Sept. 15 marks the beginning of the annual U.S. observance of Hispanic Heritage Month. (You may also see the celebration referred to in Latino, Latinx or Latine Heritage Month or in combination with Hispanic Heritage Month.)

“During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the diverse history of generations of Latinos, whose aspirations and achievements have shaped the soul of our Nation,” U.S. President Joseph R. Biden wrote in A Proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2023.

The Institute for Latino Studies (ILS) is hosting several HIspanic Heritage Month on Notre Dame’s campus. The lectures, presentations, movies, and cultural events are designed to demonstrate how the entire Notre Dame community is enriched by the work ethic, aspirations, and commitment of Latino students, faculty, and staff:

• Friday Sept 15: SomosND: Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Fiesta
  12 to 1:30 p.m. at Bond Hall Quad

• Monday Sept 18: Documentary Film Tijuana: Ciudad de Migrantes
  7 to 8:30 p.m. in Bond Hall Room 104

• Wednesday Sept 20: Success Stories of Hispanic Alumni of ND
  8 to 9:00 p.m. Zoom Webinar (Registration Required)

• Wednesday Sept 27: The Prose & Poetry of Fred Arroyo & Luivette Resto
  Eck Visitors Center Auditorium

• Monday Oct 2: Artist Talk with Carlos Barberena
  12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in Bond Hall Room 315

• Monday Oct 2: Opening of Art Exhibit by Carlos Barberena
  Galeria América @ ND, Bond Hall 3rd Floor

• Sunday Oct 8: Ballet Folklorico de Chicago
  2 p.m. in Decio Theater at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

• Tuesday Oct 10: Professor Tatiana Reinoza Book Launch
  5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in Bond Hall Room 315

• Wednesday Oct 11: Latino Studies Majors/Minors Study Break
  8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the Bond Hall Scholars Lounge Room 315

Click here for a printout of the ILS schedule.

For additional information about Hispanic Heritage Month and to learn more about the cultures being celebrated, please see the following resources:

• What is Hispanic Heritage Month and why is it celebrated? (NBC Chicago)

• What to watch this Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month (PBS)

• Books to read for Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month (Penguin Random House)

• The best books to celebrate Hispanic and Latine heritage, PreK-12th grade (Scholastic)

• How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with kids—no matter where your family's from (Parents)

• Latinx Heritage Month playlists and podcasts (Spotify)