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Latinx Heritage Month

Presented by Association of Latinx Students (ALAS)

Association of Latinx American Students (ALAS) logo featuring letters filled in with various Latin American flagsHispanic/Latinx Heritage Month (LHM) offers the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø community a chance to participate in programs and events to celebrate Latinx heritage, nationally known as . Programs and events during National Hispanic Heritage Month take place from Sept. 15-Oct. 15. The significance of Sept. 15 is to recognize the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Honduras. For Mexico, Chile, and Belize, the month of October also carries great value since these nations celebrate their independence days.

Today, National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month seeks to recognize the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latinx Americans to the United States. Please join us in this annual tribute by learning about the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our lives and this nation.

Theme for the 2024-25 Academic School Year

ALAS's theme for the 2024-25 school year is Nuestra Paraiso Latino (translated as Our Latin Paradise). "This year, ALAS aims to highlight the joy and pride of our Latinx heritage along with the countries that make up our community. We hope to continue breaking down stereotypes and show what truly represents us as a whole and individually, as well as highlighting our roots, and appropriating the aspects that American culture has found trending today.

ALAS wants to continue making the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø community a more welcoming, safe and relaxed space for all Latinx students and create the "Latinx paradise" for everyone to enjoy. Whether you identify as Latinx or not, join us and learn what the Latinx culture and community is all about!" ~ALAS 

September 26, 2024

Noche De Juegos (Game Night)

7-8: p.m., Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE)

October 2, 2024

ALAS x ASA: Paint & Sip Night

6-7 p.m., Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE)

October 7-11, 2024

Latin Fest Hype Week! 

  • October 7: Wear your favorite jersey or colors of a Latinx country 
  • October 8: Dress up as your favorite Latinx celebrity or artist
  • October 9: Noche De Baile: Latinx Dance Workshop, 6-7 PM, Student Center 3rd Floor Common Space 
  • October 10: Scavenger Hunt
  • October 11: ALAS Instagram Interviews

October 12, 2024

Latin Fest

7-11 p.m., McGuire Hall

Be sure to follow ALAS on Instagram (@loyola_alas) to stay updated and learn more about ALAS and the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø community!