Office of Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement
Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. From September 15th to October 15th, the Office of Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement and our Gulf Park campus partners, share history, heritage, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino Americans of past and present.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration Events
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Time: 6:00 -7:30 pm
Location: IME Multipurpose Center, HUB 100
Join IME in celebrating the history and splendor of Hispanic Heritage month with our very first game night! Participants with have the chance to win prizes during our Kahoot! Trivia and Loteria games.
Culturally themed foods will be served.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Location: Dogwood Studio, Payne Center (Campus Recreation Center)
Join the IME Team in a night of laughter, fun and rhythm. Learn how to shake and move your hips in our Beginner Latin dance class! Participants will learn moves to popular dances such as Bachata, Salsa, and even Meringue!
RSVP Here!
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Virtual Event)
Join us and our panelists as we discuss Hispanic and Latino culture within Mississippi’s Gulf Coast and Pine Belt regions and why it is important to understand these unique cultures.
Join Us Here: https://bit.ly/HHMSpeakerPanel
Monday, October 11, 2021
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Location: Fleming Education Center Reception Area, Gulf Park Campus
Light refreshments will be served.
Dip. Swing. Spin. Repeat! Move your body and have fun while learning to dance ¡La Salsa!
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
11:30 AM- 1 PM
Location: IME Multipurpose Center | HUB 100
Lunch will be served.
Learn about current events happening in Latin American countries across the globe. Meet other students that care about similar issues and want to learn about other Hispanic countries.
Saturday, October 16, 2021
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Mississippi City Cemetery, Gulfport, MS
Join us for a Día de Muertos inspired celebration as we clean the Mississippi City Cemetery. After the event, we will have lunch at an authentic, Mexican restaurant.
All participants must register here.
Hattiesburg students will need to RSVP to ride down from more information contact Carl.A.Thomas@usm.edu.
The goal of Hispanic Heritage Month is to give students access to events and information to help them become more culturally aware and competent with regard to the Latinx community and prominent figures and moments in the history and culture. By providing events centered on educational, social, and cultural aspects related to Hispanic Heritage Month, we hope to help those from other backgrounds learn more about and become advocates for the Latinx community.
Nneka Ayozie, Co-Chair
Taylor Williams, Co-Chair
Akire Rodriguez
Dylan Tyner
Dr. Mary Holt
Carl Thomas
Dr. Juan Loaiza
Erron Flowers
Dr. Meghan Hamorsky
Dr. Cynthia Baertich