Hispanic Heritage Month
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside recognizes and honors the cultural diversity that our students and community bring to our campus. Hispanic Heritage Month is nationally recognized for September 15-October 15 and aligns with independence days of many Latin American countries. We honor and recognize the history, culture, and achievements of Hispanic/Latin Americans. Hispanic Heritage Month provides the opportunity to come together and celebrate our cultural intricacies via the arts, social connections, music, cultural awareness and various sessions that we offer. Join in and be sure to stay connected through Facebook and Instagram to be in the know of upcoming events!
Social Media Campaign: Nuestro Futuro! Recognizing Young Latinx Leaders!
Throughout the heritage month, we will highlight inspiring young Latinx leaders who contribute to our future in areas surrounding social justice, entertainment, culture, education, government, and more! Tune in to @omsauwp, to see these leaders on our Instagram and Facebook stories!
Hispanic Heritage Month Library Collection
SEP 15-OCT 15 | UW-PARKSIDE LIBRARY
The UW-Parkside Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a curated Hispanic Heritage Month collection that presents notable Latina/o/e/x authors and artists including works of nonfiction, fiction, anthologies, poetry, DVDs, CDs and even graphic novels! These items are available for checkout with a Ranger Card or photo ID. Additionally, you utilize Mango languages, a free program for all currently enrolled students or employees at UW-Parkside. Spanish, French, Portuguese, Dutch, and Haitian Creole are all available for learners. Suggestions for Library purchase are also welcome. Contact Liz Antaramian | antarame@uwp.edu for more information.
Sponsor | UW-Parkside Library
Latinos Unidos (LU) Weekly Meetings
With the intent to establish a community of support where students can share unique educational experiences, LU aims to provide cultural education and social function to the community. They are devoted to developing a sense of pride among students toward diverse Latino heritage. Not Latinx, not a problem. Everyone is welcome to join LU and explore Latinx cultures. Check out LU’s weekly meetings, Wednesdays from 12-1pm in Molinaro L111!
EVENTS
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH KICK-OFF
SEP 14 | 4-6 PM | Student Center Terrace (outside of the Brickstone Grill and Eatery)
Our month of celebration will kick off with Noche de Fiesta. Join us as we recognize the 2022 local leaders who have created an impact in our community and take part in our activity tables, light refreshments, and enjoy a performance by La Perla Tapatía.
4:00 PM | Reception at the Student Center Terrace
4:30 PM | Leadership Awards Announcement
5:30 PM | La Perla Tapatía performance
Co-sponsors | College of Social Sciences and Professional Studies, College of Arts and Humanities, Latinos Unidos, and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
LATINX-OWNED MINI MERCADO
SEP 21 | 11 AM-4 PM | The Bridge
Mercados (markets) are large areas in a city where you can get different items like food, clothing, jewelry, and other goods at a fair price. Since the times of the indigenous tribes in Latin America, markets have been a way to get new items and a way to grow a strong relationship with different people. Stop by this mini mercado with a range of items that will be sold such as plants, baked goods and sweets, clothing, collectibles and much more!
Sponsor | Latinos Unidos
MOSAIC WORKSHOP | IS BAD BUNNY AN ACTIVIST?
SEP 26 | 12-1 PM | MOLINARO L111
Join the MOSAIC Educators for a special Hispanic Heritage Month Workshop! They will be presenting and leading a discussion about activism, Bad Bunny, and what activism could look like for you.
Sponsor | Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
AUTHOR TALK: FREDERICK LUIS ALDAMA
SEP 27 | 4 PM | The Rita, Bedford Concert Hall
“Latinx Stories Matter!” Professor Aldama, aka Professor Latinx, will unzip his brain, offering a performative multimedia extravaganza of all things Latinx pop culture in the 21st century. This includes an exploration of how contemporary mainstream pop culture simplifies and straightjackets Latinx identity and experience. He will then contrast this with today’s abundance of Latinx created pop cultural phenomena—including performative readings from his own fiction and comic books—that vitally complicates and enriches our understanding of Latinx identity and experience. Along the way he will present a dynamic model for understanding Latinx subjects as active transformers of the world we live in today. Meet and greet to follow.
