Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Rutgers–Camden! This year’s calendar offers opportunities to experience culture, scholarship, music, dance, community, and connection.
September 15 | Ritmos y Raíces
12:30–1:45 p.m. | Rutgers–Camden Quad
September 15 | Hispanic Heritage Month Keynote: Suspect Freedoms
Featuring Dr. Nancy R. Mirabal
4:30–6:30 p.m. | Campus Center Multipurpose Room, 326 Penn Street
A reception will immediately follow.
September 18 | Kroc Center Hispanic Heritage Celebration & Community Partner Honors
5:00–7:00 p.m. | The Salvation Army Camden Kroc Center, 1865 Harrison Avenue
Enjoy a free, family-friendly evening featuring music, poetry, dance, community leadership awards, and a cooking demonstration and tasting.
October 2 | Escaleras Summit
8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Campus Center Multipurpose Room, 326 Penn Street
October 7 | Día de los Muertos Skull Decorating
6:00–8:00 p.m. | Campus Center Executive Meeting Room, 326 Penn Street
October 8 | Spanish 101
5:00–7:00 p.m. | The Bridge, Campus Center, 326 Penn Street
October 9 | Latin Dance Social
8:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. | Atrium Dance Studio, 4721 North Crescent Boulevard (Route 130), Pennsauken, NJ 08110
October 20 | Caminos de Esperanza Gala
6:00–9:00 p.m. | Campus Center Multipurpose Room, 326 Penn Street
Special thanks to our Hispanic Heritage Month chairs; Dr. Silvia Perez-Cortes, Dr. Carla Giudrone, and Brandon Quiles and student chairs, Amaya Solar and Raizel Febles, and the entire Hispanic Heritage Month Committee for their collaboration and commitment to making this year’s celebration at Rutgers–Camden exceptional.
We look forward to celebrating with you!