Heritage Celebrations
Join in Heritage Month celebrations by participating in events both on and off campus.
The Heritage Month and Observance Working Group serves the Hartwick campus community by coordinating and promoting events and activities based on cultural and ethnic backgrounds and other identities, whether a celebrated month, day or a general event that will enhance cultural understanding.
Additionally, the group is charged with developing campus-wide messaging about Heritage Months. Founded in 2023, the group aims to recognize diversity, build unity and foster community wellness.
Hispanic Heritage Month Events
Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, was first observed by the United States government in 1968 to celebrate the contributions of Hispanic and Latine communities. Originally just a week-long celebration, in 1988, it was expanded to four weeks and now includes Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 14.
Hispanic/Latinx/e Figures Scavenger Hunt
Look for the portraits of 52 Hispanic/Latinx/e figures hidden around campus. Runs through Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Latinx experiences docuseries:
DOCUMENTARY: No más bebés
5:15 – 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19
Slade Theatre
DOCUMENTARY: The Unafraid
5:15 – 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26
Slade Theater
FUNDRAISER: Pulsera Project sale
Noon – 1 p.m. Sept. 23-Oct. 4
Outside the Commons
EVENT: Oneonta Hispanic Heritage Festival, presented by the Latinos Unidos Association.
3-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28
Muller Plaza, Oneonta.
MUSIC: Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet Band (with interview and Q&A to follow)
Oct. 1, time TBA
Anderson Theater
MOVIE: The Devil’s Backbone
R 2001 ‧ Horror/Mystery
4-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1
Slade Theater
MOVIE: Tigers Are Not Afraid
Not Rated 2017 ‧ Horror/Fantasy
4-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15
Slade Theater
EVENT: Willy Palomo Poetry Slam Workshop:
11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Huntington Memorial Library
MOVIE: The Beasts
Not Rated 2022 ‧ Thriller
4-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22
Slade Theater
MOVIE: Juan of the Dead
Not Rated 2011 ‧ Horror/Comedy
4-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29
Slade Theater
The Heritage Month and Observance Working Group
Sarah Busche, assistant director, Center for Global Education
Kathryn O’Connor, IT infrastructure engineer
Libby Cudmore, staff writer
Timothy Raimy ’17, assistant director of civic engagement & fraternity and sorority life
Alicia Richardson, college diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging officer
Tessa Yang, associate professor of English