Chicanx Latinx Heritage Month celebrates the contributions of Latinx Americans and the richness of the cultural history of those with ancestries typically from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The period encompasses the dates on which several countries in the South and central America celebrate their respective Independence days.
September
- September 12, 3 – 4 PM
- Library North Second Floor Reading Lounge
- Join us at the University Library to celebrate the start of Cal State LA's Chicanx-Latinx Heritage Month celebrations and our new book display. Explore a vibrant collection of works honoring Chicanx-Latinx culture and contributions, hear updates on campus HSI initiatives, and enjoy snacks and refreshments. All are welcome!
- Presented by the University Library, the Cross Cultural Centers, the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, the College of Ethnic Studies, and the Department of Chicana/o & Latina/o Studies
- September 13, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
- U-SU LA Rooms B&C
- RSVP requested
- The event will open with welcome remarks from Interim Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer Claudio Lindow and will feature a panel of fellow staff members discussing their experiences in their careers. We will conclude with a fun game of Lotería!
- The panel will feature:
- Hildebrando Dominguez, Administrative Analyst Specialist, Facilities, Planning, Design, and Construction
- Mario Galarza, Administrative Support Coordinator, Administration and Finance
- Gustavo L. Giraldo, Director of Student Support, Office of the Dean of Students
- Maria Ubago, Associate Vice President, Alumni Relations
- Laura Longoria, Administrative Support Coordinator, Office of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (Panel Moderator)
- All campus staff and administrators are invited to attend. When you register, you may also submit questions for our panelists. Lunch will be served.
- Presented by the VP Office, Administration and Finance
- September 15 - October 15, 2024
- Library North Building 2nd Floor South-East corner during the library’s open hours (https://www.calstatela.edu/library/hours)
- Virtual Display: Click Here
- Chicanx and Latinx have played vital roles in shaping the nation. They possess a cultural heritage that has been part of the history and culture of the United States. Come and join us to celebrate Chicanx Latinx Heritage Month with our curated book display that honors the rich history, culture, and contributions of the Chicanx and Latinx communities. This collection features a diverse range of voices, and themes of identity, resistance, art, and social justice. Whether you're interested in fiction, memoirs, graphic novels, or scholarly works, our display offers something for everyone. Join us in recognizing and appreciating the stories that have shaped and continue to shape the Chicanx and Latinx experience. Explore the display in the Library North Building 2nd Floor South-East corner during the Chicanx Latinx Heritage Month and discover new perspectives that reflect the vibrant diversity of the Chicanx and Latinx communities. All Cal State LA students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as community members from outside of Cal State LA are welcome to attend.
- Accessibility Information: ADA-compliant online display, and wheelchair access to the display
- Presented by the University Library
- September 16, 5p-7p
- U-SU Plaza
- Happy Latinx Heritage Month! Join the CLSRC to meet Student Organizations student organization that celebrate, empower, and build community in the Chicanx/Latinx community. We will have performances and takeaways.
- Presented by the CLSRC
- September 21, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- The Luckman Gallery
- Requesting RSVP
- Southern California’s landmark arts event, PST ART (previously Pacific Standard Time), returns in September 2024 with more than 818 artists, 50 exhibitions, and 1 mind-blowing theme: Art & Science Collide. The Luckman Fine Arts Complex is proud to present "Sinks: Places We Call Home", an art exhibition organized by Self Help Graphics and Art, featuring artists Maru Garcia and Beatriz Jaramillo. In Los Angeles, as elsewhere in the United States, communities of color are often the populations most vulnerable to the toxic effects of industrial waste and soil contamination. "Sinks: Places We Call Home" highlights the environmental disparities created by manufacturing sites in two communities located near Self Help Graphics & Art (SHG): Exide Battery plant in Vernon and the former Athens Tank Farm (Exxon/Mobil Oil Corporation) in Willowbrook. All Cal State LA students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as community members from outside of Cal State LA are welcome to attend.
- The Luckman Fine Arts Complex
- Presented by Self Help Graphics and Art, The Getty, the Natural History Museum
- September 24, 2:30pm
- Location: Chicana/o Latina/o Student Resource Center
- Join our monthly series to engage with others to discuss current events and Chisme in the Chicanx/Latinx community at Cal State LA. Don’t miss the opportunity to vibe out with the community.
- Presented by the CLSRC
- September 28, 10 AM - 12 PM
- Robert L. Douglass Speech and Language Clinic
- "Elevando Nuestras Voces: Conoce Nuestras Clínicas" is a family-friendly event to celebrate our community's rich cultural heritage while showcasing our audiology and speech clinics. Enjoy bilingual storybook readings, collective painting inspired by Afro-Latinx music, a selfie room with iconic Latinx portraits, live music, a piñata, and a recipe-sharing station. Come connect with our department, explore the clinics, and participate in activities that honor the diverse voices and experiences that shape our community. All Cal State LA students and community members from outside of Cal State LA are welcome to attend.
- Presented by the Department of Communication Disorders
OCTOBER
- October 1, 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
- Student Union Plaza
- RSVP required (see RSVP link Below)
- Join the Glazer Family Dreamers Resource Center (DRC), Education Opportunity Program (EOP), and the Guardian Scholars Program (GSP) for a fun afternoon of Art with Sandy Garcia, a performance of the Folklorico de Aguilas, and refreshments. Cal State LA students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.
