Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) at the University of Rochester is filled with rich opportunities to learn more about the diverse cultures, customs, histories, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Here is a list of some of the celebrations at the University of Rochester.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration Day
Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Memorial Art Gallery
36th Annual Tropicana Dinner
Friday, October 6, 2023 from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00.p.m.
River Campus, Wilson Commons, May Room
Celebrate the Spanish & Latino Students’ Association at the annual Tropicana Dinner and Dance. Tropicana celebrates Spanish and Latino culture, and features delicious Spanish food, great music, and fantastic performances.
Celebration of Food
Wednesday October 11 from 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.
Flaum Atrium, School of Medicine and Dentistry
Come enjoy delicious Latinx food from “El Latino” Restaurant (while supplies last) at Flaum Atrium at the School of Medicine and Dentistry. Sponsored by the Office of Equity and Inclusion.
Second Annual “¡Adelante Juntos!” Event
Friday, October 13 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center, 305 Douglass Commons
In celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, we welcome students of Latin American heritage for dinner and networking. Hosted by the Office of Minority Student Affairs (OMSA) and the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center (BIC). Sponsored by the Office of Equity and Inclusion.
Iris Morales presents Revisiting Herstories: The Young Lords Party
Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons
Q&A and reception to follow book presentation
In this presentation of her new book, Revisiting Herstories: The Young Lords Party (2023), Iris Morales offers an incisive examination of the Latina, Black, and Afro-Latina women who advanced a feminist platform within the Young Lords Party from 1969 to 1972. Herself a member of the Young Lords, Morales documents the group’s history as an insider through her own recollections, but also through oral histories, archival analysis, and internal documentation.
Prof. Pablo Sierra from the University of Rochester History Department will introduce our distinguished guest. Students, alumni, faculty, and guests are invited to participate in the Q&A session that will follow the presentation.
Empanadas at Eastman School of Music
Friday, October 20, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Empanadas from Juan and Maria’s Empanada Stop will be served. Staff, faculty, and students are invited.