From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 of each year, the United States celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. This month is a time to reflect on the contributions that Hispanics and/or Spanish-speaking countries have had on the United States. The month also aligns with several other celebrations in the Americas. This includes the independence celebrations of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile.
Each year, there is a centralized theme for the month. This year, the theme is “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.” There also is a focus on embracing both old and new traditions. These traditions are evident throughout the United States. They affect everything from festivals, movies, music, jewelry, clothing, designs, art, food, etc.
The School of Arts and Letters, Media, Culture, and the Arts, and MGA libraries are pleased to offer a variety of displays available for viewing during the month centered around the national theme. They invite the MGA community to drop by the libraries on the Macon and Cochran campuses to view displays created by library staff. Participants can also view display boards in the Dublin Campus created by Professor V. Crump’s HUMN 1009 Global Culture Course. Campus communities can also view an art display created by Professor Angeles Salinas and MGA art students on the second floor of the SOAL building on the Macon Campus.
"We hope you will take time to visit our displays and learn a little about Hispanic culture and traditions during National Hispanic Heritage Month."
For further information about National Hispanic Heritage Month, please contact Professor Crump at vanessa.crump@mga.edu.
For information on the art displays, please contact Professor Salinas at angeles.salinas@mga.edu.
For information on Spanish courses or programs in Modern Languages, please contact Dr. Wengier at sabrina.wengier@mga.edu.
