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Latinx Heritage Month

September 15 – October 15

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Latinx Heritage Month 2026

Join us in celebrating Latinx Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week (September 7 - 11).

The month will kick off with the celebration of Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week (HSI Week), beginning September 7 - 11. 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.

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 Thursday, September 10th at 5:00 pm.

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Upcoming events

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Community and Connection: HSI Student Success Programs Resource Fair

Wednesday, September 9
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Titan Walk

Celebrate HSI Week with us at our Community and Connection: HSI Student Success Programs Resource Fair! Explore campus resources, connect with programs designed to support your success, and celebrate what it means to be Hecho en CSUF. 💙❤️💛 Join us as we launch a week full of culture, community, and Titan pride!

En Comunidad: Celebrating HSI Success CSUF Community Breakfast

Thursday, September 10
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Central Quad

Come together for an morning of food, community, and HSI pride! Join students, faculty, and staff as we celebrate our shared commitment to student success and the impact of being a Hispanic-Serving Institution. 💚 Open to all staff, faculty, and students!

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Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff

Wednesday, September 16
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Latinx Community Resource Center PLS-180

Latinx Heritage Month is here! Join the Latinx Community Resource Center as we celebrate the start of a month dedicated to honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of our communities. Connect with students, staff, and opportunities to get involved throughout the year. 🌎✨

Banda Night

Thursday, September 17
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., West Campus Parking Lot

Associated Student Inc. will be hosting a Banda Night featuring live music from a Banda, food trucks, snacks, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Bring your friends, enjoy great music and food, and take the opportunity to meet new people and connect with the campus community!

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Grad School Journeys: Pursuing Graduate Degrees

Wednesday, September 23
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Latinx Community Resource Center and Titan Dreamers Resource Center PLS-180

Thinking about graduate school? Join the Titan Dreamers Resource Center and Latinx Community Resource Center for a conversation about navigating advanced degrees, overcoming barriers, and exploring pathways to higher education. Your journey is unique, and we're here to help you envision your next steps. 🎓✨

Latinx Lab & IBII: Afrolatinidades Pathways

Thursday, September 24
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., PLS-634

Come and learn about the innovative Afrolatinidades Pathway that showcases the Afrolatine community through research & community engagement. This is a grant-sponsored collaboration between the Latinx Lab for Storytelling and Social Justice and the Institute of Black Intellectual Innovation.

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Somos Semillas: Intersections of Black and Brown Liberation Struggles

Tuesday, September 29
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Gordon Hall Room 302

When the weight of the world becomes too heavy and our odds seem bleak, it is essential for us to look back at our history to learn from those brave revolutionaries who showed us what it means to fight back against unjust systems.

In this workshop, we examine the legacy of Black and Brown liberation struggles here in the US and draw inspiration from their example. The Civil Rights Foot Soldiers, the Chicano Student Walkouts, the Black Panther Party, the Young Lords, the Rainbow Coalition... This history is rarely taught in our public schools, but it is absolutely critical for us to learn it.

Learning Objectives:

Take a brief inventory of the movements throughout history that helped to create more opportunities for our communities.
Reflect on our own educational experiences, analyzing the stories we were told, the ones we weren’t, and how these stories shaped our understanding of our world.
Define hypernormalization and learn strategies to fight back against the normalization of oppressive conditions that we see around us.
Develop our vocabulary to properly describe the systems at the root of the various problems we see in our society.
Recognize the importance of self-preservation and honoring of our needs and capacities when becoming involved in movement work

Hosted by the Department of Human Services

Found-her: Black & Latina Women Entrepreneurs Mixer

Wednesday, September 30
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., PLS-170

Black and Latina women transform industries, launch businesses, and create lasting change in our communities. Join the Women's Resource Center, African American Resource Center, and Latinx Community Resource Center as inspiring entrepreneurs share their personal journeys, lessons learned, and advice for aspiring business owners and future leaders. Whether you're dreaming of starting your own business or exploring new career possibilities, this event will leave you feeling inspired. 💼💜🤎🖤✨

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Celebración de Cal State Fullerton: ¡Somos Titans!

Sunday, October 4
2:30 p.m., Arboretum and Botanical Gardens at Cal State Fullerton

Celebración de Cal State Fullerton: ¡Somos Titans!, now in its fifth year, brings the community together in support of student scholarships and programs. This event features entertainment, food and beverages celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and an exclusive concert by La Marisoul y Son California. ¡Somos Titans! has raised $942,000 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, Andy Vargas of Santana and his All-Star Band, and La Santa Cecilia.

Celebración de Cal State Fullerton: ¡Somos Titans!

Voto Latino!

Wednesday, October 7
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Latinx Community Resource Center PLS-180

Learn about the power of civic engagement and the impact of Latino voices in shaping our communities. Join us for a conversation on voting, advocacy, and why participation matters now more than ever. 🗳️🌟

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Nuevas Voces - New Latin American and Spanish Cinema

Wednesday, October 7 - Friday, October 9
3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Titan Theater

Nuevas Voces – New Latin American and Spanish Cinema is a curated film showcase dedicated to highlighting emerging filmmakers from across Latin America and Spain. The program focuses on early-career voices whose work reflects the diversity and creative vitality of contemporary Spanish-language cinema.

The inaugural edition of Nuevas Voces will be presented during Latinx Heritage Month 2026 under the theme 'Portraits of Youth'. This program will bring together six feature films from different countries that explore the experiences, challenges, and aspirations of young people navigating contemporary society. Accompanying the six feature films, the showcase will also screen six short films made in film schools portraying stories about Latin American and Spanish youth.

Viva La Muxe!

Thursday, October 8
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., PLS-170

Explore the history and importance of the Muxe community. Learn how Muxe identity is rooted in culture and how Indigenous, queer, and Latinx communities have preserved traditions, challenged gender norms, and created belonging across generations. Together, we'll celebrate joy, culture, and community. 🌈✨

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ART, RESISTANCE, & BIENESTAR: Street Art and Social Justice Across Puerto Rico and Latin America

Tuesday, October 13
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., EC-167

Art, Resistance & Bienestar: Street Art and Social Justice Across Puerto Rico and Latin America is a student-led Latinx Heritage Month event exploring street art as a form of social commentary, resistance, and community advocacy. Through examples of street art from Puerto Rico and other parts of Latin America, participants will examine how artists use public spaces to draw attention to social issues and express community experiences. The program will conclude with an interactive art activity in which participants create their own visual message about an issue affecting the bienestar of a community they care about.

Hosted by the Department of Social Work

The Game of Life - Exploring Career Paths

Thursday, October 15
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Latinx Community Resource Center PLS-180

Your career journey starts with knowing yourself. Join the Latinx Community Resource Center and Male Success Initiative for an interactive workshop where you'll discover how your interests, personality, habits, values, and major can help identify career paths that align with your goals. Through engaging activities and career exploration tools, you'll gain a better understanding of your strengths and leave with practical insights to help navigate your academic and professional future. ✨ Discover your strengths. Explore your possibilities. Find your path.

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