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Hispanic Heritage Month

September

9/10 - La Asada

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Housing Multipurpose Room & Lawn

Description: Come connect with the CSUSB community, and learn the history of carne asada while enjoying a bite to eat!

Contact: Michelle.Marin-Martinez@csusb.edu

9/15 - ALFSS Bienvenida HHM Kick Off

Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: SUN Conference Center

Description: The Association of Latino Faculty, Staff & Students (ALFSS) invites you to join us for our ¡Bienvenida! Welcome Celebration as we kick off the 2026–2027 academic year!

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we invite faculty, staff, students, and members of the entire campus community to stop by, connect with one another, and learn more about ALFSS and our commitment to supporting and strengthening our CSUSB community.

Whether you are new to CSUSB or returning for another academic year, all are welcome, and we would be delighted to have you join us.

Contact: Iwona-Maria Luczkiewicz Contreras, Director of Programs, icontrer@csusb.edu    Dr. Stacey Ortiz, President, Stacey.Ortiz@csusb.edu

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9/15 - Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-off (PDC Campus)

Time: 11:30AM - 1:00 PM
Location:  Live Stream- RG Lounge

Description: 100 tamales from Las Carretas delivered

9/16 - Papel Picado for Hispanic Heritage Month

Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: SMSU South, Board Room

Description: Get creative with us at Creative Time! This arts and crafts class is from 12-2 pm in SMSU South 219. We provide all the supplies, so you just need to show up and unleash your inner artist! See you there!

Contact: Sonia.Martinez@csusb.edu

9/16 - La Noche de Trivia

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Latinx Center

Description: Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a friendly trivia game with free food, prizes, and music!

Contact: Michelle.Marin-Martinez@csusb.edu

9/22 - Lemonade Lessons (PDC Campus)

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: RMSC Lounge

Description: Prospective speakers: Dr. Bonillas or Adolfo Velazquez

9/24 - Unidos en el Ritmo (Zumba) (PDC Campus)

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: IW Theater

Description: Goodie bags with gatorades, protein bars, and cooling towels. 

9/28 - Latino Baseball History Project Book Giveaway 

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Pfau Library & PDC Library

Description: Giveaway of books featuring photographs of Southern California Latino Baseball Leagues from the CSUSB Libraries premier special collection!

Contact: rebecca.lubas@csusb.edu

9/29 - Noche De Juegos (PDC Campus)

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: RMSC Lounge

Description: 

  • 3 games (Dominos, Yo sabo, Loteria) 
  • Painting (calaveras y tazas) 
  • 1 M.C for yo sabo, 1 M.C for Loteria 
  • Food: Cater tacos (birria sinaloa / Pueblo Viejo). 
  • Drinks: Jarritos, wate, coke. 
  • Snacks: Mexican Candy. (2 gift baskets) raffle tickets

October

10/7 - G.A.Y - Queer & Brown Origins of Alt Subcultures

Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: QTRC (SMSU North 3315)

Description: Learn about how Queer and Latiné communities have shaped Goth, Emo, and Alternative Subcultures!

Contact: Michelle.Marin-Martinez@csusb.edu

10/8 - Breaking Barriers Through: Cumbia

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: SMSU South Fourplex

Description: Ever been to a baile? Join the LatinX Center in learning about different dance styles and the rich culture behind them!  

Contact: Michelle.Marin-Martinez@csusb.edu

10/12 - Next Step: Latinx Futures Mixer

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: SMSU North Conference Centers C & D

Description: Come and meet faculty & staff from a variety of career pathways at our event that highlights Latinx representation in higher roles. This is a space for students to connect, learn, and envision their futures.

Contact: Michelle.Marin-Martinez@csusb.edu

 

Past Events

9/15/25 - Salsa & Salsa (PDC)
Join us as we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a Salsa Lesson during Coyote Hour. Enjoy delicious snacks including chips and salsa, esquites, and raspados while celebrating culture, community, and connection.
Monday, September 15 | Coyote Hour (12–1 PM)
 
Location - PDC
 
9/15/25 - Book Giveaway: How the Garcia Girls Lost their accents

Sponsored by: CSUSB Library & PDC Library

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the CSUSB & PDC Library is hosting a special book giveaway featuring a thoughtfully selected collection of work by a Hispanic and Latino author. Students are invited to stop by and pick up a free book—available while supplies last!"
 
9/16/25 - ALFSS Bienvenida - Hispanic Heritage Month Opening!

Sponsored by: ALFSS, Academic Affairs

Time: 11:30AM - 1:30PM

Location: SMSU South - Event Center

The ALFSS Bienvenida is an annual welcome event at CSUSB that connects new and returning students, faculty, and staff to the Latino community while celebrating the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. Designed as a culturally affirming gathering, the Bienvenida provides an inclusive space to build community, foster belonging, and highlight campus resources, organizations, and opportunities for engagement that support student success. The event’s objectives are to welcome incoming and returning students into a supportive environment, foster stronger connections between students, faculty, and staff through networking and mentorship, showcase campus resources that contribute to academic achievement and holistic development, and celebrate Latino culture, identity, and contributions within higher education. With an expected attendance of approximately 80 participants from both the San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses, the target audience includes undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and administrators committed to strengthening solidarity and cultural pride. To ensure a meaningful experience, ALFSS respectfully requests Engagement Funding support to cover anticipated costs such as catering and refreshments, cultural décor and event materials, room reservations with audio/visual support, and promotional efforts through flyers and digital marketing. By centering Latino culture, highlighting faculty and staff contributions, and promoting engagement, the Bienvenida advances CSUSB’s mission of inclusivity, diversity, and student success.
 
9/16/25 - Nuestro Orgullo: Juntos en Artivismo

Sponsored by: QTRC

Time: 3:00-5:00PM

Location: SMSU North Pub Garden

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Bisexual Awareness Week with a workshop led by Johanna Toruño and Amy Quichiz highlighting the impact of art and creativity as a form of resistance and healing for queer and trans Latinx communities.

Contact: Michelle.Marin-Martinez@csusb.edu

9/17/25 - Creative Time: Mini Pinata Making

Sponsored by: The Retreat

Time: 12:00-2:00PM

Location: The Retreat, SMSU South

Mark your calendars for creative time!!
🖌️🎨🖼️🧑‍🎨🧵
Join us for afternoons of fun and creativity. Our first class is on August 27 at SMSU 219.
See you there!!

Contact: Sonia.Martinez@csusb.edu

10/2/25 - Loteria, Pan Dulce, y Poder

Time: 4:00 - 6:00PM

Location: Latinx Resource Center

10/3/25 - LEAD Summit

Time: 12:00-2:00PM

Location: SUS, Retreat

10/9/25 - Cafecito con PDC
Take a break and connect with the Palm Desert Campus community at Cafecito con PDC. Join us for coffee, conversation, and community building during Coyote Hour.
 
Thursday, Oct. 9 | Coyote Hour (12–1 PM) Palm Desert Campus
 
Location - PDC
 
10/14/25 - Somos CSUSB: La Pinata

Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: SMSU North Conference Center B

10/16/25 - Normalizing Inequality: How Californians make sense of the growing divide

Time: 12:00 - 1:15 PM

Location: PL-4005