The Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Committee, led by students from the Hispanic Student Society and the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, along with student organizations and departments from across Texas Tech University, come together to honor, advocate, and educate the Texas Tech community on the Hispanic/Latinx experience. This year's theme is "Unidos Podemos/Together We Can". We've chosen this theme to recognize and show appreciation for all Latin American countries that the Red Raider community represents. Join us as we come together to celebrate Hispanic/Latinx culture and communities.
Monday, September 12
HSI Week Kick Off Mercadito
11:30am - 1:30pm
Red Raider Plaza
Hosted by: Office of Institutional Diversity
Start off the inaguaral HSI Week at TTU with a Mercadito to celebrate Hispanic/Latinx organizations, learn about HSI and enjoy food and music.
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Exhibit
Sept 12 - Oct. 17th
University Libraries, Croslin
Hosted by: University Libraries
Exhibit showcasing TTU Hispanic Faculty/Staff & Student organizations; TTU Hispanic Faculty published books.
Wednesday, September 14
Importance of History, Culture & Heritage w/Dr. Levario & Dr. Sanchez
12:00pm-1:00pm
University Library, Croslin/Hybrid
Hosted by: University Libraries
Dr. Miguel Levario & Dr. Aaron Sanchez, History, will discuss importance of Hispanic/Latinx/Chicana/o/x history, culture, heritage, and influence. Open to TTU & LBK community
Thursday, September 15
El Grito Celebration
7:00pm-9:00pm
Urbanovsky Park
Hosted by: Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Celebrate and honor the start of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with performances, food, and dancing!
Friday, September 16
Friday Lunch Discussion
12:00pm
TBD
Hosted by: Honors College
A Public Talk with GUEST
7:00pm
TBD
Hosted by: Honors College
Monday, September 19
Misinformation and Disinformation of Covid in Hispanic Communities in West Texas
11:30am - 12:30pm
Arch gallery space/Hybrid
Hosted by: University Libraries
Lucinda Holt, COMC, will speak on the Knight Foundation Grant on Misinformation and Disinformation of Covid in Hispanic Communities in West Texas. Event is open.
Tuesday, September 20
Hechandole Ganas: Your Voice
5:30pm - 8:00pm
YWCA on University - 6501 University Ave
Hosted by: Latino(a) Hispanic Faculty & Staff Association (LHFSA), YWCA, & Hispanic Student Society (HSS)
Panel discussion on the struggles of sometimes being the only Hispanic/Chicano/a/Latino/a/x in the room of an organization, business, committee, or board. Examples on how to work through the impostor syndrome, be a stronger voice, what is the meaning of belonging. How do we empower each other, how can we show how important our voice is and how do we do it with Ganas. Open to LBK & TTU Community - limited space avaliable (must preregister via link).
Wednesday, September 21
CHEF ADÁN MEDRANO DISCUSSION & LIVE COOKING DEMO
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Human Sciences 169
Hosted by: College of Human Sciences Hospitality & Retail Management
Discussion on Native American Roots of Texas Mexican Culinary heritage & live cooking demo with sampling and book signing.
CHEF ADÁN MEDRANO DINNER & BOOK SIGNING
5:00pm
Skyviews Restaurant - 1901 University Ave - 6th Floor
Hosted by: College of Human Sciences Hospitality & Retail Management
Tuesday, September 27
Reflections of research and courses on cultural practices of Latinx,Afro-Latinx, Indigenous descent
12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Black Cultural Center
Hosted by: University Libraries
Dr. Leslie Sotomayor, WGS,and Dr. Sara Guengerich, CMLL, will reflect on their research and courses taught w/respect to Latinx, Afro-Latinx, & Indigenous communtities.
Thursday, September 29
Conversations with the Chicana/x Latina/x Working Group - Don't be Self Conchas
12:00pm - 2:00pm
University Library, Makerspace
Hosted by: University Libraries & Chicana/x Latina/x Working Group
Come join the Chicana/x Latina/x Working Group as we collaborate with the University Libraries' Makerspace. We will be creating a concha (shell) plushy, have conversations about our conciencia and how we see ourselves.
Saturday, October 29
Familia's de Tech
1:00pm - 4:00pm
TTU Museum
Hosted by: Hispanic Student Society (HSS) & Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is hosting a Family Weekend experience. This is a great opportunity to engage with current Red Raider students and families from Hispanic, First-Generation, and Pell-Eligible backgrounds. Elements of the event include delicious Mexican cuisine, music, and activities.
- The Spanish Heritage Language Program | CMLL Spanish Program | Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures | TTU
- Program: Mexican American & Latina/o Studies Minor - Texas Tech University - Acalog ACMS™ (ttu.edu)
- Thomas Jay Harris Institute for Hispanic and International Communication (HIHIC) |
Research | CoMC | TTU
Latino(a) Hispanic Faculty & Staff Association | LHFSA | TTU - HISPANIC STUDENT SOCIETY - Home (ttuhss.net)
- Unidos Por Un Mismo Idioma - TechConnect (campuslabs.com)
- TTU SHPE
- Venezuelan Student Association | Linktree
- Texas Tech to Host Events During National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week | Texas Tech Today | TTU
- “In the Heights” screening concludes HSI week at Texas Tech | La Vida | dailytoreador.com
- Texas Tech University hosts week-long events to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month | KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com
- Tech kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month | | dailytoreador.com
- Texas Tech Receives Hispanic-Serving Institution Grant to Improve Lubbock ISD Students' College and Career Readiness
- Texas Tech Recognized as a Top University in the U.S. for Hispanic Students
Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Address
Doak Hall, Office 101, P.O. Box 45065 Lubbock, Texas, 79409-5024 -
Phone
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Email
diversity@ttu.edu