Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM)
September 15 – October 15
The Department of Multicultural Affairs is proud to announce Hispanic Heritage Month 2012! This exciting celebration will be held September 15 - October 15 and serves as an opportunity for the UT Arlington community to embrace the Hispanic culture through cultural, educational and social on-campus events. Be a part of this campus tradition, while making new friends and celebrating diversity!
Hispanic Heritage Month 2012 Events
Fiesta
Monday, September 17
UC Palo Duro Lounge, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
The celebration begins! This year, Hispanic Heritage Month will kick off with an afternoon of entertainment and festivity. Sing along with our featured Mariachi band and enjoy poetry readings written by famous Hispanic authors! Plus, we will have a special exhibition showcasing notable Hispanic leaders. Admission is free and open to the UTA community. Hosted by the Multicultural Mavericks.
Carnaval
Wednesday, September 26
UC Mall (Rain site: UC Bluebonnet Ballroom), 6:30 p.m.
Newly revamped for 2012! Amazing changes are in store, so gather your friends and get ready to dance the night away at our Carnaval street jam featuring a live DJ! Join the masquerade with live stilt-walkers, dancers, and Carnaval queens. And don’t miss the chance to stop by interactive booths, create crafts, and enjoy free give-aways. Admission is free and open to the UTA community. Hosted by the Multicultural Mavericks.
Movie Night - Stand and Deliver
Monday, October 1
UC Concho, 6:30 p.m.
Our feature film, “Stand and Deliver,” is the compelling true-life story of East Los Angeles calculus high school teacher Jaime Escalante (Edward James Olmos) who surmounted overwhelming odds in his efforts to inspire and educate his students. Don’t forget that popcorn will be available for all in attendance! Admission is free and open to the public. Hosted by the Multicultural Mavericks.
Goooal! Soccer Tournament
Saturday, October 6
UTA Intramural Fields, 9 a.m.
Enjoy playing soccer? Think you and your friends have what it takes to be champions? Then you should join the Hispanic Heritage Month benefit soccer tournament! Gather a team of 8 players to compete or just stop by to cheer on your favorites! Register a team by Monday, Oct. 1 at noon. All proceeds benefit UTA Alumni Association Hispanic Scholarship. Hosted by the Multicultural Mavericks.
Movie Night and House Party
Friday, October 12
4 p.m., CMAS - Center for Mexican American Studies, upper floor of the UC
The Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS), in partnership with Multicultural Affairs, is hosting a house party at its offices on the upper floor of the University Center. This is your chance to be part of a nationwide network of house parties viewing the documentary “Precious Knowledge: Ethnic Studies Under Attack,” a documentary film about revolutionary education. Plus, learn how to get involved in CMAS and support Ethnic Studies. Admission is free and open to the UTA community. Hosted by CMAS.
View the official CMAS Movie Night poster.
Semana de Cultura
Semana began in 1970 when the Association of Mexican American Students (AMAS) saw a need on campus for a program to celebrate the Hispanic culture, and they called it “Semana Chicana.” As the celebration grew in popularity, Multicultural Affairs led the initiative in continued collaboration with students. The name was changed in 1985 because the students who put the program together wanted to represent all Hispanic cultures. The program has been held every year since and is now part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Register Now!
Register a team for the Hispanic Heritage Month Goooal! Soccer Tournament.
The deadline to register is Monday, Oct. 1
CARNAVAL: 6TH ANNUAL DANCING WITH MAVERICKS
This special event was the first event ever planned by students when the Multicultural Mavericks program began in 2007. Now a Hispanic Heritage Month tradition, this exciting street jam features interactive booths, prizes, and music and traditionally attracts over 300 students!
