SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 — The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is proud to announce a vibrant and culturally enriching lineup of programs in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is recognized nationally from September 15 to October 15. This annual celebration pays tribute to the rich history, traditions and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. This year UTSA has selected the theme “Hispanic Heritage Month: Prosperity, Power and Progress.”
UTSA’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration will feature an array of events that showcase the diverse cultural heritage of Hispanic communities, with engaging activities for students, faculty, staff and the public. Lectures, workshops, a game night and festivals hosted by departments from all parts of campus will take place throughout the month and offer students, faculty, staff and the San Antonio community plenty of opportunities to engage through the university.
In San Antonio, the festivities will commence on September 14 with the Jovita Idar quarter celebration. This event, co-hosted by UTSA, the U.S. Mint and the National Women’s History Museum, will be held at the UTSA Downtown Campus. Latina journalist Maria Hinojosa will deliver the evening’s keynote address.
UTSA has always been committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, and this year's Hispanic Heritage Month programming is a testament to that commitment. The university's extensive lineup of events, workshops, performances and discussions promises to engage, educate and entertain students, faculty, staff and the public.
Key events in UTSA’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
Painting with Roadrunner Productions
Wednesday, September 13 • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
UTSA Main Campus, Student Union Rowdy Lawn
This event provides students the opportunity to show their creative side while celebrating the impact of art during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Jovita Idar Quarter Celebration
Roundtable: This Historical Significance, Public Impact, and Legacy of Jovita Idar
Thursday, September 14 • 5:30 p.m.
UTSA Downtown Campus, Buena Vista Street Building Aula Canaria
Jovita Idar Quarter Release Celebration
Thursday, September 14 • 7 p.m.
UTSA Downtown Campus, Buena Vista Theater
UTSA, the United States Mint, and the National Women’s History Museum will co-host the release of the latest coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program, featuring Jovita Idar, a Mexican-American journalist, activist, teacher and suffragist.
Calle UTSA
Wednesday, September 20 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
UTSA Main Campus, Student Union Paseo
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the university’s very own street fair, Calle UTSA. Attendees will enjoy activities, performances, food, music and piñatas to break open. Free to UTSA students, faculty and staff.
Lotería Game Night hosted by UTSA Student Success Centers
Thursday, September 28 • 4 to 7:30 p.m.
UTSA Main Campus, Student Union Denman Ballroom (SU 2.01.28)
Have a blast playing Lotería, an iconic game in Mexican culture. The UTSA Student Success Centers will also have resources available for students to learn more about programs and services.
Youth Voter Fest
Saturday, September 30 • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
UTSA Downtown Campus
Join the fun and celebrate the beginning of High School Voter Registration Week and National Voter Education Week. This free event is open to high school students, UTSA students, faculty and staff, and the Greater San Antonio community.
Tech Tables Innovación GOVTECH IT and Leadership Summit
Friday, October 13 • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
UTSA School of Data Science
Saturday, October 14 • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas eSix eSports Gaming Arena
Are you ready to dive into San Antonio’s Tech scene? Join UTSA, University Technology Solutions and the city of San Antonio for the two-day GOVTECH IT and Leadership Summit: Innovadores 2023. The summit will feature state, city and university panelists and speakers involved in the city’s latest technology ventures.
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The Secular Student Alliance is proud to present guest speaker Dave Troiano, Board Secretary for the Greater Houston Chapter Americans United for Separation of Church and State. This event will emphasize how reproductive health care is intertwined with separation of church and state.
Student Union, Willow (2.02.12)This event will acknowledge graduating seniors from the McNair Scholars program at UTSA before inducting the new cohort of scholars into the program.
North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140), Main CampusAt this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.
Arts Building Recital Hall, Main CampusRoadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.
Student Union Paseo, Main CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation and the world.
To be a premier public research university, providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.
We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery, where integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, respect, collaboration and innovation are fostered.
UTSA is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) as designated by the U.S. Department of Education .
The University of Texas at San Antonio, a Hispanic Serving Institution situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to promoting access for all. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.
