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LGBTQ+ Center highlights Hispanic Heritage Month in round table discussion

LGBTQ+ Center highlights Hispanic Heritage Month in round table discussion

Sofia Giotti-Teixeria, Reporter October 2, 2023

The LGBTQ+ Center's a one-hour round table discussion Thursday, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, aimed to provide a safe space for dialogue and reflection, highlighting the intersectionality of these...

Kent State hosts Ohio Latino Affairs Summit on campus

Michael Neenan, TV2 Reporter September 15, 2023

Kent State hosted the Ohio Latino Affairs Summit in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The theme this year was “Avanzando Juntos,” meaning moving forward together. The summit's slogan is "Latino Growth...

Kent State community gets ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Dennis Farahani, TV2 Reporter September 12, 2023

September is Hispanic Heritage Month and the Kent State community is getting ready to get the celebration started. Different organizations, like SALSA are getting ready for different events this month....

Changing the narrative on border towns

Nyla Henderson September 29, 2018

 Claudia Garcia, student outreach specialist and Ph.D student in higher education, hosted an event to change the narrative of border towns by shining light on the wonderful things about El Paso on Thursday.“This...

College of Aeronautics and Engineering celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Robyn Berardi September 21, 2018

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month for the first time in the college’s history.The celebration began Thursday with the Seminar on Hispanic Contributions to...

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Latinx

Sierra Campbell September 19, 2018

National Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized by the United States to honor the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities in North America.Kent State started its Hispanic Heritage Month with a...

Students gathering on Risman Plaza to celebrate Latino Palooza Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017.

Students unite for Latino Palooza, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Eden Kraus September 28, 2017

Latino Palooza celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin dancing, free food and piñata-making on Risman Plaza Wednesday.The Center for Student Involvement (CSI), the Latino Networking Caucus (LNC)...

Hispanic Heritage Month: Organizations aim to celebrate, educate

Carrie George September 19, 2017

The Spanish and Latino Student Association and the Latino Networking Caucus at Kent State planned a number of events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which began on Sept. 15 and continues until Oct.15.Events...

Israel Galarza

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off as Election Day looms

Israel Galarza III September 21, 2016

For those who may be unaware, Hispanic Heritage Month began last Thursday and will run until Oct. 15.It is a celebration designed to recognize prominent Latin Americans who have positively influenced Latin...

Guest speaker Dr. Federico Subervi, Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, makes a presentation on the lack of Latinos in the media, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014.

Professor: Misrepresention in media affects Latino image

Arbrion Chambliss September 23, 2014

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Spanish and Latino Student Association invited students to learn about the portrayal of Latinos in the mass media Tuesday from Federico Subervi, professor...

Contact Marvin Logan at mlogan6@kent.edu.

Opinion: KSU: The Cultural Salad

Marvin Logan September 23, 2014

Hello. Hola. What’s up? أهلاً بيك. 你好. Bonjour. All of these words and symbols are different forms of hello that you may hear on our beautiful Kent State campus. Kent State is home to students...

The board of Spanish and Latin American Student Association enjoys Latino Palooza. (from left) Kelsey Leyva, senior; Natalia Roman, sophomore; Victor Benton, junior; Stephanie Rogers, sophomore; Erin Lafargue, sophomore.

‘Latino Palooza’ celebrates night of diversity and culture

Jamie Brian September 14, 2014

The Latino Networking Caucus and Spanish and Latino Student Association celebrated Hispanic Heritage month Friday with Latino Palooza in Eastway.“This is a great way to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month....