2021 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Sept. 15, 2021

Friends,

For more than three decades, beginning in 1988, Americans have observed National Hispanic Heritage Month during the 30-day period of Sept. 15–Oct. 15.

In particular, Sept. 15 holds a special level of significance in the Hispanic community because it commemorates the anniversary of the independence of the countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively. We also think of our Brazilian community during this time of the year, as they commemorated their independence on Sept. 7.

As this month of recognition begins, I would like to invite you all to join our campus community as Andrews University celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month under this year's theme: “Todos Uno.” I would like to give a special thanks to our four Hispanic campus organizations for their efforts in picking this theme and planning these events: the Andrews University Latino Association (AULA), Adelante, Makarios and the Hispanic Club of the Seminary.

Todos Uno means “All One,” which refers to both diversity (all) and unity (one). Even when members of the Hispanic community are diverse in traditions, ethnicity, customs and influences, they all share the same experience of being immigrants (or immigrant descendants) and overcoming permanent challenges and prejudices.

For further information, please visit the AULA website. Here is a schedule of events planned for Hispanic Heritage Month:

Sept. 16: Heavenly Heritage Vespers
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Seminary Chapel

Sept. 17: Bonfire/Petting Zoo
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Location: Dairy Farm

Sept. 18: Movie Night (“In The Heights”)
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Newbold Auditorium

Sept. 21: Todos Uno: Breaking Latino Stereotypes in our Community (Short Course)
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Buller 135

Sept. 23: Heavenly Heritage Vespers
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Seminary Chapel

Sept. 27: Lunes Latino—Latin Beats
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: TBA

Sept. 28: Todos Uno: Financial Education (Short Course)
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Buller 135

Sept. 30: University Chapel—Latino Feature Artist: Tiago Arrais
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Newbold Auditorium

Sept. 30: Heavenly Heritage Vespers
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Seminary Chapel

Oct. 4–8: Spirit Week

Oct. 7: University Chapel—¿God, que quieres?
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Newbold Auditorium

Oct. 7: Heavenly Heritage Vespers
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Seminary Chapel

Oct. 8: Todos Uno: Mental Health (Short Course)
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Buller 135

Oct. 14: University Chapel—Latino Celebration with special guest Milton Coronado
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Howard Performing Arts Center

Oct. 14: Heavenly Heritage Vespers
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Garber Auditorium, Chan Shun Hall

Oct. 15: Proximity Latino Vespers
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Pioneer Memorial Church

Oct. 16: Makarios Sabbath
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Seminary Chapel

Oct. 16: Noche Latina
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: TBA

Oct. 19: Todos Uno: Matriarchy and the Oppression of Women (Short Course)
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Buller 135

I look forward to celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with all of you as we take the opportunity as a campus to affirm and appreciate the contributions of Hispanics to our campus, our country and our world.

Grace and peace,

Michael Nixon
Vice President for University Culture & Inclusion