September 15 - October 15 is Latinx Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the heritage, history, traditions, and cultural diversity of Latinx Americans whose heritage is rooted in Spain and 19 countries and territories: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.
This heritage month is celebrated mid-September to mid-October to highlight the independence of several countries. September 15 is the day that five Latin American countries celebrate their independence from Spain: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Honduras. Mexico celebrates its independence on September 16 and Chile on September 18. Also, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day, or Día de la Raza, in mid-October, falls within this 30-day period.
The theme for 2025 is “Collective Heritage” – honoring the past, inspiring the future.
All members of the UCSF community are invited to participate in this month’s celebratory events on campus.
Guest Speakers: UCSF endeavors to create greater understanding and supports the exchange of diverse ideas. Views and opinions of guest speakers on campus are their own and may not reflect the perspective of the University.
Accessibility: UCSF welcomes everyone, including people with disabilities to our events. To request a reasonable accommodation for events please contact the point person named in the events calendar as soon as possible.
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