SIU celebrates 2025 Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, beginning Sept. 15
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Date(s) - 09/15/2025 - 10/15/2025
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale is recognizing Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with a variety of special events, including guest speakers, a scavenger hunt, workshops, interactive activities, dancing and more.
“Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future” is the theme of the celebration that runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
Most events are free and open to the public.
The special guest speaker for the 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15 kickoff event in the Old Main Room at the Student Center is Jennifer Borrero, an award-winning Columbian-Mexican entrepreneur, community/housing developer and human rights/social impact advocate.
Meet people of varied backgrounds during the Hispanic/Latinx luncheon set for 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 17 in Rooms 150/160 of the Student Services Building.
The luncheon will include conversations about how people can support one another. The goal is to foster a sense of “nosotros” or “us.”
The fun really cranks up for crear tu propía carta de loteria and noche de lotería. Participants can design, create and paint their own cards and play Mexican bingo. Or, use provided cards to play. Win prizes, including Mexican candy, and have a great time. Crear tu propia carta de lotería is from 3-5 p.m. Sept. 22 while noche de lotería takes place 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 24 in Rooms 150/160 of the Student Services Building.
Stop by Room 140 in the Student Services Building between noon and 1 p.m. on Sept. 23 to make a taco, customizing to your tastes. As you enjoy the treat, you can learn more about the Hispanic/Latino Resource Center.
Another highlight of the month is the LASA Carnival, set for 5-8 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Student Services Building pavilion. Join international students from Hispanic/Latino countries for a cultural celebration featuring traditional music, dancing and games.
A piñata-making workshop, paint and chat session, study jams, ballet folklorico, and a variety of other academic and cultural enrichment activities are planned throughout the month. Stop by the Hispanic/Latinx tailgate as well on Saturday, Oct. 4, before the Family Weekend football game on the Banterra Center parking lot to meet current students and alumni.