrid event | Sign up for: https://hispakickoff.org/
  Join HISPA (Hispanics Inspiring Students’ Performance and Achievement) at the launch and
  Recruitment event themed “UNIDOS: Inspiring Latin American Students for a Stronger Nation.” THE
  HISPA Role Model Program Enables Hispanic Professionals to Enter Classrooms in a Positive Way
  examples for young people. Guests can attend in person at Montclair State University or log on to
  virtual livestream.
  Sponsored by the Office of Hispanic Initiatives and HISPA.

• Monday October 3, noon – 1:30 p.m.

  Research Discussion: The Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx Immigrant Community
  Location to be determined/verified with Office of Hispanic Initiatives for updates
  “The Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx Immigrant Community” presented by
  Professor of public health Mireya Vila-Compte.

• Wednesday October 5, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

  Film screening and discussion: Beba
  In-person event RSVP | University room 1060
  Join us for a documentary film screening and discussion about Bebadescribed by IMDB as “a
  breathtaking self-portrait, tough, raw, stubborn and powerful, “Beba” looks at the curses of
  her ancestry, probing the psychic wounds she has inherited, while simultaneously embracing
  the immensity of its multitudes.
  Sponsored by the Latinx Caucus. Co-sponsored by the departments of: psychology, social work,
  Spanish/Latin American Studies and Children’s Advocacy.

• Thursday, October 6, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  Valeria Aloe: Rising together: breaking our limiting cultural mentalities to succeed
  In-person event | University room 1070 | register here
  Join us for a dynamic and inspiring conversation full of transformational personal change.
  extensive experiences and research with Valeria Aloe, author of the award-winning book
  Non-colonized Latinas*, founder of the Rising Together movement and first in her family to
  access university and corporate spaces. We’ll dive deep into limiting cultural fads
  thoughts and behaviors that prevent our community from reaching its highest potential.
  *Limited books available for sale (cash/venmo/zelle) – Book signing after the presentation.
  Co-sponsored by the Office of Hispanic Initiatives, LASO (Latin American Student Organization), and the Latinx Caucus.

• Wednesday October 12

  • 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
    Dr. Jasmin Mena: The Benefits and Perils of Black Racial Identity Development Among Black Latinxs
    Virtual event | Registration to be determined
    Professor Mena will discuss the conditions of anti-Black racism that require coping resources such as strong and positive ethnic and racial identities. She will present her research on Black racial identity and associated favorable and unfavorable correlates among Black Latinxs and suggest avenues for future research.
    Sponsored by the Multicultural Psychology Researchers Club.
  • Noon – 3 p.m.
    Hispanic Heritage Month Block Party
    Student Center Quad (Rain Location: STCT Ballrooms) | register here
    A fun block party to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Montclair State University’s seventh year as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). All are welcome to meet the different Hispanic/Latinx organizations in Montclair and enjoy Latinx cultures, food and music.

• SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 29, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  Alumni Reunion BBQ with the Hispanic/Latinx Alumni Network (HLAN)
  Cost: $25.00 per person ($15.00 children, under 2 years free) – Pre-registration required.
  Registration includes: 3 food/2 drink tickets and a $5.00 donation to the Montclair State Fund. Additional food and drink tickets available for purchase on site. (Must be 21 years old and provide photo ID to purchase alcohol.) Register with the Office of Alumni Engagement.