Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15th to October 15th to honor the ways in which Latinx communities have contributed and helped shape American society. In honor of the celebratory month, we asked …
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A look back at Latinx Heritage Month
Celebrating LatinX Heritage Month on Campus
This year’s theme of Transplanting Traditions honors our shared Latinx heritage, recognizing that many of our customs, communities, and cultures have been transplanted across the world. Thank you to the 2023 Latinx Heritage Month Planning Committee for your creativity, hard work, and dedication.
Eleven Badgers recognized among Wisconsin’s Most Influential Latino Leaders for 2022
Congratulations to the 11 members of the UW–Madison community who were recognized on Madison365’s annual list of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Latino Leaders.
UW–Madison’s Maria Mora Pinzón works to improve access to Alzheimer’s services within the Latinx community
“My research is [focused on] how to improve access, how to make sure that communities benefit from the research, and how to make life a little easier, at least on the healthcare side,” says Dr. …
Latinos United for College Education Scholarships offers scholarships for students in south-central Wisconsin
LUCES is hoping to provide $2,000 scholarships to area students. The deadline to apply for the scholarships is Friday, June 17.
Six Badgers recognized in list of Wisconsin’s most influential Latino leaders for 2021
Six UW–Madison alumni were recognized by Madison365 last week as being among the “Most Influential Latino Leaders” list for 2021.
Curly Velasquez to provide Latinx Heritage Month keynote on Oct. 8
The actor, content creator and artist who celebrates all things Latinx and beautiful will provide the UW–Madison Latinx Heritage Month keynote address on Oct. 8.
Latinx Cultural Center & APIDA Student Center Opening is Feb. 25
PBS Documentary Features Latinx American Activist Dolores Huerta: Local Screening on March 8
About the Film One of the most important, yet least known activists of our time, Dolores Huerta was an equal partner in founding the first farm workers union with César Chávez. Tirelessly leading the fight …