Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Observed Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month, or HHM, recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture and achievements of the United States. Explore upcoming events and articles celebrating HHM at UF.
Upcoming events:
Gainesville Latino Film Festival: Hosted by the Gainesville Latina Women’s League and co-sponsored by various UF departments and Gainesville businesses, the 8-day festival highlighting Latin American culture through film, music and dance.
Artist Talk – Esterio Segura: Visit the Harn Museum of Art on Sept 26 at 6 p.m. to hear Segura discuss his work Hybrid of a Chrysler (versión con pasaporte) (version with passport), on display as part of the exhibition Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art.
Internationalizing the Curriculum: the Many Faces of Democracy: On Sept. 30, join the UF Centers for European Studies, Latin American Studies and African Studies, and the University of Texas at Austin Hemispheres National Resource Centers for current research presentations on The Many Faces of Democracy. Area studies experts will represent what democracy looks like in Western Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Russia/Eastern Europe/Eurasia.
Helping You Reach Your Family Goals: This special-edition HHM webinar hosted by Fidelity Investments will take place on Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. and will cover topics such as when to use cash and how to keep your money accessible while investing.
2023 World Music Fest: Taking place Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Bo Diddley Downtown Plaza, this festival will feature five diverse musical ensembles with students, faculty artists, and music professionals.
Learn about HHM at UF
Visit the Chief Diversity Officer’s website for a variety of spotlights, videos, podcasts and resources centered around UF Hispanic and Latino students, faculty and staff.
Did you know UF has two affinity groups geared toward faculty and staff that identify as Hispanic or Latino? Read our UF at Work spotlights to learn more about each affinity group.
- Coalition of Florida Extension Educators for Latino Communities:
Bridging the gap between UF and Spanish-speaking communities throughout Florida - Latinx Staff & Faculty Association:
Claiming a space for community with the Latinx Staff & Faculty Association
Considered by many to be the heart of the University of Florida, the history behind the Plaza of the Americas is rich with cultural significance and tied to the history of the Center for Latin American Studies. Read this article to learn more!