Hispanic Heritage Month

This programming is for educational and academic purposes and all are welcome.

Check back for 2025 events

.......... 2024 EVENTS ..........

Leading for Impact

Sept. 17, 2024
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
WSU Ogden, Wildcat Theatre in the Shepherd Union

Event Speakers:

Dra. Yudi Vargas Lewis

WSU Executive Director for Emerging Hispanic Institution

Nubia Peña

Senior Advisor and Director - Access & Opportunity, Office of Gov. Spencer J. Cox

Laís Martinez

Assistant Commissioner for Engagement and Educational Opportunity, Utah System of Higher Education (USHE).

Crack your boots with WSU Ballet Folklorico!

Sept. 17, 18, 24, 25 and Oct. 1, 2, 8 and 9
4 - 6 p.m.
WSU Ogden, Wildcat Theatre in the Shepherd Union

Harvest Moon Celebration with WSU Ballet Folklorico

Sept. 21, 2024
25th St, Ogden

What it takes to be a Leader!

An interesting story of legacy and advocacy for the upcoming generations.

Sept. 24, 2024
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
WSU Ogden, Fireplace Lounge in the Shepherd Union

Bios:

Legacy:
Louis Barraza (1942-2021)

Former WSU Coordinator for Multicultural Center

Speaker:
Benjamin Barraza, MBA MRes

John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics

Speaker:
Eulogio Alejandre

First Hispanic Senator (1970) and current principal of Esperanza Elementary, West Valley City

Latin Art “Our Roots” Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit with Artes de México en Utah

Oct. 1 - 31
WSU Ogden, Shepherd Union Bridge

Shakespeare’s “Bilingual Winter’s Tale” Project

Oct. 4, 2024
5 p.m.
Dumke Arts Plaza, 2510 E Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT
English and Spanish

El Mercadito: Hispanic, Latino and LatinX Farmers Market

Oct. 8 and 9, 2024
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WSU Ogden, Shepherd Union

Rhymes and Live Music: Harps and Cuatros

Oct. 8 and 9, 2024
- Oct. 8: Fortaleza Venezolana, Harps
- Oct. 9: Los Chasquis, Per
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
WSU Ogden, Shepherd Union Atrium

Yoga, Trauma and Healing en Español!

Oct. 10, 2024
5 - 6 p.m.
Shepherd Union 321, WSU Ogden

Counseling and Psychological Services and Andres Herbón, Yoga Coach. Bring your mat, water and wear comfortable clothing.

Keynote: Why Hispanic Heritage Month?

Oct. 15, 2024
12:20 - 1:30 p.m.
Wildcat Theatre, Shepherd Union, WSU Ogden

Keynote Speaker:

Olivia Jaramillo, Equality in Utah

Olivia is a Social Psychology Researcher and Strategic Leadership Consultant. She is currently Director for Public Outreach and Training at Equality Utah. She was born and raised in Mexico. She’s a retired United States Air Force Veteran, where she served on tours to Iraq, Europe, and humanitarian missions into Africa. In 2016 she was one of the first individuals nationwide to legally change her name and gender marker while still serving on Active Duty. She is a Commissioner on the Salt Lake City Human Rights Commission, a member of the YWCA’s Public Policy Committee, and was a political candidate in 2020. She was awarded the 2023 Utah’s 40 over 40 women making an impact award, and currently lives in Salt Lake City with her son Oliver.

Spanish Poetry and Short Story Writing Contest

Oct. 15, 2024
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Happy Magpie Book and Quill 455 25th St. Ogden Utah 84401.
The contest is open from Sept. 2 - Oct. 2. Winners will be announced Oct 15 at this event.
Link to submit poetry and short stories: Indigenous People Day! Poetry and Short Story Contest