2020 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

"Unidos in the time of COVID-19"

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed in the United States from Sept. 15–Oct. 15. This year, Andrews University's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration takes place under the theme of “Unidos in the time of COVID-19.” 

The schedule of events kicks off on Monday, Sept. 14, with "Lunes Latino," a bonfire at the Alumni House. On Tuesday, Sept. 15, "Unidos Through COVID-19 (international edition)" will take place at 11:30 a.m. in Buller 250 and on Zoom. 

A second program, "The Brown Church: An Interview with Daniel Duffis," marks the start of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Center co-curricular series. It will also take place at 11:30 a.m. and is available for viewing on the Andrews University Facebook page and YouTube channel. Duffis, born on the Colombian island of San Andrés, currently works for the Department of World Mission at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, where he completed his MDiv (2016) and is also pursuing his PhD in mission and intercultural theology.

On October 2 and 3, Pastor José Rojas will share virtual presentations for Proximity Vespers and the Latino Sabbath services. Rojas, one of the pre-eminent voices in Adventism, has helped to shape the spiritual journey of Latina/o Seventh-day Adventists around the globe.

The schedule of events for Hispanic Heritage Month is as follows.

Monday, Sept. 14—Lunes Latino: Bonfire
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Alumni House
Campus COVID-19 guidelines on group gatherings will be honored

Tuesday, Sept. 15—Unidos Through COVID-19 (international edition)
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Buller 250
Zoom link: andrews.zoom.us/j/91824562837
Looking into the impact of COVID-19 on students both here and abroad

Tuesday, Sept. 15—The Brown Church: An Interview with Daniel Duffis
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Online
Program link: Andrews University Facebook page and YouTube channel
This is the kick-off of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Center co-curricular series

Saturday, Sept. 19—Movie Night: Selena
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Newbold Auditorium
Campus COVID-19 guidelines on group gatherings will be honored

Tuesday, Sept. 22—Unidos Through Ethnicity
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Buller 250
Zoom link: andrews.zoom.us/j/91824562837
Discussing the discrepancy between race and ethnicity and how to identify as a Latino

Tuesday, Sept. 29—Unidos Through Politics
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Buller 250
Zoom link: andrews.zoom.us/j/91824562837
Discussing the importance of the Latino voice during elections

Friday, Oct. 2—Latino Vespers (Proximity)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: PMC
Speaker: José Rojas

Saturday, Oct. 3—Latino Sabbath (Makarios)
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Seminary Chapel
Speaker: José Rojas

Monday, Oct. 5—Lunes Latino: Religion in the Life of Latinos
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: PMC Commons
Campus COVID-19 guidelines on group gatherings will be honored

Monday, Oct. 5–Friday, Oct. 9—Spirit Week

Monday—Flag day
Tuesday—Celebrity day
Wednesday—Telenovela day
Thursday—Spanish meme day
Friday—Traje típico/National Outfit

Friday, Oct. 9—Makarios Vespers
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

Saturday, Oct. 10—Noche Latina/Latin Night
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Tent outside Marsh Hall

For the latest schedule of events, visit the Hispanic Heritage Month website.