Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic and Latin culture beginning on September 6 with events through October 10.
2024 National Hispanic Month Theme
“Pioneers of Change:Shaping the Futute Together"— Yvette Delgado
Poster by Mariana I. Purcell Rivera
Join us for these events and continue to check the calendar for event updates.
Canta: Festival de la Cancion
When: Friday, September 6, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: UTC University Center Auditorium
Sponsor: UTC Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures, River City Company, Lyndhurst Foundation, and Fiestaval.
The audience will enjoy a variety of musical genres in Spanish here at UTC and at the Grand Finale during Fiestaval: A Taste of Latin America on October 5th in Miller Park, Chattanooga. For more information visit https://cantafestival.com/
Hispanic Heritage Month Timeline
When: September 16 – October 15, 2024
Where: UTC Lupton Hall 1st floor, Multicultural Center
Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Affairs
Visit the Multicultural Center in Lupton Hall 119, to learn through a visual timeline about Hispanic Heritage Month.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage with UTC Library
When: September 15th to October 15th, 2024
Where: Click here to see electronic collections
Sponsor: UTC Library
An engaging array of themed electronic resources to allow you to explore at your own pace.
Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff – A Celebration of Latin American Cuisine
When: Monday, September 16, 2024
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: UTC Lupton Hall 1st floor
Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Affairs
Enjoy cuisine from a local vendor- Guacamole Cocina Latina, music, photo & selfie station, a visual timeline about Hispanic Heritage Month, explore Hispanic and Latin American countries, visit with organizations and departments, swag and more.
Hispanic Heritage Festival with Lapaz and Beth Cup Tournament
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Highland Park Commons and Commons' fields
Sponsors: City of Chattanooga, La Paz Chattanooga, Highland Park Commons, and the Bethlehem Center.
The party is set for Saturday, September 21 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Highland Park Commons, with free admission. There will be Latin entertainment, food, and local artisans. The Beth Cup, a soccer tournament, continues after the party from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Commons' fields.
Spanish Conversation Table/ Mesa de Español
When: Friday, September 27, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Lupton 239 - Language Lab
Sponsors: UTC Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
Join in the dialogue. At least two professors will attend each of the conversation tables.
A Day with Guest Writer: Tomás Q. Morín
Associate Professor of Creative Writing
Rice University
When: Friday, September 27, 2024
MCLL Hispanic Heritage Month Reception with Tomás Q. Morín
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Location: Lupton Hall 239
Sponsors: UTC Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
Hispanic Heritage Month Reception with HOLA with Tomás Q. Morín
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Multicultural Center Lupton Hall Suite 119
Sponsor: Hispanic Outreach Leadership Association
Meacham Writer’s Workshop with Tomás Q. Morín
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: UTC Library Roth Reading Room
Sponsors: UTC College of Arts and Sciences, Division of Advancement and Alumni Affairs, Department of English, Latin American Studies, Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures, and the George C. Connor Professorship.
Meacham Writer’s Workshop featuring Tomás Q. Morín faculty member at Rice University. Professor Morín has written and/or translated multiple works. The workshop also features writers, Ira Sukrungruang and Christian J. Collier.
Study Abroad Spotlight- Mexico
When: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 MocSync Link
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: UTC Lupton Hall 1st floor
Sponsors: Center for Global Education and Office of Multicultural Affairs
Join the Center for Global Education and the Office of Multicultural Affairs to learn about study abroad opportunities in highlighted Hispanic Countries. Learn about a Study Abroad alum's experience in Mexico and discover how you can explore other study abroad opportunities.
Blood Wedding
When:
Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday, Oct 3, 2024, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, Oct 4, 2024, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct 5, 2024, 2pm to 4pm
Saturday, Oct 5, 2024, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Dorothy Ward Theatre (UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine Street, Chattanooga, TN)
Sponsors: UTC Theatre Company
Admission: Purchase Tickets here
Cycles of violence and revenge churn in this mythic tale by Spain's legendary poet and playwright Federico García Lorca. Translation by Lillian Groag.
Fiestaval: A Taste of Latin America
When: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Miller Park, Downtown Chattanooga
Sponsors: UTC Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures, River City Company, Lyndhurst Foundation, Fiestaval, and Canta.
The event will feature several offerings including The Grand Finale of Canta: Festival de La Canción en Español, DJ’s, live music, dancers, movie screening, kids zone, and more. For more information visit www.fiestavalfest.com
Latin Dance and Lotería Night
When: Thursday, October 10, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: UTC Lupton Hall 1st floor
Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Affairs
Traditional Hispanic game, Lotería, a game of chance, similar to bingo, but using images on a deck of cards, facilitated by students from the Hispanic Outreach Leadership Association (H.O.L.A.). A lso a dance experience where you may enjoy and learn cultural dances featuring student leaders from the Hispanic Outreach Leadership Association (H.O.L.A.). Resheshments