The San Diego Community College District, including San Diego City, Mesa, Miramar, and Continuing Education colleges, will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events, September 16 through October 16. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Latinx Heritage Month Kick-Off
Presentation on Latin American countries and cultures, with food, music, games, and
activities.
Miramar College, K2-101 Welcome Center, 10440 Black Mountain Rd., 92126
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Latinx/Chicanx Heritage Month Kick Off Celebration
Live music by Mariachi Real, Mexican heritage and cultural presentation, and street
tacos.
College of Continuing Education, Educational Cultural Complex Back Patio, 4343 Ocean
View Blvd., 92113
11:10 a.m. to Noon
Poetry Reading with Dr. Adrián Arancibia
Poetry reading with Dr. Adrián Arancibia, founder of the seminal Chicano/Latino performance
poetry collective Taco Shop Poets and author of Atacama Poems on San Diego City Works
Press, The Keeper/El Guadador on Editorial Ratona Cartonera, and Poems of Exhaustion
on Parentheses BC Press.
Miramar College, H-106, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126
4 to 5 p.m.
Yo So STEM Student Mixer
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) student mixer and group activities.
City College, S-401, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
9 to 10 a.m.
Café con Colegas
Celebrate and honor the “C” in our “community” college name with friends and colleagues
over cafecito.
City College, Gordon Quad, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101
Noon to 1 p.m. (English)
1 to 2 p.m. (Spanish)
Suicide Prevention Trainings (Bilingual)
Presentation on suicide warning signs, practical application, self-care, and accessing
supports on/off campus. Open to faculty/staff and students.
City College, V-101, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101
Noon to 2 p.m.
Club Rush featuring Mariachi Serenade San Diego
Live music from Mariachi Serenade San Diego, student clubs and leadership fair.
Miramar College, Compass Point, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
9:35 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.
The Afro-Mexican Population Panels
First Panel: 9:35 to 11 a.m. Historical Legacies with Dr. Jesus Maria Serna Moreno
and Dr. Octavio Garcia
Second Panel: 11:10 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. Lived Experiences with Patricia López López
and Dr. Doris Careaga Coleman
City College, MS-162, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
4:45 to 6:45 p.m.
Chicanx/Latinx Convivio: Educator Network
Chicanx/Latinx Educators panel, job fair, networking, and live music from Mariachi
Victoria
RSVP HERE
City College, Cafeteria, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Presidents’ Student Forum
City College President Ricky Shabazz and Associated Student Government President Dalia
Ramirez will host a student forum with an emphasis on the Chicana/o/x and Latino/a/x
student experience.
City College, Cafeteria, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
11:10 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.
Defying Borders through Photography with Pedro Rios
Pedro Rios, Director of the American Friends Service Committee’s U.S./Mexico Border
program, photographer, and human rights advocate will discuss using photography to
shed light on the U.S./Mexico borderlands and intersecting injustices.
City College, MS-140, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101
Noon to 2 p.m.
UndocuChat
Create paper tissue flowers and engage in discussion with City’s Undocumented Resource
Center team.
City College, MS-140, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Pláticas with STEM Professionals
STEM speaker series featuring Olga Garcia, a case manager with Guardian Angel Home
Health
City College, S-401, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
En Comunidad: Club Rush and ASG Open House
Join current active student organizations or learn how to create a new one.
City College, Gorton Quad & M200, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101
1:15 to 3 p.m.
The Intersection of Culture, Creativity, and Confidence
Actress, writer, and life coach Angel Aviles will deliver a keynote on her experience
as a Latina in the entertainment industry, struggles with anxiety, and living life
to her fullest potential. Angel is known for her roles in movies like Mi Vida Loca,
Desperado, and Scorpion King. This event is limited to 100 participants.
RSVP HERE
College of Continuing Education, Educational Cultural Complex Theatre, 4343 Ocean
View Blvd., 92113
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Hearing Marginalized Voices through Poetry
Poetry reading through a marginalized lens as told by Boyle Heights spoken word artist
Sandy Shakes.
Miramar College, Library Atrium, 10440 Black Mountain Rd., 92126
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Uplifting Latine Queer Voices
Gain an understanding of the life experiences and advocacy of queer community members
in Latin America through a film screening of Kenya (2022), the story of one of the
most prominent trans women activists in Mexico.
Mesa College, D-101, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
Noon to 2 p.m.
UndocuJoy with Yosimar Reyes
Santa Clara County Poet Laureate, Yosimar Reyes explores themes of queer identity,
immigration, and resilience. RSVP here: bit.ly/UndocuJoy2024.
City College, MS-140, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Medical Spanish Workshop
Spanish Profesor April Koch will lead an introductory workshop on medical expressions
to support patients, healthcare professionals, and for those interested in communicating
basic medical needs in Spanish.
Miramar College, H-105, 10440 Black Mountain Rd., 92126
4 to 7 p.m.
Empowered Voices: Latinx Leadership Panel
An inspiring panel of Latinx administrators and leaders will share their personal
journeys and the experiences that have shaped their paths to leadership. Hear first
hand stories of cultural pride, resilience, and the strategies these leaders have
used to succeed in higher education.
College of Continuing Education, Educational Cultural Complex, 4343 Ocean View Blvd.,
92113
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
11 a.m. to Noon
Building Bridges for Undocumented Students
The Mesa College Dreamer Resource Center will present on recents works to support
undocumented students obtaining internships and work experience through the California
Dream Act Service Incentive Grant (DSIG).
Mesa College, Room I4-202, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7
9:35 to 11 a.m.
Empowered Journeys: Latinx/Hispanic Alumni Career Panel
Former Latine/Hispanic students will highlight their professional journeys and the
impact of their cultural identity in honor of Mesa’s 60th Anniversary.
Mesa College, AVANZA Center, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
4 to 7 p.m.
Film Screening and Lowrider Experience
Film screening of Everything Comes From the Streets, directed and co-produced by USD
Ethnic Studies professor Dr. Alberto Pulido. Following the screening, experience a
visual display of 'canvases on wheels', the lowriders featured in the documentary.
College of Continuing Education, Educational Cultural Complex Theatre and Parking
Lot, 4343 Ocean View Blvd., 92113
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
4 to 5 p.m.
Start Your Own Business Workshop
Business Professor Eduardo Landeros will lead a discussion on how to effectively start
your own business including topics on permits, licenses, marketing strategy, and business
loans.
Mesa College, Virtual event on Zoom
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15
10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Presentation by Author Randy Parraz of "Dignity by Fire: Dismantling Arizona's Anti-Immigrant
Machine."
Miramar College, K2-101 Community Lounge, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16
9:35 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.
Poetry Reading and Writing Workshop
Donato Martinez will read his poetry "Touch the Sky" and follow up with a discussion
and writing prompt.
Mesa College, G-101, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 9211