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Get ready to celebrate at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ with a series of special virtual events from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

Events like a , a highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Latinx population and a on rice and beans will be offered throughout the month.

At noon on Wednesday, Sept. 16, log on to  “," which will feature remarks from Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and Clyde Pickett, 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s new vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion.

Also of note this year is a virtual . All members of the regional community are invited to submit artifacts relevant to aspects of their Hispanic/Latina/o/e/x racial, ethnic and cultural identity. Some ideas for inspiration include poems, songs, dance, recipes, art, photographs, narratives and souvenirs. Submitted artifacts will be displayed in an online gallery and on University social media channels throughout Hispanic Heritage Month. .

Sponsored by the , Hispanic Heritage Month is the culmination of a widespread planning effort throughout the University and beyond. The committee was chaired by Gina Garcia, associate professor in the , and the (LSA) and co-hosted by the , , , , , School of Education, , Carnegie Mellon University and others. Programming for the month reflects LSA’s four core principles: cultural, educational, social and advocacy.