Hispanic Heritage Month falls between September 15 and October 15 each year. To celebrate the 2024 commemoration, Samford University’s Office of Student Success and Diversity, and a variety of student groups on campus, will offer several opportunities for students, faculty and community engagement.
Take a look at some of the events going on around our community this month! These events will be promoted on the office’s social media channels, @samforddiverse.
Lunch and Learn with Frank Puga, PhD: The Experiences of Latina/o Caregiving
Join us for an insightful Faculty / Staff Lunch and Learn session featuring Frank Puga, PhD, an esteemed researcher and speaker, as he presents the unique challenges and cultural nuances of caregiving within the Latina/o community.
Spanish Club Interest Meeting
Sept. 19
For those interested in joining Samford’s Spanish Club, join us for a special interest meeting. For more information visit @samforddiverse on Instagram and Facebook.
Fiesta Birmingham
Tickets to Alabama’s largest Hispanic celebration will made available through the Office of Student Success and Diversity. Email diversity@samford.edu to secure your ticket.
Coffee and Conversation
Hispanic Heritage Month Edition
The conversation will focus on understanding the cultural, social, and academic experiences of students, discussing strategies for fostering a sense of belonging. For more details about this event, including the location, stay tuned to @samforddiverse on Instagram and Facebook.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Hispanic heritage with food, fellowship, and an inspiring presentation by our guest speaker, Jorge Burmicky. This event is a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and honor the rich cultural traditions that make our community diverse and dynamic.
Dance and Guacamole night with the Spanish Club
Oct. 10, 2024
Stay tuned in to @samforddiverse for more information regarding this event for students.
With events like Fiesta Bham, Alabama's largest Hispanic celebration, and special lunch and learns, Hispanic Heritage Month in Birmingham will be a time for appreciation and recognition of our valued community. Students and faculty are encouraged to shop at Mi Pueblo for authentic Latin cuisine and to donate to ¡HICA!, a community development and advocacy organization that champions economic equality, civic engagement and social justice for Latino families in Alabama.
