University to Hold Inaugural Latinx Cultural Celebration
This message has been approved by Miguel Hernandez, interim director of the Center for Leadership & Social Change, for distribution to students, faculty and staff.
Florida State University will hold its inaugural Latinx Cultural Celebration in September to coincide with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. The celebration is designed to pay tribute to the generations of Latinx Americans who have positively affected our historical, political, economic, and/or social context in the United States. The goal of the cultural celebration is to bring the university and Tallahassee communities together to enhance our cultural awareness, increase our knowledge of significant contributions, and share untold stories of the Latinx community.
The event will feature a keynote speech from Juana Bordas, the President of Mestiza Leadership International, as well as the presentation of two awards: the Rosalina Gonzales Award, named for the first Latinx student to graduate from the Florida State College for Women, and Florida State University's Latinx Distinguished Service Award for a faculty or staff member.
The Latinx Cultural Celebration will be Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.