The Cross-Cultural Academic Advancement Center is composing a campus wide calendar for Hispanic Heritage Month. Interested organizations and departments who like to be included in the calendar should submit their event to the Cross-Cultural Academic Advancement Center by September 12th either in person at Doak Hall 101 or via crosscultural@ttu.edu. For questions contact the center at 806-742-8681.
Benefits include the following; your organization and event featured in a campus wide marketing promotion; event shared with the local community electronically; event featured on TTU affiliated sites and social media services; option to distribute calendar and other opportunities.
About Hispanic Heritage Month:
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.
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 September 18, respectively.
Required Information:
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About the CCAAC:
The Cross-Cultural Academic Advancement Center connects students, faculty and staff to programs and resources across the university to promote access, respect, inclusiveness and community regardless of personal culture. One of the strengths of the Cross-Cultural Center is the collaboration we have with student organizations. Through various partnerships, the Cross-Cultural Center has helped advance programs such as El Grito, Lunar New Year, Holi, and various activities celebrating heritage months.
Submit your events to be featured in a Hispanic Heritage Month Calendar