- Presented by the Glazer Family Dreamers Resource Center (DRC), Education Opportunity Program (EOP), and the Guardian Scholars Program (GSP)
- October 2, 4 pm and October 3, 7 pm
- U-SU outdoor plaza/free speech area
- Newly created, bilingual Spanish-English theatrical production showcasing Puerto Rican artist Luis Palés Matos’ Afro-Antillano poetry with music inspired by the traditions of Puerto Rico and Cuba, along with guest choreographer, Patricia Lewis, Puerto Rican Bomba dancer and singer. This project is about community and communion – sharing this celebration of Puerto Rican/Caribbean Afro-Latinidad with our campus community, expanding our collective understanding of the rich, layered cultures of the Americas. All Cal State LA students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as community members from outside of Cal State LA are welcome to attend.
- Presented by the Department of Theatre and Dance
- October 2, 6-8 pm
- Music Building
- RSVP requested: https://forms.gle/MXd1TWvcibbNEhro9
- Welcome to a safer space for Jotería (Queer Chicanx/Latinx folks) to create community. We will provide food, music, and dance lessons from Profe Uziel Colon and his students. Questioning, allies, and co-conspirators to Queer and Trans communities are welcome. All Cal State LA students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as community members from outside of Cal State LA are welcome to attend.
- Presented by the Department of Chicana/o & Latina/o Studies
- October 8, 3 - 5pm
- University Library Innovation Hub
- Join the Cal State LA University Library for a monthly Game Night! This month we're playing Lotería, a traditional Mexican board game of chance, similar to bingo. All Cal State LA students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as community members from outside of Cal State LA are welcome to attend.
- Presented by the University Library
- October 9, 6pm
- Chicana/o Latina/o Student Resource Center
- Join our monthly series to engage with others to discuss current events and Chisme in the Chicanx/Latinx community at Cal State LA. Don’t miss the opportunity to vibe out with the community.
- Presented by the CLSRC
- October 10, 3:15-4:30 PM
- Music Recital Hall
- Join John Kennedy, Professor of Music Composition, in a conversation about the concert music traditions of Mexico. The talk will culminate in a discussion of the work of composers Gabriella Ortiz Torres and Silvestre Revueltas, who will have works performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic this season. Discover the contributions of composers from all over Mexico who have infused their love of homeland and cultural music into works for orchestra, chamber ensemble, and choir. All Cal State LA students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as community members from outside Cal State LA are welcome to attend.
- Presented by the Music Department
- October 10, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Golden Eagle Ballrooms
- Join the Chicanx Latinx University Alumni Network for an evening of community connection as we celebrate Chicanx Latinx Heritage Month. This alumni mixer is open to current students, staff, and faculty.
- Presented by Alumni Relations
- October 14, 2:00 – 3:00
- Location: (TBD)
- Sounds of the Underground: Sounds and Visioning Worlds, Cal State LA Library’s annual research symposium and community archives collection preservation initiative, returns with a dynamic three-day series featuring Los Angeles-based musicians, music scholars, cultural workers, and scenesters to unpack the underground sounds and deep cuts of LA’s popular music soundscapes. Our theme this year—Making Sound, Making Vision—centers on the impetus music creators, lovers, and thinkers activate to bring forward new and more just worlds through activism, memory-making, and community projects.
- Dr. Jorge Leal (UC Riverside) will deliver our opening keynote address, discussing A Great Day in East L.A.: Celebrando the Eastside Sound alongside award-winning photographer and filmmaker Piero F. Giunti, whose photographic portraits and oral histories of musicians document East LA’s musical identity and history. Singer, songwriter, musician, and exhibit co-curator Mark Guerrero (son of legendary musician Lalo Guerrero) joins the conversation. Dr. Leal will share exhibit artifacts in a show and tell you won’t want to miss!
- All Cal State LA students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as community members from outside of Cal State LA are welcome to attend
- Presented by the University Library
- October 15, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
- Library Community Room
- Sounds of the Underground: Sounds and Visioning Worlds, Cal State LA Library’s annual research symposium and community archives collection preservation initiative, returns with a dynamic three-day series featuring Los Angeles-based musicians, music scholars, cultural workers, and scenesters to unpack the underground sounds and deep cuts of LA’s popular music soundscapes. Our theme this year—Making Sound, Making Vision—centers on the impetus music creators, lovers, and thinkers activate to bring forward new and more just worlds through activism, memory-making, and community projects.
- Join us in listening to research talks by Cal State LA graduate and undergraduate students, CSU Faculty, and local Community Organizers
- All Cal State LA students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as community members from outside of Cal State LA are welcome to attend
- Presented by the University Library
- October 15, 3:30-5:30pm
- USU Plaza
- Come join the CLSRC in creating Music and showing off our dance moves as we celebrate Latinx Music, Dance, and limited free food.
- Presented by the CLSRC
- October 16, 4:00 –7:00 pm
- Library Community Room
- Sounds of the Underground: Sounds and Visioning Worlds, Cal State LA Library’s annual research symposium and community archives collection preservation initiative, returns with a dynamic three-day series featuring Los Angeles-based musicians, music scholars, cultural workers, and scenesters to unpack the underground sounds and deep cuts of LA’s popular music soundscapes. Our theme this year—Making Sound, Making Vision—centers on the impetus music creators, lovers, and thinkers activate to bring forward new and more just worlds through activism, memory-making, and community projects.
- Community music lovers and scenesters gather to digitize their personal collections of flyers, photographs, and other cultural productions with live music.
- All Cal State LA students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as community members from outside of Cal State LA are welcome to attend
- Presented by the University Library
- October 24, 2:30pm
- Chicana/o Latina/o Student Resource Center
- Join our monthly series to engage with others to discuss current events and Chisme in the Chicanx/Latinx community at Cal State LA. Don’t miss the opportunity to vibe out with the community.
- Presented by the CLSRC