Latinx Heritage Month 2023
All events are subject to change.
Latinx Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and commemorate the contributions and achievements of the Hispanic/Latinx Community. We invite the entire Baruch Community to join us in celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Culture as we explore and highlight its resilience, perseverance, richness and diversity. The national theme for this year is, “Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America.”
Thursday, August 31
Party En La Plaza
12:00 – 3:00 PM | Baruch Plaza
Kick off the month-long celebration with carnival-style activities featuring music, games, food, club tabling and fun!
Mishkin Gallery: We Didn’t Ask Permission, We Just Did It
August 31–December 8 | 135 East 22nd Street
A vibrant and experimental exhibition curated by Manuela Paz and Christopher Rivera of Embajada. The show revisits and honors the legacy of three historic exhibition series in Puerto Rico from 2000 to 2016 that foregrounded the independent spirit of art making across the region during a time of hopeful possibility.
Learn More about the Exhibition Here
Thursday, September 7
Opening Ceremony
12:30-2:30 PM | NVC Multipurpose Room 1-107
A celebration with live music, dancing, club tabling and refreshments.
ALPFA: Embracing Diversity Together
6:00-8:00 PM | NVC Multipurpose Room 1-107
Step into success and inclusion at a vibrant event uniting ALPFA’s accomplished Latino professionals and the LGBTQ+ community.
RSVP for Embracing Diversity Together
Monday, September 11
Success Amplified’s Movie Monday Series
5:00-8:00 PM | NVC 2-125
Celebrating Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month with the broadcast of TV series, movies, and documentaries showcasing the stories of revolutionary leaders within the community.
Tuesday, September 12
UndocuVisions
12:30-2:30 PM | NVC Bearcat Den
Let’s embrace our rise as a powerful force in America. Create and manifest your dreams of power, progress, and prosperity into reality, by using the magic of vision boards!
Thursday, September 14
ISLA Presents: Primer Cafecito
12:30-2:30 PM | NVC Cafeteria
Learn tips and tricks for student success from departments and organizations on campus while enjoying coffee.
RSVP for Primer Cafecito
Monday, September 18
Success Amplified’s Movie Monday Series
5:00-8:00 PM | NVC 2-125
Celebrating Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month with the broadcast of TV series, movies, and documentaries showcasing the stories of revolutionary leaders within the community.
Tuesday, September 19
Bearcats Who Vote: National Voter Registration Day
12:30-2:30 PM | NVC 2nd Floor Lobby
Stop by our voter registration station to plan ahead and make sure you’re #VoteReady to hit the polls in every single election.
Alumni Relations: Latinos In The Workplace
5:00-6:30 PM | Virtual – Zoom
Interactive panel featuring Baruch alumnus from different career fields. Co-hosted by SOMOS Women at Work, the Baruch College LatinX Alumni Network & Starr.
RSVP for Latinos In The Workplace (Coming Soon)
Tuesday, September 26
Kahoot! Ka-Que? Latinx Trivia Night
12:30-2:30 PM | NVC 3-215
Test your knowledge of Hispanic/ Latinx Heritage in a competition-style trivia game. Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday, September 28
[Cancelled] Baila Salsa: Dancing Lessons
Friday, September 29
[Cancelled] Walking Tour De El Barrio
ALPFA: Embracing Diversity Together
6:00-8:00 PM | NVC Multipurpose Room 1-107
Step into success and inclusion at a vibrant event uniting ALPFA’s accomplished Latino professionals and the LGBTQ+ community.
RSVP for Embracing Diversity Together (Coming Soon)
NYPL Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month Events
Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month at The New York Public Library with free events and programs honoring the cultures and contributions of people with ancestors from countries in Latin America and Spain.
Learn More about LHM & NYPL
2023 Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Committee Sponsors:
Alumni Relations, Association of Latino Professionals For America, Black and Latino Studies Department, Dominican Student Association, Black Male Initiative Program, Enrollment Management, Graduate Pride Society, MexiCulture, Office of Student Life, Starr Career Development Center, Success Amplified, The Newman Library, Undergraduate Admissions, Undergraduate Student Government & WBMB Campus Radio.