Shenandoah Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff

Sept. 15 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Brandt Student Center, Room 123 (B-SAC)

Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month on Monday, Sept. 15, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Brandt Student Center, Room 123 (B-SAC) with Estudiantes Unidos and the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity. Enjoy games, food and fellowship, and bring friends for a night of fun. All are welcome. For more information, email Dahlia Ashford at mosaiccenter@su.edu.

Hispanic Heritage Month Display Table

Sept. 17 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Brandt Student Center, Lobby

The Mosaic Center for Diversity will host a Hispanic Heritage Month information table Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. All are welcome to stop by and explore the display. For more information, email mosaiccenter@su.edu.

Celebración de Winchester

Sept. 20 | noon – 4 p.m. | Old Town Winchester

The annual Celebración of Winchester in Old Town Winchester will offer music, Latin food, community resources, activities for children, and much more! Visit the event’s Facebook page or website for details.

Volunteer Opportunities with Just Neighbors for Latin Festival Fundraiser

Sept. 19 & 20

Just Neighbors, a nonprofit that works to build community through education, advocacy, and volunteerism, needs volunteers to help with various tasks for its Latin Festival Fundraiser at Braddock Street United Methodist Church in Winchester, Virginia. Opportunities are available on Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20. You can find all the details and sign up at Signup Genius.

Latin Festival Fundraiser

Sept. 20 | 4:30 – 7 p.m. | Braddock Street UMC, 115 Wolfe St., Winchester, VA 22601

Just Neighbors invites the community to the 2nd Annual Latin Festival Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept, 20, from 4:30–7 p.m. at Braddock Street United Methodist Church.
This vibrant, family-friendly event will feature live music, a dance performance by Folklore es Vida, delicious Latin food from a local vendor, a silent auction, and a community celebration — all in support of critical legal services for immigrant children and families across the Shenandoah Valley. For more information, contact Just Neighbors Rural Programs Office Manager Heather Gomez at heather@justneighbors.org. 

Lotería Game and Art Night

Sept. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | Henkel Hall, Hester Auditorium, Room 105

Enjoy a Lotería game night Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 7-9 p.m. in Henkel Hall, Hester Auditorium, Room 105. Lotería, the Spanish word for “lottery,” is a traditional game of chance often called Mexican bingo. Players use illustrated cards, and prizes will be awarded to winners. Hosted by the Office of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity. For more information, contact mosaiccenter@su.edu.

Dialogue: Cultural Crossroads: Where Latinx & LGBTQ+ Identities Meet

Sept. 29 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Henkel Hall, Hester Auditorium, Room 105

Explore the intersection of Latinx and LGBTQ+ identities through personal stories and professional insights shared at a panel discussion Monday, Sept. 29, in Henkel Hall, Hester Auditorium (Room 105). Topics include family, community and self-acceptance, highlighting the resilience, joy and cultural contributions of queer Latinx individuals. The discussion is open to all and aims to foster dialogue, learning and inclusivity. Hosted by the Lavender Lounge. For more information, contact lavenderlounge@su.edu.

Spanish Hour at the Library

Sept. 30 | 7-8 p.m. | Smith Library, First Floor

Enhance your confidence with Spanish practice. Stop by the first floor of the Alson Smith, Jr. Library Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 7-8 p.m. for an hour of informal conversation with fellow learners. For more information, contact Adela Borrallo-Solis at aborrall@su.edu.

Hispanic Heritage Month Movie Night

Oct. 1 | 9 p.m. | Goodson Chapel-Recital Hall

A Hispanic Heritage Month movie night is being held on Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 9-11 p.m. in Goodson Chapel-Recital Hall. The film follows a boy who, after losing the grandmother who raised him, risks his life to travel to the United States in search of his mother, who is an undocumented immigrant working in Los Angeles. Sponsored by the Office of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity and Spiritual Life. For more information, contact mosaiccenter@su.edu.

Fire, Moonlight & Majesty

Oct. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Armstrong Concert Hall

Join us for an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance as the Symphony Orchestra presents a vibrant and evocative program. The concert opens with Rimsky-Korsakov’s dazzling Capriccio Espagnol, op. 34, alive with color and Spanish flair. Next, be enchanted by the achingly beautiful “Song to the Moon” from Dvořák’s Rusalka, featuring the radiant voice of soloist Cadence Weaver*and conducted by Jordan Wright. In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Carlos Chávez’s Symphony No. 2 (“Sinfonía India”) brings rhythmic energy and cultural richness to the stage. The night culminates with Mozart’s majestic Symphony No. 41 in C Major (“Jupiter”), a masterwork of elegance and exuberance. Prepare to be swept away by the power and beauty of orchestral music at its finest. For more information, contact the Box Office at 540-665-4569.

Sunday Night: Live! Featuring a Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

Oct. 5 | 8 p.m. | Goodson Chapel-Recital Hall

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music and Holy Communion in both Spanish and English, along with a sermon on “Loving By Listening,” preached by United Methodist chaplain, Rev. Dr. Victor Gómez, from 8-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 in Goodson Chapel-Recital Hall Hosted by Spiritual Life.  For more information, contact SpiritualLife@su.edu.

Savor the Flavors (Taste Testing)

Oct. 8 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Brandt Student Center, Room 120 (Mosaic Center)

Experience diverse cultures through food as you try Peruvian, Mexican, Salvadoran, and Dominican dishes and more at a food tasting Friday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center, Room 120. Hosted by the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity. For more information, contact mosaiccenter@su.edu.  

Indigenous Peoples Day Table

Oct. 13 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Brandt Student Center, Lobby

Join the Mosaic Center for Diversity on Monday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center lobby to explore the intersection of Hispanic/Latino and Indigenous cultures. The display highlights countries that observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day, notable figures with Indigenous heritage, and cultural traditions. For more information, contact Dahlia Ashford at mosaiccenter@su.edu.

Hispanic Heritage Month- Jeopardy

Oct. 14 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Brandt Student Center, Ferrari Room

Let’s end Hispanic Heritage Month with some rounds of Jeopardy, fun, and fellowship. Bring your friends for a night of fun presented by Estudiantes Unidos and the Office of Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity. For more information, contact Dahlia Ashford at mosaiccenter@su.edu.