During Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, 2024, Fisher College will host a range of on-campus events celebrating the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities. You can participate in activities such as representing at Red Sox Hispanic Heritage Night, testing your knowledge with Dominican Republic trivia, or enjoying a film from a Latin American director. Additionally, there will be off-campus events and resources available to further educate and honor the contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities in education, culture, and society.
Events on Campus
September 20th
Red Sox Hispanic Heritage Night (Student Activities partnered with RA Ari from Housing)
Join RA Ari and Student Activities in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Fenway Park!
Tickets are going fast, so RSVP via email to RA Ari at aramos13@fisher.edu to reserve your ticket.
Each ticket includes a voucher for a free, limited-edition, Hispanic Heritage Month Red Sox jersey!
Location: Fenway Park, Jersey Street, Boston, MA, USA
September 24th
Who Said What Trivia (Dominican Republic edition)
Location: Mall Area
October 3rd
Hispanic Heritage Month Crossword Puzzle
Location: Mall Area
October 8th
Fisher's HHM Playlist - Students will create a school playlist for Hispanic Heritage Month featuring their favorite Latinx artists
Location: Mall Area
October 15th
Hispanic Heritage Multicultural Fair
Location: Student Center
For more information about these events, you can reach out to Natividad Manalo, Director of Student Activities at nmanalo@Fisher.edu.
Events off Campus
September 15th at 9:30 a.m.
EL Mundo Hispanic Heritage Breakfast
Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 50 Park Plaza, Boston
An important networking event for Latino professionals this event will have keynote speakers, awards, and over 500 attendees from top corporate and public institutions. Buy tickets
September 21st
East Boston Latin Music & Dance Festival
Location: East Boston Memorial Park, 143 Porter St.Boston, MA 02128
Cost: Free
September 21st
2024 Boston Hispanic & Latino 5K
Location: Mystic River
Proceeds from the run will be going to eight Hispanic and Latino non-profits.
Cost: $31.00
September 26th
Latinx Heritage Night at the Museum of Fine Arts
Location: Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston
This event starts at 5:00 p.m. and lasts until 10 p.m., filled with live music, art exhibitions, and more!
Tickets: $5.00
September 25th - 29th
CineFest Latino
Location: Various venues across Boston, including Coolidge Corner Theatre and Emerson’s Paramount Theatre
Cost: Varies
Showcasing films from Latin American filmmakers. There will also be Q&A sessions with directors!
Resources
Explore the Exhibits and Collections collaborative tribute from multiple institutions to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. The page offers resources such as audio and video, exhibits, collections, images, and teaching materials.
ALPFA programs empower, connect, and equip Latinos with the resources to achieve personal and professional success. Check out the Alpha Boston Blog for more happening in the Hispanic community in Boston.
Education beyond high school should be a ticket to the middle class — and across our Nation, more than 500 Hispanic-serving institutions have helped to make that promise real, opening the doors of opportunity a bit wider for generations of Hispanic college students. Read the full Proclamation on National Hispanic-Serving Institutions from the White House.
Check out our blog to hear from some of our Hispanic community at Fisher in our weekly Fisher Friday features.