The University of Central Arkansas is observing Hispanic Heritage Month beginning on Thursday, Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 with university groups planning a variety of celebratory events.
UCA’s Office of Diversity and Community is hosting a series of visiting food trucks that will be parked outside of the Ronnie Williams Student Center, showcasing the broad range of Hispanic cuisine. The first food truck, Las Delicias, was on campus Sept. 15 giving away free ice cream to its first 70 customers.
The Latino Student Association (LSA) will also host two events to celebrate the month: Culture Sticker Boards and Strick the Piñata are both opportunities to meet students and explore other cultures.
Hispanic Heritage Month will conclude with UCA’s Annual Amigo Fest celebration. At the amphitheater in front of the Ronnie Williams Student Center, the festival will include folk dancers, a DJ, food trucks and giveaways. This event is free and open to the public and will take place on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Full Schedule
Hispanic Food on Campus: Las Delicias
Sept. 15, 1:30 p.m.
Ronnie Williams Student Center Courtyard
Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Community
Financial Literacy Workshop
Sept. 21, 6 p.m.
Ronnie Williams Student Center, Room 205
Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Community, the Latino Student Association and the Minority Mentorship Program
Hispanic Food on Campus: Tacos El Gordo
Sept. 29, noon
Ronnie Williams Student Center Courtyard
Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Community
Hispanic Food on Campus: Tren Al Sur
Oct. 4, 11 a.m.
Ronnie Williams Student Center Courtyard
Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Community
Culture Sticker Boards
Oct. 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ronnie Williams Student Center Courtyard
Sponsored by the Latino Student Association
Hispanic Food on Campus: Las Delicias
Oct. 11, 1:30 p.m.
Ronnie Williams Student Center Courtyard
Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Community
Strike a Piñata
Oct. 13, 1:30 p.m.
Crafton Alumni Pavilion
Sponsored by the Latino Student Association
Amigo Fest
Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Amphitheater (In front of the Ronnie Williams Student Center)
Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Community
For more information about Hispanic Heritage Month at UCA, contact the Office of Diversity and Community at (501)-450-3135 or diversity@uca.edu.
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