Kishwaukee College commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events throughout September and October. Nationally observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month honors the contributions and recognizes the rich culture of Hispanic and Latin Americans.
Kish is excited to announce the College has been designated a Hispanic Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education as of May 2024. Kish qualified for the recognition, with Hispanic students making up 25.1% of the 2021-2022 enrollment.
“We are proud to recently be named a Hispanic Serving Institution for our growing, multicultural community. We are dedicated to fostering and promoting a positive learning environment for all our students,” said Dr. Laurie Borowicz, President of Kishwaukee College.
The College’s Hispanic Heritage Month events are free and open to the public.
Monday, Sept. 16 — Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff (Art Gallery) — Join Kish for cultural refreshments, music, student artwork and a virtual tour of artist Frida Kahlo's childhood home from 11 am-1 pm in the Kishwaukee College Art Gallery.
Monday, Sept. 16 — Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff (Guest Speaker Saul Flores) — Storyteller and social innovator Saul Flores will share his inspiring journey and powerful message during the event from 5-7:30 pm in Jenkins Auditorium, A1224. The evening includes a Folklorico dance performance, a question-and-answer session with Flores, and post-event fiesta bites. The event is sponsored by TRIO Student Support Services and TRIO Upward Bound.
Saturday, Sept. 28 — Men’s and Women’s Soccer Matches — Support the Kougars as the women's and men's soccer teams honor Hispanic Heritage Month in collaboration with Student Involvement. The men’s game is at 12 pm, and the women’s game is at 2 pm on the Kish soccer field.
Monday, Oct. 7 — Spanish Game Night — In collaboration with Latinos Unidos, join Kish from 11 am-1 pm in the Student Lounge for games, laughter and language.
Tuesday, Oct. 15 — Create Your Own Maracas — Shake up your creativity from 11:30 am-1:30 pm in the Intercultural Center, C1132, for the Create Your Own Maracas event.
Wednesday, Oct. 16 — Women’s Volleyball Los Pumas Night — Support Los Pumas starting at 6 pm in the Gymnasium as they take the court for a home volleyball match.
Kishwaukee College is honored to celebrate Hispanic and Latin accomplishments, history and heritage. The College is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, focused on respect and fairness, in all aspects of the College experience.
To learn more, visit www.kish.edu/diversity.