As October marches on its way, the Northwestern community is in the midst of celebrating Latinx Heritage Month. Latinx Heritage Month, typically celebrated in the month of September but celebrated later at Northwestern due to the late start of classes, is a chance for the Northwestern community to come together in social events, cultural shows, and educational speakers to celebrate its Latinx community. Latinx Heritage Month celebrations at Northwestern began with the kickoff event on October 4 and will continue through the month of November.
If you’re looking for some time to relax and bond with other Latinx students, check out SANA SANA, a space for Latinx students to engage in self-care and build community. The time includes simple relaxation activities such as coloring and listening to music and sharing food with other community members. SANA SANA began on October 9 and will continue to meet weekly on Wednesdays from 4:00–5:30 PM at the Women’s Center on the 2nd floor.
Interested in engaging with authors and discussing stories that deal with culture and family? Sign up for spot to see Erika L. Sanchez, author of “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter” on October 21, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. A small group of Northwestern students will travel to the Edgewater neighborhood to hear Sanchez discuss her book. Tickets are limited, so email Emmanuel López at emmanuel.lopez@northwestern.edu to ensure your spot. You must be available from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM on that day. CTA tickets will be provided.
Northwestern itself has plenty to boast of in its Latinx faculty. Come meet and mingle with the university’s Latinx faculty while enjoying an afternoon snack of Café con Leche on October 25, from 1:00–2:30 PM at the Multicultural Center. Enjoy the opportunity to learn what your professors are doing and get to know them better.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos on November 1 from 5:30–7:00 PM at the Multicultural Center. Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) and Alianza, the Northwestern Latinx Student Alliance, will be building and displaying an altar and encourage students and staff to place items on the altar honoring and remembering departed friends or family members. The altar will remain on display for the first week of November. There will be light snacks and music available.
Finally, Latinx Heritage Month events will conclude on November 22 with Festival LatiNU, the signature event for Northwestern’s celebrations. This free event takes place at the Norris Louis Room and features musical and dance performances from Northwestern student groups and Chicago area groups.
For more information, check out a full list of events here.
