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UTSA continues Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with third week of events

UTSA continues Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with third week of events

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 — In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, UTSA is offering a mix of virtual and in-person events this week that dive into discussions about the Hispanic culture, diversity and inclusion in the community—all following the university’s theme of “Esperanza: A Celebration of Our Heritage and Bold Future.”

The university’s festivities, along with others held across the nation, started on September 15 and will run through October 15, with UTSA’s events mirroring the national theme, and focusing on hope and heritage throughout the month.

Monday, September 27

Dreamer and Undocumented Student Conversations: The Immigrant Experience from Latin American Countries
11 a.m. to noon, virtual event

The Dreamer and Undocumented Student Conversations series presents panel discussions that will center around the immigrant experience while attending college and becoming a new professional. Panelists will discuss their lives as immigrants from different Latin American countries and as current or former members of the undocumented community.

Tuesday, September 28

Business Fundamentals Rooted in Nuestra Cultura: Keynote with Janie Barrera
4 p.m., virtual event

UTSA is proud to present Janie Barrera, president and CEO of LiftFund, as keynote speaker for the university's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Barrera will share stories and lessons from her family as they started their business and grew LiftFund, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that works with a majority of Latino small businesses with limited access to capital and financial knowledge. The conversation will focus on building bridges of opportunity for Latino/a entrepreneurs, and the presentation will be followed by a live-chat Q&A session.

Wednesday, September 29

Racial Justice Book Club
2 to 3 p.m., virtual event

The club will be reading two books this year, starting in September with the autobiography I, Rigoberta Menchú. The October book will be Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas. Students who join the UTSA Racial Justice Book Club are eligible to receive the books for free.

Thursday, September 30

“Conjunto Blues” Q&A Session
6 to 7:30 p.m., virtual event

From September 27 through October 3, AARP Texas is giving everyone the chance to watch a free virtual screening of “Conjunto Blues,” a one-person show written and performed by Nicolás R. Valdez that explores the social and historical conditions that led to the development of conjunto music as an expression of cultural resistance and liberation. On the evening of September 30, Valdez will engage in a Q&A session via Zoom where participants can share their own personal stories and memories of how this music has been a part of their lives.

Saturday, October 2

UTSA Football vs. UNLV
5 p.m., Alamodome, 100 Montana St., San Antonio

Cheer on UTSA Football as the Roadrunners square off against the UNLV Rebels. Billed as Hispanic Heritage Day at the Alamodome, in-game elements and pregame festivities at H-E-B Plaza (on the north side of the Alamodome) will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Stay tuned to UTSA Today later this week for more details.


EXPLORE FURTHER

In addition to these university-wide events, the campus community is invited to participate in Hispanic Heritage Month events throughout San Antonio. Explore the full schedule of Hispanic Heritage Month events.

Tala Kseibi and Shea Conner



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