Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period. (Source: National Hispanic Heritage Month)
NOCCCD campuses in collaboration with the NOCCCD Latino Faculty and Staff Association are hosting events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2023! Click here for the events flyer.
SAVE THE DATE
Date & Time | Event | Location | Additional Information/Flyers |
September 14, 2023 10-11:30 a.m. |
Opening Kickoff Ballet Folklorico, painting of skulls, and papel picado |
Cypress College Humanities Building |
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September 14, 2023 4-7 p.m. |
Cruz Reynoso Building Dedication | Fullerton College | More Information |
September 21, 2023 10-11:30 a.m. |
Student Panel Presentation | Fullerton College Humanities, Room 128 & Zoom |
Student Panel Presentation |
September 28, 2023 10-11:30 a.m. |
Multicultural Identity | Cypress College CCCPLX 414 & Zoom |
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September 29, 2023 3 - 5 p.m. |
Investiture of Dr. Cynthia Olivo at Fullerton College | Fullerton College Campus Theatre |
More Information |
September 30, 2023 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Cruising to College | Fullerton College | More Information |
October 3, 2023 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Afra Dance: The Threads That Connect Us | Cypress College Gym 2, Room 125 |
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October 5, 2023 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. |
Self-Help Graphics | Cypress College Humanities, Room 125 & Zoom |
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October 9, 2023 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Indigenous People's Day | Fullerton College Building 200, Room 224/226 |
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October 10, 2023 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. |
Afra Dance: The Threads That Connect Us Grand Finale | Cypress College Humanities, Room 128 |
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October 12, 2023 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture Museum Tour | Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture Museum | |
October 26, 2023 5-8 p.m. |
Dia de los Muertos | Fullerton College Quad |
Dia de los Muertos Dia de los Muertos Month Celebration Ofrenda Dos and Don'ts |