ACC honors Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 with a series of events and activities. All events are free and open to the community. Please check back here throughout the month as more opportunities are added.
Learn More About Hispanic Heritage Month
Discover documents, exhibits, films, blog posts, and more from the National Archives and Presidential Libraries that highlight Hispanic culture. Visit the National Hispanic Heritage Month website here.
2025 Hispanic Heritage Events
Join us for Juntos We Make History, a special networking event kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating two major milestones— El Centro’s 30th anniversary and Ascender’s 10th anniversary!
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: ACC Highland Campus, Building 4000 (1st Floor) – Map
Open to students, faculty, staff, and ACC alumni!
During the event, we will highlight the impactful experiences of students involved in Ascender and El Centro. Through meaningful conversations, resource sharing, and inspiring stories, this event will showcase ACC’s commitment to fostering student growth, leadership, and professional success.
Lotería Lunch with Student Life
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: ACC Riverside Campus, Student Life Lounge – Map
Join El Centro and Student Life for an afternoon of fun, food, and community! Enjoy a nacho bar while playing lotería for a chance to win El Centro and Student Life swag.
Cine at El Centro: Victims of Sin
Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: ACC Riverside Campus, El Centro – Map
Experience a classic from the Golden Age of Mexican cinema with a screening of Victims of Sin. Join us for this cultural showcase — and yes, there will be free pizza!
Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
Time: TBD
Location: ACC Riverside Campus at El Centro – Map
Grab a cafecito and join us for an inspiring conversation with The Tiarras, a local Latina rock band. Hear their stories about growing up in Austin, navigating the music industry, and their time at ACC.
Date: Monday, October 13, 2025 (Indigenous People’s Day Observance)
Time: TBD
Location: ACC Riverside Campus, El Centro – Map
Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day with a special film screening of The Windigo, directed by Cuban American filmmaker Gabe Torres. This powerful film explores an Indigenous horror legend and invites reflection on cultural storytelling.
The Necessity of Truth: A Contribution to the National Day of Racial Healing (2022) is a bilingual (Spanish and English) publication that features artwork and interviews by Central and South Texas artists who explore themes of racial healing, social justice, and cultural awareness.
Lead Author and Editor:
Peter Louis Bonfitto
Director of Art Galleries and Exhibition Programming, The Art Galleries (TAG) at Austin Community College
Sponsors
Hispanic Heritage Month events at ACC are sponsored by the college’s El Centro/Latin American Cultural Center and ASCENDER.
Questions? Please contact [email protected] or [email protected].
ACC Talks Hispanic Heritage Month
Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, ACC asks inspiring and accomplished faculty, staff, and students about their culture, traditions, and accomplishments. Read their interviews.
Subscribe to the Google Calendar
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring events and activities that highlight the rich culture and contributions of the Hispanic community. Stay updated on all the upcoming events by subscribing to our Cultural Connections for Teaching & Learning Google Calendar.
Share Your Thoughts
As we come together to celebrate the journeys of our students, families, mentors, and community through El Centro and ASCENDER, we invite you to share your memories, reflections, or photos from any of our events or your time in the program.
We also encourage you to share your thoughts on Hispanic Heritage Month — and the rich contributions, stories, and achievements of Hispanic/Latinx communities across the U.S. To submit a message, begin by pressing the red plus button in the lower right-hand corner.
¡Gracias por ser parte de nuestra historia!
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