Hispanic and LatinΓ© Heritage Month

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ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Honors Hispanic and LatinΓ© Heritage Month and the 2024 Theme of "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together"

Each year, from September 15 to October 15, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month. This is a time to celebrate the achievements, histories, traditions, and cultural diversity of Hispanic and LatinΓ© Americans.

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Honoring and Celebrating at ΞΆΓάΘ¦

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ is hosting a number of events to honor Hispanic and LatinΓ© Heritage Month. We hope that you'll participate, learn, celebrate, and enjoy with us!

Our 2024 ΞΆΓάΘ¦ LatinΓ© Summit

The 2024 ΞΆΓάΘ¦ LatinΓ© Summit will bring together LatinΓ© college students, faculty, staff, and community members across Rhode Island in celebration of Hispanic and LatinΓ© Heritage Month. Together, Summit participants will explore this year’s theme of "Empowering the LatinΓ© Future" through conversations about career success, LatinΓ© issues and activism, and the variety of cultural experiences within the LatinΓ© community.

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This two-day event kicks off with a "treintaΓ±era"-themed networking mixer to celebrate the Unity Center turning 30 years old. Dance and meet professionals at this fun Thursday event. On Saturday, get ready to learn and grow in meaningful discussions with keynote speakers Marcy Reyes, MSF, AFCΒ®, Founder & CEO of the FLY Initiative and JosΓ© Rosario, Founder & CEO of The Phoenix Empowered. Saturday session details will be emailed out to registrants.

This event is co-sponsored by The AtrΓ©vete Center of Excellence for Latinx/Hispanic Social Work Practice, Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, and HSI Initiatives.

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