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×ó°®ÊÓƵ Students to Host Events for 2023 National Hispanic Heritage Month

×ó°®ÊÓƵ will celebrate Hispanic/Latina/o/x Heritage with a series of student-run events beginning Friday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 15. (Photo by Alex Dolce)


By jonathan fraysure | 9/14/2023

×ó°®ÊÓƵ will celebrate Hispanic/Latina/o/x Heritage with a series of student-run events beginning Friday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 15. The events are free and open to ×ó°®ÊÓƵ students.

The following events will take place at ×ó°®ÊÓƵ’s Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road:

Lunch and Learn: Intersectionality Workshop with Black Latina Movement
Friday, Sept. 15 at 1:30 p.m.
Live Oak A and B, Student Union
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Multicultural Programming will host a workshop/panel on how intersecting identities impact those who belong within the Hispanic/Latin community. Follow @faumpboca on Instagram for more information.

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United Greek Council: Latin Dance Night
Friday, Sept. 15Ìýat 6:30 p.m.
Live Oak A and B, Student Union

Join the United Greek Council, Multicultural Programming and Hispanic/Latino Student Union to kickstart Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun night full of music, dancing and celebration.

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APsi Golden Spotlight: Growing up En La Cultura
Friday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m.
Palmetto Palm, Student Union
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Join Alpha Psi Lambda for a fun conversation regarding the Hispanic culture and identity.

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Carnival de Barrio
Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m.
Campus Recreation Patio
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Join Multicultural Programming in celebrating Hispanic/Latin Heritage Month. The organization will host a find-the-flag seek-and-find as a warmup to its Carnival del Barrio block party. Follow @faumpboca on Instagram for more information.

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Hispanic Heritage Month Tailgate
Saturday, Oct. 7 at 1 p.m.
Location TBA
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Join Multicultural Programming, Hispanic/Latino Student Union and United Greek Council for a tailgate celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and then cheer on the Owls’ football team as it takes on Tulsa at ×ó°®ÊÓƵ Stadium.

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Colores con COSO
Tuesday, Oct. 10, from noon to 2 p.m.
Sugar Palm, Student Union
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Join the Council for Student Organizations to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with crafts and food.

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The following event will take place at Spanish River Park, 3001 N State Road A1A, Boca Raton:

Boca Beach Day
Sunday, Oct. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m.
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Homecoming, Multicultural Programing, and the Hispanic/Latino Student Union will celebrate the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month with a beach party. There will be a DJ, food and games. Follow @fau_homecoming on Instagram for more information.

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The following event will take place at the John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Drive, in Jupiter:

Salsa Under the Stars
Thursday, Oct. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m.
SR149, The Burrow
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Come to The Burrow for an exhilarating salsa dance lesson led by a professional instructor, followed by delightful refreshments to complete this immersive experience.

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The following event will take place at ×ó°®ÊÓƵ’s Broward campuses:

Sensational Block Party

Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Student Union, SD105, 3200 College Ave., Davie campus
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Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
HE-610 Student Lounge, 111 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale campus

Thursday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Poolside, 101 North Beach Road, SeaTech campus, Dania Beach
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music, food, and activities at these block parties.

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For more information, visit the following Instagram accounts: @faumpboca, @fau_hlsu, @fau_homecoming and @fauaspi.

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