Wayne State University celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Wayne State University celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with several events. In January 1989, the United States Congress designated September 15 to October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month, and Wayne State University joins in this tribute and celebration by acknowledging the many accomplishments and contributions that Hispanic Americans have made in our society.
 
September 14
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
CLLAS 47th Anniversary Dinner and Celebración
El Kiosko Banquet Hall
 
September 18
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Latina/o/x Fall Welcome Reception
Student Center Ballroom
Open to WSU students, faculty, and staff
 
September 28
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion: AfroLatinidad in Detroit
General Lectures 150
Free and open to the public
 
October 3
2:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Nora Chapa Mendoza Art Exhibit
Manoogian 171 (Greek Room)
Free and open to the public
 
 
 
 
October 3
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
LatinX Student Association (LSA) Game Night
Student Center room 010
Free and open to the public
 
October 4
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
La Cultura (celebration of culture)
Hosted by Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated
Student Center Hilberry E&F
Free and open to the public
 
October 9
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Arts in the Atrium
Featuring performances by Ballet Folklórico De Detroit
Undergraduate Library
Free and open to the public
 
October 10
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The Power of Organized Labor at Wayne: Organizing Farm Workers, Organizing their History
Mexicantown Community Development Corporation
Free and open to the public
 
October 12
8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
LatinX Student Association (LSA) Comedy Night
Featuring comedians Jesus Trejo and Gina Brillon
Student Center Ballroom
Free and open to the public
 
October 18
3:00 p.m.
Victor Hernandez Cruz lecture on The Original America
General Lectures 150
Free and open to the public
 
For questions about these events, call CLLAS main office at 313-577-4378.