Latinx Heritage Month

September 15 – October 15

Latinx Heritage Month 2025

Join us in celebrating Latinx Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week (September 8 - 15).

The month will kick off with the celebration of Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week (HSI Week), beginning September 8 - 15. CSUF was granted its HSI designation in 2004. This designation is given to campuses that enroll over 25% Latinx students. On our campus, we pride ourselves in our efforts beyond the designation and focus on intentionally serving our Latinx students through the myriad of programs and services offered.

The celebration will continue throughout the months of September and October. Latinx Heritage Month is a commemoration that is linked to the independence anniversaries of several Latin American nations and uplifts the cultural legacy of a group deeply rooted in rich traditions. We hope programming will reflect the importance of empowerment and the honoring of multiple communities within Latinidad.

Cal State Fullerton's commitment to supporting Latinx students has resulted in the university being named a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of State and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia from Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority in advancing Latinx student success.

Celebrate with Us
We hope you can join us in celebrating by attending one of the various events taking place during Latinx Heritage Month. To stay up to date with programs we encourage you to follow @lcrc_csuf, @csufdirc, @csufbelonging, @csufstudents, @csufofficial .

Submit Your Program
CSUF student organizations, faculty and staff are invited to submit their Latinx Heritage Month program to be included on this website by submitting the Latinx Heritage Month program submissions form. Please submit details by Wednesday, September 10th at 5:00 pm.

Upcoming Events

Roots and Routes: Navigating Life Through First Gen and Immigrant Identities

Thursday, September 18
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., PLS-180

Join the Titan Dreamers Resource Center and Latinx Community Resource Center for a community session exploring the unique journeys of first-generation and immigrant students. Share your own story, hear from others, and learn strategies for navigating college life while honoring your roots.

For more information follow: @lcrc_csuf

Hosted by the Latinx Community Resource Center.

Chicanx and Latinx Leaders in Motion: Careers & Graduate School Journeys

Tuesday, September 23
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Location TBD

Navigating college is a journey; hear from Chicanx and Latinx alumni and professionals about their paths to career success and graduate education. Gain insight, advice, and inspiration to shape your own future.

For more information follow: @lcrc_csuf

Hosted by the Latinx Community Resource Center.

Colores de Orgullo

Wednesday, September 24
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., PLS-180

Celebrate Latinidad and Queerness through this vibrant event exploring intersections of identity, culture, pride, and community. Connect with others, share stories, and make friendships.

For more information follow: @lcrc_csuf

Hosted by the Losquadro Keller LGBTQ Resource Center and Latinx Community Resource Center.

Joy in Uncertainty: A Glory Chicken Adventure

Friday, October 3
8:00 p.m., Grand Central Art Center, 125 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Joy in Uncertainty: A Glory Chicken Adventure by Sigrid Gilmer* Directed by Sara Guerrero* Dramaturgy by Diana Burbano* "...what do you do when you are frightened, anxious, uncertain? When things are scary and weird and you don’t know what to do? You call Glory Chicken - Superhero in the battle against fear and uncertainty." This new play development and commission as part of the BIPOC SUPER HERO PROJECT. And presented through a partnership through the Theatre Dept of California State Fullerton University and with Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble (BOFLTE) a production community partner and resident artist of Grand Central Arts Center (GCAC). The workshop’s heightened staged reading (fall semester) and final production (spring semester) run will both take place at GCAC in downtown Santa Ana. *Breath of Fire Artists

For more information, visit Joy in Uncertainty: A Glory Chicken Adventure

@csufthtrdance @boflte @grandcentralart

Hosted by the Department of Theater.

CELEBRACIÓN DE CAL STATE FULLERTON: ¡SOMOS TITANS!

Sunday, October 5
2:30 p.m., Arboretum and Botanical Garden at CSUF

Cal State Fullerton is recognized as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of State and a Seal of Excelencia recipient by Excelencia in Education, the nation’s leading authority on Latino student success. More than half of CSUF students identify as Hispanic, many of whom are the first in their families to pursue a college degree. Celebración de Cal State Fullerton: ¡Somos Titans!, now in its fourth year, brings the community together in support of student scholarships and programs with a fiesta and concert by Grammy award-winning band, La Santa Cecilia. The event has raised $765,000 for programs like Abrego Future Scholars, Latinx Community Resource Center, First-Generation College Student Week and the Latino Communications Institute. Previous headliners include Grammy Award-winning artists Poncho Sanchez, Mariachi Los Camperos, and Andy Vargas of Santana and his All-Star Band. The event is open to all who would like to participate, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin or other protected statuses.

To sponsor or purchase tickets, visit The Celebración de CSUF: ¡Somos Titans!

Hosted by University Advancement.

Cultural Lens: “We Exist Too” – Exploring Afro-Latinidad Identity and Belonging

Tuesday, October 7
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., PLS-180

Join the African American Resource Center and Latinx Community Resource Center for this dialogue on Afro-Latinidad, identity, and belonging. This conversation invites us to reflect on cultural heritage, racial identity, and community solidarity.

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Hosted by the African American Resource Center and the Latinx Community Resource Center.

Latinas in STEM

Thursday, October 9
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., PLS-180

Connect with Latina leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as they share their experiences and advice. Learn how they’ve navigated their education, fields, overcome challenges, and paved the way for future Latinas.

For more information follow: @csuf_wrc

Hosted by the Women's Resource Center and the Latinx Community Resource Center.

The House of the Spirits / La Casa de Los Espiritus - Open Rehearsal

Friday, October 10
7:00 p.m., Clayes Performing Arts Center (CPAC) 115

The Department of Theater and Dance will be sharing an open rehearsal for one of their upcoming fall productions, The House of the Spirits / La Casa de los Espiritus by Caridad Svich, adapted to the stage from the novel by Isabel Allende.

Hosted by the Department of Theater and Dance.

K-Pop & Latinx Music – Fandoms and International Love

Tuesday, October 14
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., PLS-180

Explore the global phenomenon of music fandoms through the lens of K-Pop and Latinx genres with the Asian Pacific American Resource Center and Latinx Community Resource Center. Discuss cultural exchange, fan communities, and the ways music unites people across borders.

For more information follow: @lcrc_csuf

Hosted by the Asian Pacific American Resource Center and Latinx Community Resource Center.

En Comunidad: Finding Your People & Meet and Greet with Dr. Valerie

Wednesday, October 15
11:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m., PLS-180

Stop by for a meet and greet with Dr. Valerie Minchala, our LCRC Counseling and Psychological Services liaison. Discover strategies for building supportive communities on campus and beyond.

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Hosted by the Latinx Community Resource Center.