Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month
En Unitas, Somos Más
JOIN US FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS/DAY OF THE DEAD
10-11:30 a.m.
St. Augustine Center Lobby
Hosted by the Spanish Department
Co-sponsored by Hispanic/Latine Ministry and the Theology Department
PAST EVENTS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
CELEBRATION OF OUR LADY OF CHARITY AND OUR LADY OF COROMOTO
Mass in Spanish and dinner with authentic Cuban and Venezuelan food
3 p.m.
St. Thomas of Villanova Church and Dougherty Hall East Lounge
Hosted by Hispanic/Latine Ministry
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
MOTHER CABRINI INSTITUTE ON IMMIGRATION DINNER AND OPEN HOUSE
6:30-9 p.m.
Ortiz Hall, Cabrini Campus
Hosted by the Mother Cabrini Institute on Immigration
Co-sponsored by the Office for Mission and Ministry
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
BOOK TALK: P FKN R: HOW BAD BUNNY BECAME THE GLOBAL VOICE OF PUERTO RICO RESISTANCE
Featuring scholars Vanessa Díaz and Petra R. Rivera-Rideau
2-4 p.m.
Driscoll Auditorium (132)
Hosted by the Spanish Department and Latin American Studies Program
Co-sponsored by the English Department, Office for Mission and Ministry, Cabrini Institute on Immigration, Center for Peace and Justice Education, and UNITAS: Office for Community Enrichment
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
SPANISH FILM SERIES: RITA
6 p.m.
Tolentine 217
Hosted by the Spanish Department
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
BLOCK PARTY
5-8:30 p.m.
West Campus Courts
Hosted by LASO
Co-sponsored by BSU, ACV and the Office for Mission & Ministry
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
HISPANIC HERITAGE DINNERS
Donahue, Dougherty, St. Mary's and Bellesini Dining Halls
Hosted by Dining Services
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
FORK AND FILM: IN THE HEIGHTS
6 p.m.
Hosted by the Association for Change and Transformation (ACT) and LASO
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
POPS IN THE PAVILION: FEATURING THE SUPERLATIVE
7 p.m.
Finneran Pavilion
Hosted by Student Performing Arts and the Villanova Band
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
VILLANOVA FOOTBALL VS. COLGATE HALFTIME SHOW
2:30 p.m.
Villanova Stadium
Hosted by Student Performing Arts and the Villanova Band
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
COFFEE HOUR
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Corr Hall, Room 115
Hosted by the Center for Dialogue
Co-sponsored by the Office of Belonging and Inclusion
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
CELEBRATION OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY OF CHIQUINQUIRA
Mass in Spanish and dinner with authentic Colombian and Guatemalan food
3 p.m.
St. Thomas of Villanova Church and Dougherty Hall East Lounge
Hosted by Hispanic/Latine Ministry
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER SERIES: JIMMY CONTRERAS
Executive Communications Strategist, JP Morgan Chase
4-5 p.m.
PwC Auditorium (Bartley Hall 1011, Villanova Campus)
Hosted by VSB Unitas
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
SPANISH FILM SERIES: UN POETA
6 p.m.
Tolentine 217
Hosted by the Spanish Department
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
HAPPY HOUR
3-5 p.m.
The Refectory
Hosted by the Office of Community Enrichment
Co-sponsored by the Office of Belonging and Inclusion, Unitas and Somos Villanova
SOMOS VILLANOVA
SOMOS VILLANOVA helps connect Hispanic/Latine faculty and staff to build community through identity. Learn more by visiting our website!
Villanova University Celebrates Hispanic and Latin Heritage Month!
This national observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B. Johnson. It was later expanded to a month-long celebration to honor the rich history, cultural diversity, and contributions of Hispanic and Latin communities. The timing also aligns with the independence days of several Hispanic and Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua (September 15), Mexico (September 16), and Chile (September 18).
This year’s national theme, Unidos, Somos Más, translates to “Together, We Are More.” It highlights the power of unity, resilience, and collective strength within Hispanic and Latin communities. At Villanova, our theme, In Unitas, Somos Más, echoes this sentiment: “In Unitas, We Are More.”
We proudly acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Hispanic and Latin individuals to our community and beyond. Join us in honoring their legacy by participating in events across campus, engaging in meaningful dialogue, and deepen your understanding of the vibrant cultures that shape Villanova and our world.
Share your own story with the #VillanovaHispanicHeritage hashtag or on Instagram @vubelonginginclusion!