In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), the University of Notre Dame will be highlighting the significant contributions that Latino and Hispanic students, faculty and staff have made to the University since its earliest days through two key initiatives: the launch of聽 and the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the .
鈥淭his is a special year for Notre Dame as we pay tribute to the deeply rooted history of Latinos and Hispanics at this institution and the ways in which those who came before us have contributed to the success and legacy you see today,鈥� said聽, vice president for public affairs and communications. 鈥淎t the same time, we are looking forward to our ongoing efforts to build a more global, Catholic and diverse Notre Dame 鈥� which doesn鈥檛 happen without strong engagement in the Latino and Hispanic communities, both internally and externally.鈥�
Since the mid-1800s, students, faculty and staff of Latino and Hispanic descent have enriched the educational landscape and helped to foster a more inclusive and diverse learning and research environment. A new initiative,聽Somos ND (the Spanish translation of 鈥淲e Are ND鈥�) aims to increase the visibility of these achievements, enhance awareness of important cultural issues and strengthen the spirit of community and inclusion at Notre Dame.
In addition, the University is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the聽Institute for Latino 91视频 (ILS). Founded in 1999, the institute has played a vital role in fostering understanding of the U.S. Latino experience 鈥� offering a supplementary major and minor, preparing leaders, advancing research and building community. ILS builds upon the history of Latinos at Notre Dame and the outstanding intellectual legacy of Julian Samora, a former Notre Dame professor of sociology and pioneering Latino studies scholar, in strengthening Notre Dame鈥檚 academic mission.
A variety of events and opportunities will take place throughout Hispanic Heritage Month to showcase the culture and experiences of the Latino and Hispanic community and to engage with related scholarship and research.
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Sunday, Sept. 15: 鈥�1 p.m.
Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center -
Sunday, Sept. 15: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart -
Sunday, Sept. 15: Somos ND reception
4:30 p.m. (immediately following Spanish Mass)
Fieldhouse Mall (between Clarke Memorial Fountain and LaFortune Student Center) -
Tuesday, Sept. 17: 4-5:30 p.m.
Keough 91视频鈥檚 Washington, D.C., office -
Friday, Sept. 20: 4-6 p.m.
Andrews Auditorium, Geddes Hall -
Friday, Sept. 20: Notre Dame vs. Indiana University (volleyball) 鈥� Community Weekend; Hispanic Heritage Month/Somos ND game
鈥�6:30 p.m.
Purcell Pavilion, Joyce Center -
Friday, Sept. 20: Notre Dame vs. Chicago State (men鈥檚 soccer) 鈥� Community Weekend; Somos ND game
鈥�7 p.m.
Alumni Stadium, Notre Dame -
Saturday, Sept. 21: Notre Dame vs. Miami OH (football) 鈥� Community Weekend; Band of the Fighting Irish special halftime Somos ND recognition
鈥�3:30 p.m.
Notre Dame Stadium -
Sunday, Sept. 22: 鈥�1 p.m.
Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center -
Sunday, Sept. 22: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart -
Sunday, Sept. 22: Latino Student Ministry First Convivio
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Coleman-Morse Lounge -
Thursday, Sept. 26:
3-4 p.m.
Room 315, Bond Hall -
Thursday, Sept. 26: Latino 91视频 Lecture
4-5 p.m.
Room 104, Bond Hall -
Thursday, Sept. 26: SomosND Fiesta
5-6:30 p.m.
Bond Hall Quad -
Thursday, Sept. 26: Notre Dame vs. North Carolina State (women鈥檚 soccer) 鈥� Hispanic Heritage Month/Somos ND game
7 p.m.
Alumni Stadium, Notre Dame -
Thursday, Sept. 26: Hispanic Alumni of Notre Dame panel
7-8:30 p.m.
Room 104, Bond Hall -
Friday, Sept. 27: 2:30 p.m.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart -
Sunday, Sept. 29: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart -
Sunday, Oct. 6: Mass in Spanish
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart -
Tuesday, Oct. 8: Notre Dame vs. Michigan (men鈥檚 soccer) 鈥� Hispanic Heritage Month/Somos ND game
7 p.m.
Alumni Stadium, Notre Dame -
Wednesday, Oct. 9: 7-8:30 p.m.
Auditorium, Hesburgh Center for International 91视频 -
Sunday, Oct. 13: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart -
Sunday, Oct. 13: Latino Student Ministry October Convivio
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Coleman-Morse Lounge -
Sunday, Oct. 13: Latino Student Ministry Ofrenda-Making Party
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Coleman-Morse Lounge -
Wednesday, Oct. 16:
5-6:30 p.m.
Reyes Family Board room, McKenna Hall