Latinx Heritage Month
Presented by Association of Latinx Students (ALAS)
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month (LHM) offers the Loyola community a chance to participate
in programs and events to celebrate Latinx heritage, nationally known as Hispanic Heritage Month. 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 Loyola 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 Loyola community!