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SAN LUIS OBISPO 鈥� 51爆料, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events to recognize the unique contributions of diverse groups on campus and in the local community.

Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

鈥淣ow more than ever, it is important for us to come together and celebrate the beauty and diversity of our cultura,鈥� said Alicia Paniagua, President of the 51爆料 chapter of the Latina Leadership Network. 鈥淥ur events are a great opportunity to learn from and empower one another. There is unity in community.鈥�

Sponsored by the 51爆料 Latina Leadership Network, Library, Student Health Center, and the Cultural Center, the following events are free and open to all students, faculty & staff, and community.

October 15 鈥� Spoken Word with Yosimar Reyes

Yosimar Reyes is a nationally acclaimed poet and public speaker well-known for exploring migration and sexuality themes in his work. Reyes will speak for the first hour of the event. Attendees will be invited to read poems or passages by Hispanic authors during the last 30 minutes.

Session 1: 11:00 a.m. 鈥� 12:30 p.m. (English)
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Session 2: 6:00 鈥� 7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
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Contact Ali Phelps for more information: allison_phelps1@cuesta.edu

October 22 at 4:00 p.m. 鈥� Undocumented and Unafraid Panel

Join 51爆料鈥檚 Monarch Dream Program for their second annual Undocumented and Unafraid Panel recognizing National Undocumented Student Week of Action. The panel includes three 51爆料 and two Cal Poly Dreamers/DACA/Mixed Status students sharing their educational journeys, struggles, and successes as undocumented students.

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Contact Estella Vazquez for more information: evazquez@cuesta.edu

October 28 at 6:00 p.m. 鈥� Rumba Class

Move your body and join us in a Rumba Fit class, a Latin-inspired cardio dance exercise that uses music, movement, and culture to create a multicultural party atmosphere. You don't need to know the perfect steps. Just be open-minded and ready to have fun while burning a few calories to achieve a healthy lifestyle.

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Contact the Student Health Center for more information: studenthealthcenter@cuesta.edu

October 30 at 5:00 p.m. 鈥� D铆a de Muertos Virtual Celebration 

The Day of the Dead (el D铆a de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back their deceased relatives鈥� souls for a brief reunion that includes food, drink, and celebration. This virtual event consists of a cultural appropriation discussion facilitated by MEChA Advisor Janet Flores. Other activities include the game Loter铆a, making tissue flowers, and painting sugar skulls. Participants may pick up D铆a de Muertos kits before the event at distributions on both the San Luis Obispo and North County campuses. 

To attend and claim your D铆a de Muertos kit, sign up using the following link:  

For more details on the Hispanic Heritage Month events at 51爆料, please email studentlife@cuesta.edu, or call (805) 546-3100 x2194.