Calendar of Events
Join UC San Diego to commemorate the 5th Annual Latinx Heritage Month. Check back later for a complete calendar of events! All programs, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, do not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.
Reconocimiento de Tierra
La comunidad de UC San Diego guarda un gran respeto por la tierra y la cultura original del área donde el día de hoy se encuentra edificado nuestro campus. La universidad está construida en un territorio que no fue cedido por la Nación Kumeyaay. Hoy, el pueblo Kumeyaay continúa manteniendo su soberanía política y tradiciones culturales como miembros esenciales de la comunidad de San Diego. Reconocemos sus importantes contribuciones a nuestra región y les agradecemos su administración.
Land Acknowledgement
The UC San Diego community holds great respect for the land and the original people of the area where our campus is located. The university is built on the un-ceded territory of the Kumeyaay Nation. Today, the Kumeyaay people continue to maintain their political sovereignty and cultural traditions as vital members of the San Diego community. We acknowledge their tremendous contributions to our region and thank them for their stewardship.
Latinx Heritage Month Celebration Event
This year's Latinx Heritage Month Celebration Event will be held on October 16th from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Price Center West Ballroom. This year's theme is Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future
Latino Americans on PBS
LATINO AMERICANS is the first major documentary series for television to chronicle the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have helped shape North America over the last 500-plus years and have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority group in the U.S.
Support Latinx/Chicanx Community
In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, we invite you to support the key funds. Your gift helps to build a campus where inspiring UC San Diego students achieve their academic and professional dreams, while becoming changemakers in their fields.
LHM 2025 Planning Committee
Special thanks to: Rubia Hernandez, Dr. Mario Garibay, Albert Agbayani, Ali Cresap, Andra Allen, Berenice Jau, Caitlin Hernande, Dr. Claudia Pena, Cristina Guerrero, Jen Jordan, Kenia Quinonez, Kristen Salazar, Maddie Martinez, Mandy Sullivan, Maria Salgado, Maria Zuniga-Bel, Marlene Saenz, Monica A Gonzalez-Herrera, Dr. Omar Padilla, Stephanie Estrada, and Yuri Ayala.
LHM 2025 SPONSORS
Thank you to our LHM 2024 Sponsors! If you are interested in being a sponsor for the 2025 Latinx Heritage Month, please contact latinxheritagemonth@ucsd.edu.