Orange Coast College, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by bringing together the campus community to celebrate and learn about Hispanic and Latinx culture and provide a space to amplify Latinx voices through a series of planned events.
National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, celebrates the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx people. The celebration at OCC will commence with a kick-off event on Monday, Sept. 16, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Multicultural Center.
Additionally, OCC’s Counseling for Latinos for Equity and Engagement (CLEEO) Project will host its 17th annual summit in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. The first presentation, titled “Toward Our Liberation & Healing: The Role of a Chicanx Indigenous Psychology,” will be led by Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the CLEEO Project Center, GEC 109.
CLEEO Project’s Summit 17.0 will continue with a presentation by Dr. Manual Vargas, professor of philosophy at UC San Diego. His presentation titled “The Living Legacy of Mexican Philosophy” will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 11:10 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. in the CLEEO Project Center, GEC 109.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebration activities will conclude with "Paletas with the President" on Wednesday, October 9, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Main Quad.