Rockland Community College Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Press release from Rockland Community College:

2024-09-13

ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. (September 13, 2024) – As a Hispanic Serving Institution, Rockland Community College is proud to celebrate the history and culture of the Latinx community from Tuesday, September 17 through October 15. The month-long celebration honors individual traditions while also recognizing what unites us. This year’s theme—Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future—celebrates the achievements, influence, and advancement of the Hispanic community in the United States. It emphasizes the pioneering spirit of Hispanic individuals and communities, highlighting their contributions to prosperity, their growing impact as vital contributors to society, and the progress they continue to make in various fields.

Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future

“This year’s Hispanic Heritage Month will highlight the incredible impact Hispanic individuals and communities have made, not just in the past but in the ongoing advancements shaping our society today,” said the Chair of the RCC Hispanic Heritage Month Committee, Susanna Santiago. “We are honored to bring our community together to recognize these accomplishments and inspire future generations to continue pushing boundaries and making meaningful contributions.”

The Hispanic Heritage Month Committee is proud to provide the RCC community with a variety of in-person activities for the month, such as:

Hispanic Heritage Expo: Pioneers of Change
September 17, 12:30 pm
Location: The Quad
Join us for an exciting event that launches Hispanic Heritage Month in style! Hispanic Heritage Expo: Pioneers of Change will be a dynamic celebration that showcases the diverse cultural heritage of the Hispanic community. This event highlights unity and cultural exchange, bringing together people from various Hispanic countries to share their traditions, cuisine, music, and more. See Hispanic Heritage Expo event listing for more information

Hispanic Heritage Expo: Pioneers of Change September 17, 12:30 pm Location: The Quad

Latino Voices: Pioneers in Literature
September 24, 12:30 pm
Location: Upper Library, Student Union
Highlighting the unique perspectives of the Hispanic community. As part of this celebration, we will showcase the literary contributions of Hispanic authors by distributing their books. Each book offers a distinct and invaluable viewpoint on the experiences of the Hispanic community, highlighting the impact of Latino literature. This event emphasizes the important role these authors play in sharing their stories and insights, aligning with our theme of celebrating pioneering voices and perspectives. See Latino Voices event listing for more information

Latino Voices: Pioneers in Literature September 24, 12:30 pm Location: Upper Library, Student Union Latinx Leads Conference September 27, 11:00 am Location: Nelson Mandela Room (Student Union, Room 3214)

Libros con Lattes el Lunes: Exploring the Magic of What the River Know September 30, 1:00 pm Location: Academic II, Room 2123 / Microsoft Teams America’s Pastime is Hispanic Heritage October 2, 1:00 pm Location: Academic I, Room 1106 Tarde de Cultura: Hispanic Heritage Month Open Mic October 8, 12:30 pm Location: Atrium, Cultural Arts Center (by cafeteria) Evening Star: Hispanic Heritage Month October 15, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location: Bridge between Academic I & Academic II About Rockland Community College, State University of New York sunyrockland.edu.

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