LATINX HERITAGE MONTH 2022

September 15-October 15

Art, Cultural, and Geographical Exhibition Display

B-Wing

Governors State University is proud to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month. Latinx Heritage Month recognizes and honors the enduring contributions and importance of Latinx Americans to the U.S. and celebrates the many heritages and cultures of Americans from or with ancestors from Mexico, the Caribbean, Spain, Central, and South America.

Visit the Latinx Heritage Month display in the ‘B’ wing to learn about the contributions, cuisine, and notable figures within the Latin culture. 

Friday Sept−16

Latinx Explosion!

12-1:30pm  |  Hall of Governors

Latinx Heritage Month serves as a cultural celebration of Latin heritage. Join us as we begin the celebration with free food, music and trivia. All are welcome! 

Saturday Sept−17

Chicago Fire Soccer Match

7pm  |  Soldier Field (Chicago, IL)

Celebrate Latinx Heritage month by witnessing the Chicago Fire Soccer take on the Charlotte Football Club. Tickets are free of charge for students with limited availability. 1 ticket per student. Transportation is not provided.

Please register here. Tickets can be picked up from CSEIP (A2100) beginning September 12^th.

Thursday Sept−22

3-4pm 

Do you have questions about being a LatinX student? Join in on the conversation to discuss the importance of building relationships; self-advocacy, and receive useful resources to help navigate the road to college completion. This session features Iris Sanchez, founding Director of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives at Purdue University Northwest.

Light refreshments served.

Saturday Oct−1

National Museum of Mexican Art

9am  |  Pilsen, IL

Join us for a trip to the Mexican Art Museum –https://nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/.

Admission to the museum, lunch and transportation will be provided at no cost to students. RSVP on Jaguar Connection by September 23^rd. 

For more information, please contact Dr. Novia Pagone at npagone@govst.edu.

Thursday Oct−6

Paint la Cultura

1:30-3pm  |  Hall of Governors Patio

Celebrate Latinx culture and history through art! Paint and personalize your canvas while enjoying light refreshments.  Registration required on Jaguar Connection. Limited spaces available.

Tuesday Oct−11

Music & Motivation with Gustavo Moradel

1-2pm  |  Engbretson Hall

Meet Gustavo Moradel, a DREAMer and musician who will share his story about his passion for human rights, immigration reform, and civil and political rights. Following the presentation, Gusatavo will offer a musical performance. Light refreshments served.

Open to the GSU community.

Friday Oct−14

Salsa y Salsa

12pm-1:30pm  |  Sherman Hall

Join Student Activities Council as we wrap up the celebration of Latinx culture and history with Salsa dance lessons! Enjoy chips, salsa, and treats. All are welcome. 

LGBTQ+ History Month

Wednesday, October 5 @ 1-2:30pm 

Virtual Panel Discussion on LGBTQ+ Intimate Partner Violence 

Zoom

Domestic violence is not only an issue in heterosexual relationships, it is an issue that can impact everyone, individuals of all sexual orientations and genders.  In fact, within the LGBTQ+ community, intimate partner violence occurs at a rate equal to or even higher than that of the heterosexual community. In addition, LGBTQ+ individuals may experience other forms of domestic violence and additional barriers to seeking help due to fear of discrimination or bias. Please join us for this important interactive virtual panel discussion to learn how to get help and support survivors. 

All are welcome to attend this free virtual event.

Wednesday, October 5 @ 3-4:30pm 

LGBTQ+ Meet and Greet 

Engbretson Hall

Join us as we celebrate coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) or as an ally.  Stand in solidarity as you hear stories from the LGBTQ community and allies about their experiences and learn how to support those who came out. 

RSVP HERE

Tuesday, October 11 @ 1pm 

  National Coming Out Day – Out & Proud 

Hall of Governors 

Commemorate National Coming Out Day with the Student Activities Council! We're celebrating LGBTQ+ identity with ally resources, giveaways, and more!

RSVP HERE

Wednesday, October 12 @ 2-3pm 

A Brief History of Queer Literature 

Engbretson Hall

Enjoy a lecture that proposes to introduce audiences to the breadth of LGBTQ+ literature, its myriad themes and tropes, its value in shaping queer identity and solidifying queer history, and Queer Americans' ongoing contributions to American society.  

RSVP HERE

Monday, October 24 @ 3-4pm 

Safe Zone Training 

B2203

Safe Zone is a training program designed to raise awareness about the dynamics of gender and sexual orientation while exploring different ways to embody inclusive allyship for people of all orientations, genders, sexualities, identities and levels of being out.  This training is open to faculty and staff.  Please RSVP here by October 17, 2022.

Wednesday, October 26 @ 7-9pm  

Jaguar Ball 

Sherman Hall 

Join us for an evening of the history of ball culture, its influences in modern society and even see your own Jaguars participate in various categories to be crowned supreme at the Jaguar Ball talent show. Categories include Vocalist, Catwalk, Best Costume, and more! 

RSVP HERE