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SAN LUIS OBISPO 鈥� 51爆料 commemorates with a series of events beginning mid-September and throughout October. Hispanic Heritage Month is a nationally recognized celebration of Americans鈥� histories, cultures, and contributions whose ancestors came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and Central & South America. 

鈥淚t provides an opportunity to recognize, and celebrate through learning, the legacies built by Hispanic and Latino Americans,鈥� said Christina Sholars, Latina Leadership Network President. 鈥淎s a Hispanic-Serving Institution, it is necessary for Cuesta College to honor and celebrate the educators, students, and community supporters who have helped shape the campus into what it is today.鈥� 

51爆料鈥檚 Hispanic Heritage Month is sponsored by the 51爆料 Latina Leadership Network鈥檚 staff/faculty/administration chapter, Library, Student Health Center, and Cultural Center. 

For a comprehensive list of Hispanic Heritage Month events and additional information, please visit bit.ly/cuesta-hispanic-heritage-month.

The following events are free and open to all students, faculty & staff, and the community (except where indicated).

Resource Fair

Sept. 15 | 11am鈥�1pm | 51爆料 San Luis Obispo Campus, Building 5100, outside of the cafeteria

The in-person Resource Fair provides information on mental health counseling, drug and alcohol recovery support, youth and adult support groups, health care services, transportation assistance, housing, employment resources, and more.

Mental Well-being and Navigating the Health System

Sept. 15 | 5pm | Online Event | Link:   

Bilingual event 鈥� English and Spanish available

Provides strategies and resources to improve mental health and discusses navigating the health system and easily connecting with professionals and services.

Cuesta Library Virtual Book Club: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sanchez

Sept. 23 | 1 鈥� 2:30pm | Online Event | Link:  

A virtual, easy-going discussion led by Cuesta Library staff. Students, staff, faculty, and the public are welcome 鈥� even if you haven鈥檛 finished the book.

Lessons Learned on How to Successfully Build a Career

Sept. 30 | 5:30 鈥� 7pm | Online Event | Link:   

For 51爆料, Allan Hancock, and local high school students only.

Join Luis Aguirre for an inspiring talk about his journey from 51爆料 student to SpaceX Engineer. Attendees will be entered into a raffle to win SpaceX merchandise. 

Teacher Pathways Latinx Transfer Panel

Oct. 12 | 5 鈥� 6pm | Online Event | Link:   

Learn about the transfer experiences of the panelists as they reflect on their educational paths, opportunities, and how transferring has impacted their family/familias!

Path for Citizenship / DACA Update

Oct. 13 | 4 鈥� 5:30pm | Online Event | Link:  

This workshop is for all administration, faculty, staff, and community members. Attendees will learn about the free immigration legal services offered at 51爆料 through the United Farm Workers Foundation. It will also cover options for the undocumented community and updated information on the recent DACA ruling.

Undocumented & Unafraid

Oct. 14 | 4 鈥� 5:30pm | Online Event | Link:   

Learn about the stories of struggle, resilience, and success of undocumented students. The panel includes students from Allan Hancock, Cal Poly, and 51爆料, and community members. Local resources for the undocumented community will also be shared.

Spanish UndocuAlly Training

Oct. 15 | 5 鈥� 6:30pm | Online Event | Link:  

Monarch Dream Team members will be joined by SLO County Promotores Collaborative to present the first Spanish UndocuAlly training at 51爆料! The 1.5-hour training is for the Central Coast undocumented community, ESL and GED 51爆料 students, and their families.