Looking Back at Hispanic Heritage Month

October 17, 2022

Thank you to everyone who joined our annual celebration of U.S. Hispanic and Latinx communities!

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Highlights from This Year’s Celebrations

Three students sit together in matching PNW Hispanic Heritage Month shirts. There are takeout containers on the table in front of them

Come along as we celebrate the diversity and richness of the Hispanic/Latinx community. Free food, live entertainment and family-friendly activities were offered to make this year's Hispanic Heritage Festival the best one yet.

People stand outside of food trucks

Come along as we celebrate the diversity and richness of the Hispanic/Latinx community. Free food, live entertainment and family-friendly activities were offered to make this year's Hispanic Heritage Festival the best one yet.

Artist stands in a booth surrounded by her artwork

A variety of local vendors were set up at this year's Hispanic Heritage Festival.

Students pose together during the Hispanic Heritage Festival

Our students joined in on the celebration both as attendees and volunteers!

Honors College students walk in the Hispanic Heritage parade

PNW was well represented in the Hispanic Heritage Parade, which took place before the Festival kicked off.

A chihuahua poses in traditional Hispanic sweater and hat

PNW's Hispanic Heritage Festival welcomed everyone - even some pups!

PNW's Baja students pose around their car at the Hispanic Heritage Festival

PNW's Baja team made a pit stop at the Hispanic Hertiage Festival to show off their car.

Children coloring pictures from the movie Coco and various calaveracoloring pages

The PNW Spanish Club invited students to bring their friends and family and immerse themselves in the Mexican culture during the Mexican Independence Day Festival.

Three performers stand together in traditional Mexican outfits

The PNW Spanish Club invited students to bring their friends and family and immerse themselves in the Mexican culture during the Mexican Independence Day Festival.

A mariachi band performs on a lawn

The PNW Spanish Club invited students to bring their friends and family and immerse themselves in the Mexican culture during the Mexican Independence Day Festival.

People sit in chairs watching Ana Belaval who is standing on stage in the front of the room

Student Life hosted journalist and comedian Ana Belaval from “Around Town” on WGN Morning News. A four-time Emmy Award Winner and Puerto Rico native, Ana previews notable attractions, people and activities with a dose of improv in her signature funny and fluent style.

Two students wait for Ana Belaval to sign a notebook

Student Life hosted journalist and comedian Ana Belaval from “Around Town” on WGN Morning News. A four-time Emmy Award Winner and Puerto Rico native, Ana previews notable attractions, people and activities with a dose of improv in her signature funny and fluent style.

A Celia Cruz tribute band plays on stage

PNW spent an evening learning about the legendary Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz. Performed by local Salsa singer, Sylvia Lopez.

Students pick up craft supplies from a table

Anything for Selenas offered a night of crafting, pizza and cumbia Selena style. Students could design their own Selena hat until no me queda más glitter and rhinestones.

Five women stand together in matching pink shirts that read "Selenas"

Attendees of the Anything for Selenas event had plenty of photo booth opportunities.