Kutztown University Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

KUTZTOWN, Pa. – Kutztown University celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2024. This national, month-long celebration recognizes the diversity of the Hispanic/Latino/x/e culture and commemorates the achievements, contributions and histories of American citizens who have ancestry from Mexico, Spain, Central and South America and the Caribbean.

The observation began 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. It was enacted into law Aug. 17, 1988.

Kutztown University acknowledges the celebration of cultural heritage year-round but loves to spotlight and honor its unique beauty. KU appreciates National Hispanic Heritage Month as an important reminder to honor the past and present influence Hispanic/Latino/x/e culture has on the university and around the country. During the month-long celebration, the university is hosting a variety of events.

KU will kick off the festivities Tuesday, Sept. 17, with Bienvenidos. This event gives the opportunity to taste different authentic Hispanic dishes. Learn more about KU Multicultural Center events on their website or by contacting 610-683-4807 or multicultural@kutztown.edu. 

Read Rohrbach Library’s blogpost that offers Latino Heritage resources online. 

Bienvenidos
Tuesday, Sept. 17
2-4 p.m.
Multicultural Center Unity Room

Got S.A.L.S.A.?
Tuesday, Sept. 24
6 p.m.
Georgian Room

Dominoes Tournament
Thursday, Sept. 26
3-7 p.m.
Multicultural Center

Mi Cultura and Traditions
Thursday, Sept. 26
5-6:30 p.m.
South Dining Hall, Viewpoints

Game Night
Tuesday, Oct. 1
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Multicultural Center Unity Room

Karaoke Night
Thursday, Oct. 3
6-8 p.m.
Multicultural Center Unity Room

Annual Herencia Ball
Saturday, Oct. 5
5-10 p.m.
218 McFarland Student Union

Denbow Night
Saturday, Oct. 5
6 p.m.
206 Multicultural Center

Pumpkin Painting and Live Music
Tuesday, Oct. 8
6 p.m.
206 Multicultural Center

Kona Ice Truck
Thursday, Oct. 10
3-5 p.m.
Multicultural Center

Afro Latinx Celebration
Tuesday, Oct. 15
6 p.m.
206 Multicultural Center

Ending Celebration
Tuesday, Oct. 15
5-7:30 p.m.
Multicultural Center Unity Room

Murder Mystery
Tuesday, Oct. 22
6 p.m.
250 McFarland Student Union

Dia de Los Muertos – Day of the Dead
Tuesday, Oct. 29
6 p.m.
206 Multicultural Center