Latinx Events

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

September 15 - October 15

Latinx Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 to October 15, honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Latinx and Hispanic Americans. It begins on September 15 to commemorate the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, followed by Mexico on September 16 and Chile on September 18. The month-long observance recognizes the diverse heritage and achievements of Latinx communities in the United States.

Día de los Muertos

November 1-2, 2024

Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos) is a two day holiday that reunites the living and dead. Families create ofrendas (Offerings) to honor their departed family members that have passed. These altars are decorated with bright yellow marigold flowers, photos of the departed, and the favorite foods and drinks of the one being honored. The offerings are believed to encourage visits from the land of the dead as the departed souls hear their prayers, smell their foods and join in the celebrations!

Every year, you can find alters all across campus created by different departments and areas participate in the Alter Walk! Pictured is the Indigenous Peoples Education Association's (IPEA) alter from 2023.

Raza College Day

December 2024

Raza College Day is designed with the mission of creating a college going culture in Hayward and the surrounding communities with a special emphasis on the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.

Student participate in various workshops that will discuss topics such as: Financial Aid, scholarships, UC & CSU transfer admission requirements, undocumented student resources and various other college topics. The event also includes food, music, campus tours, and entertainment!

Southern California College Tour

Spring Break

The tour is a 5-day trip exploring Southern California universities and is free of charge to YOU! This is an exciting opportunity to visit college campuses that you may be interested in for transfer. The trip is sponsored by HSI-El Centro, MESA, and the Chicano Latino Education Association (CLEA).

Watch the daily recap videos on El Centro's Instragram: @elcentrochabot

Application will open in Spring 2025

Chicanx Latinx Graduation

May 2024

The Chicanx/Latinx Graduation provides an empowering ceremony including speakers in both English and Spanish and cultural performances.

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