Hispanic students plan heritage month events

Both Rivera and Valles hope students will connect with their organizations throughout the academic year.

"We're here to spread information about Latin cultures and make sure people are having a fun time in college," Valles said. "It's a place where students can come to de-stress and connect."

Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities. The month-long celebration originated as a commemorative week when it was first introduced in June of 1968 by California Congressman George E. Brown.

The heritage month begins Sept. 15 to mark the anniversary of the independence of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexican Independence Day follows on Sept. 16 and Chile's is Sept. 18.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 events

Sept. 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: LSA Fiestas Patrias celebration, Student Center Volleyball Courts, Gainesville.

Sept. 18, 6-7 p.m.: LASO Field Day, Promenade, Dahlonega.

Oct. 2, 6-7 p.m.: LASO Karaoke, Dunlap Hall room 211-A, Dahlonega.

Oct. 8, 5-7 p.m.: LSA Karaoke, Robinson Ballroom in Student Center, Gainesville.

Oct. 16, 5-7 p.m.: LASO Viva La Fiesta dance, Hoag Student Center ABC Rooms, Dahlonega.

Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: LSA salsa-making contest, Robinson Ballroom in Student Center, Gainesville.