Sponsor | College of Arts and Humanities
About Frederick Luis Aldama
Frederick Luis Aldama is the Jacob & Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities at the University of Texas, Austin, where he is also founder and director of the Latinx Pop Lab. He is an award-winning author, co-author, editor, and coeditor of over 48 books, including an Eisner for Latinx Superheroes in Mainstream Comics. He is author of several children’s books, including The Adventures of Chupacabra Charlie (published in English and Spanish) and Con Papá / With Papá as well as co-creator of the animation short, Carlitos Chupacabra, currently on a world film festival tour. He was recently inducted into the Texas Institute of Letters and the Ohio State University's Office of Diversity & Inclusion Hall of Fame.
LOTERIA IN THE LIBRARY
SEP 28 | 12-1 PM | The Book & Brew
Come play a round or two of the beloved game, Lotería, in our renovated library space! Have fun, meet new faces, and win candy. No registration is necessary. Games will start around 12:15 to allow players to color in and decorate their game cards. Please note: all games will be played in Spanish. Don’t know Spanish? Consider registering for a free account with Mango Languages!
Sponsor | UW-Parkside Library
“I WANT YOU TO WIN”: A CONVERSATION WITH FRANCESCA MAYCA WEGNER
OCT 5 | 12-1 PM | Student Center, Cinema
Francesca will share insights and stories about being the daughter of a Peruvian immigrant and the challenges she has faced on her academic and professional journey. She explores the immense opportunities that exist for Latino students in Wisconsin to reach their fullest potential, and why representation and mentorship matter. Join Francesca for a candid conversation about the importance of knowing yourself, believing in the possibilities, and the power of dreaming big!
Co-sponsors | Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and Office of Equity Diversity and Inclusion
About Francesca Mayca Wegner
Francesca Mayca Wegner (she/her/ella) serves as executive director of HPGM. Francesca joined the organization in April 2021, focused on the strategic growth of the organization and committed to ensuring HPGM initiatives further advance the growing Latino talent pool in Wisconsin. With extensive experience building and fostering strategic partnerships that enrich our community and drive positive change, she champions the intentional creation of spaces where others can bring their whole selves to their work and feel valued.
Francesca is passionate about investing in the community through organizations focused on increasing economic opportunities and equitable access to education and mentoring for Latinos, as well as animal welfare. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Hispanic Collaborative, My Way Out, the Higher Education Regional Alliance (HERA) Steering Committee, and as a mentor in the Nativity Jesuit Academy Mentoring Program.
In 2021, Francesca was recognized as one of Wisconsin’s 36 Most Influential Latino Leaders by Madison365 and named a 2022 Milwaukee Business Journal 40 Under 40 award recipient. As an extension of her work with HPGM, Francesca serves on the MATC President's Task Force on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Aurora West Allis Medical Center Steering Council; and the Marquette University Hispanic-Serving Institution Advisory Committee.
A proud Golden Eagle, Francesca earned both her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees from Marquette University.
In her free time, you can find Francesca cozying up with a good book and local cup of coffee or spending time with her husband Ted and their two dogs Michael Jordan and Scottie.
NOON CONCERT SERIES | INTI RAYMI
OCT 7 | 12-1 PM | The Rita, Bedford Concert Hall
The Noon Concert Series is a highly popular series of free performances presented Friday at the noon hour during the Fall and Spring semesters, featuring an interesting and diverse range of performances, including solo and chamber recitals, large group concerts, and lecture/recitals.
Tickets are not required for this free event. All performances are held in Bedford Concert Hall. Free parking is available in Lots B & C. Noon concerts are not ticketed. Seating is first-come, first-serve.
Sponsor | College of Arts and Humanities
LATINX COMMUNITY MIXER
OCT 12 | 4-5:30 PM | The Book & Brew
Calling all Latinx/Hispanic Students, Faculty, and Staff! You’re invited to the Latinx Community Mixer. For this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, we wanted to bring the people together, juntos. Enjoy conversations, food and refreshments, games, and giveaways as we build our community here at Parkside!
Sponsor | Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
NOON CONCERT SERIES | MARIACHI MEXICO INTERNACCIONAL
OCT 14 | 12-1 PM | The Rita, Bedford Concert Hall
The Noon Concert Series is a highly popular series of free performances presented Friday at the noon hour during the Fall and Spring semesters, featuring an interesting and diverse range of performances, including solo and chamber recitals, large group concerts, and lecture/recitals.
Tickets are not required for this free event. All performances are held in Bedford Concert Hall. Free parking is available in Lots B & C. Noon concerts are not ticketed. Seating is first-come, first-serve.
Sponsor | College of Arts and Humanities
NEED MORE INFO?
Amanda Markwardt | 262-595-3182 | markward@uwp.edu