Hispanic Heritage Month Programming
September 15 - October 15 | 5th Floor Library Entrance
Hispanic Heritage Month Book Display at the UHD Library
Sponsored by the UHD Library
September 16, 12PM | N930
El Grito de UHD: The event will be a presentation and an interactive activity for students to showcase something they want to celebrate or highlight.
Sponsored by the Center for Latino Studies
September 17, 4 PM - 6 PM | A632
Rep Your Flag at our Hispanic Heritage Social. Come celebrate at our Hispanic Heritage Social! Rep your country by wearing something that shows your pride and bring a dish to share at our cultural potluck. It's all about good food, good vibes, and community.
Sponsored by Data Analytics Club
September 16, 5:30pm | Commerce Building
El Grito de Dolores is open to all UHD students, and it will only take about 15 or 20 minutes. The students will lineup on the staircase and have a guest actor re-create a very brief version of the Grito, and then everyone will give three Viva Mexico's very loudly and throw confetti.
Sponsored by UHD
September 17, 4pm - 6pm | ACAD 632
Gators are invited to a Hispanic Heritage Social and potluck hosted by the Data Analytics Club, UHD Changemakers, and SOMIS on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Join in for a night of community, connection, and fun!
September 19, 9AM - 3PM | MDCOB ALFA UHD
2nd Annual ALPFA UHD Symposium
Sponsored by the UHD Association of Latino Professionals For America
September 25, 2 PM | A436
Hispanic Heritage Movie Day - Come relax and watch a movie to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with IBA! We will provide popcorn and you are welcomed to bring any snacks or blankets to get comfy! Movie choice for the month is...McFarland, USA. This movie is based on a small town in California, cultural differences, and it's based on a TRUE STORY.
Sponsored by the International Business Association
September 27, 11AM - 2PM | N420
Hispanic Heritage Celebration Celebrate culture, community, and pride! Join us for a day of fun with exciting raffles and cultural crafts! Potluck event bring your favorite traditional dishes to share. Enjoy a vibrant event honoring the traditions, history, and contributions of Hispanic communities. Members who attend will receive credit toward 4-member requirement. Don’t miss this chance to learn, celebrate, and connect!
Sponored by Bilingual Education Student Organization
September 30, 11AM - 1PM | TBA
Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! Join SSCMA for a delicious Elote Sale. Everyone is welcome—don’t miss out on this flavorful celebration!
Sponsored by the Student Supply Chain Management Association
October 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd, 4 PM – 5 PM | C100
Dancing with the Dean: The event is open to all UHD students, faculty, and staff. Participants will be immersed in hands-on salsa lessons and salsa music appreciation. No prior experience is required. Each date will be devoted to different salsa dance patterns including solo, couples, and basic choreography.
October 6th, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Mural Area
Downtown Music Fiesta
October 6th || TBD
Latinidad within Visual and Performing Arts
Sponsored by the UHD Center for Latino Studies
October 8th, 10 AM – 11:15 AM | S445
Latinx Mental Health Panel - Participants can enjoy aguas frescas and other goodies as various mental health professionals participate in this Latinx and Hispanic mental health panel. The panel will aim to increase awareness about how mental health is impacted among the community and discuss different ways to enter different mental health professions such as counseling, social work, psychology professors, and higher education clinical directors. All are invited!
Sponsored by the UHD Student Counseling Services
October 8th, 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. | C100
The Badge and Beyond: A Live Conversation with HPD's Chicano Squad
This special live interview event will put you face-to-face with a member of the legendary
Houston Police Department's Chicano Squad, the groundbreaking, all-Latino homicide
unit that transformed community policing forever. The discussion will cover the squad's
unique history, its important role in community relations, and the personal stories
of officers who served.
October 9th, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | A300
Engage with the counseling services staff while having fun playing loteria, learning self-care techniques, practicing Spanish at the same time! Texas Star Dog Training will also be present with certified therapy dog 'Major'.
Sponsored by UHD Student Counseling Services
October 14th, 10 AM – 2 PM | MDCOB
ALPFA Hispanic Heritage Month Event by Corebridge in MDCOB. The Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) hosts a special Hispanic Heritage Month event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 14, on the first floor of Shea Street Building (Marilyn Davies College of Business). The event promises a variety of networking opportunities, music, and fun. All members of the UHD community are invited to attend.
Sponsored by Corebridge and The Association of Latino Professionals For America
October 27, 6 PM – 8 PM | A300
UHD's Center for Latino Studies presents Latin Fest. Attend this vibrant evening event
for entertainment, music, and tons of fun. All Gators are welcome to attend!
October 30, 1PM | N930
Dia de los Muertos Shoebox Altar
Sponsored by the UHD Center for Latino Studies