SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 — The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is proud to announce a vibrant and culturally enriching lineup of programs in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is recognized nationally from September 15 to October 15. This annual celebration pays tribute to the rich history, traditions and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. This year UTSA has selected the theme “Hispanic Heritage Month: Prosperity, Power and Progress.”
UTSA’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration will feature an array of events that showcase the diverse cultural heritage of Hispanic communities, with engaging activities for students, faculty, staff and the public. Lectures, workshops, a game night and festivals hosted by departments from all parts of campus will take place throughout the month and offer students, faculty, staff and the San Antonio community plenty of opportunities to engage through the university.
In San Antonio, the festivities will commence on September 14 with the Jovita Idar quarter celebration. This event, co-hosted by UTSA, the U.S. Mint and the National Women’s History Museum, will be held at the UTSA Downtown Campus. Latina journalist Maria Hinojosa will deliver the evening’s keynote address.
UTSA has always been committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, and this year's Hispanic Heritage Month programming is a testament to that commitment. The university's extensive lineup of events, workshops, performances and discussions promises to engage, educate and entertain students, faculty, staff and the public.
Key events in UTSA’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
Painting with Roadrunner Productions
Wednesday, September 13 • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
UTSA Main Campus, Student Union Rowdy Lawn
This event provides students the opportunity to show their creative side while celebrating the impact of art during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Jovita Idar Quarter Celebration
Roundtable: This Historical Significance, Public Impact, and Legacy of Jovita Idar
Thursday, September 14 • 5:30 p.m.
UTSA Downtown Campus, Buena Vista Street Building Aula Canaria
Jovita Idar Quarter Release Celebration
Thursday, September 14 • 7 p.m.
UTSA Downtown Campus, Buena Vista Theater
UTSA, the United States Mint, and the National Women’s History Museum will co-host the release of the latest coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program, featuring Jovita Idar, a Mexican-American journalist, activist, teacher and suffragist.
Calle UTSA
Wednesday, September 20 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
UTSA Main Campus, Student Union Paseo
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the university’s very own street fair, Calle UTSA. Attendees will enjoy activities, performances, food, music and piñatas to break open. Free to UTSA students, faculty and staff.
Lotería Game Night hosted by UTSA Student Success Centers
Thursday, September 28 • 4 to 7:30 p.m.
UTSA Main Campus, Student Union Denman Ballroom (SU 2.01.28)
Have a blast playing Lotería, an iconic game in Mexican culture. The UTSA Student Success Centers will also have resources available for students to learn more about programs and services.
Youth Voter Fest
Saturday, September 30 • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
UTSA Downtown Campus
Join the fun and celebrate the beginning of High School Voter Registration Week and National Voter Education Week. This free event is open to high school students, UTSA students, faculty and staff, and the Greater San Antonio community.
Tech Tables Innovación GOVTECH IT and Leadership Summit
Friday, October 13 • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
UTSA School of Data Science
Saturday, October 14 • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas eSix eSports Gaming Arena
Are you ready to dive into San Antonio’s Tech scene? Join UTSA, University Technology Solutions and the city of San Antonio for the two-day GOVTECH IT and Leadership Summit: Innovadores 2023. The summit will feature state, city and university panelists and speakers involved in the city’s latest technology ventures.
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Día en la Sombrilla, formerly Fiesta UTSA, is a festival hosted each spring as a part of Fiesta® San Antonio events. Sponsored by Roadrunner Productions, the event features music, food, confetti, games, event t-shirts, and more.
Sombrilla Plaza, Main CampusCovidence is a systematic & scoping review tool used to streamline the process of screening and reviewing articles. Using this software, research teams can easily import studies, perform automatic deduplication, and extract data using templates. This workshop will show attendees how to start a review in Covidence, add collaborators, and get started on screening.
Virtual (Zoom)In this workshop, attendees will be introduced to Pandas, a Python tool for working with data easily. It makes it simple to organize and analyze information when data is organized and categorized, like spreadsheets or tables.
Group Spot B, John Peace LibraryEach fall and spring semester, students convene at the Main Campus at UTSA with booths, ideas and prototypes. A crowd of judges, local organizations, students, faculty and sponsors walk around and talk to the students about their projects and ask questions. Students get the real-life experience of "pitching" their project with hopes of getting funding or support to move to the next level.
UTSA Convocation Center, Main CampusJoin the doctoral candidates for the Doctoral Conferreal Ceremony and celebrate their accomplishments.
Arts Building Recital Hall, Main CampusCelebrate the graduates from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, College of Education and Human Development, Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design and University College.
AlamodomeCelebrate the graduates from the College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and College of Sciences.
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