Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from September 15th to October 15th, recognizes the rich history, cultures, and contributions of Americans with Hispanic heritage. This includes those whose ancestors come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. At Nova Southeastern University, we take this opportunity to honor their achievements and celebrate the vibrancy they bring to our community.
Hispanic-Serving Institution
Nova Southeastern University is the largest private, not-for-profit institution in the United States that meets the U.S. Department of Education’s criteria as a Hispanic-serving Institution.
Origins of Hispanic Heritage Month
In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, which was observed during the week that included September 15 and September 16. In 1988, Congress expanded the observance to a month-long celebration (September 15 - October 15), and the change became effective in 1989.
September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of the independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively.
2023 Hispanic Heritage Month Events
Sunday 08/27/23, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-person event
The NSU Alvin Sherman Library will host a free art exhibit and film series to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The 2023 theme is Spain and Latin America - History, Culture, Language, Unity, and Diversity.
Please visit the exhibit before or after the film showing.
Adriana Bianco curates the exhibit, which will be displayed from Sunday, August 27 through Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in the NSU Alvin Sherman Library, Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery.
The “Festival Cine & Arte Argentino – Latino” includes four film screenings at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays in September. Films will be shown in the Performance Theatre of the Don Taft University Center on NSU’s main campus, at 3300 S. University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33328-2004. Argentine actress and journalist Adriana Bianco will introduce the films and provide commentary.
All events are free and open to the public. Coffee will be served.
Sponsors: Consulado General de la Republica Argentina en Miami, Centro Cultural de Puerto Rico Sur De La Florida, Academia Norteamericana de la Lengua Espanola, Ccemiami Centro Cultural Espanola, Broward County Cultural Division, NSU Florida, Egeda, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, Aerolineas Argentina.
Sunday 09/03/23, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-person event
The life of poet Juan Ramón Jiménez, the 1956 Nobel Prize in Literature winner. 2015. No English subtitles. Premiere showing in the USA.
Don Taft University Center Performance Theater
Sunday 09/10/23, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-person event
Dramatic comedy starring Daniel Lugo. 2016. No English subtitles.
Festival Cine & Arte Argentino – Latino: Las vacas con gafas - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University
Don Taft University Center Performance Theater
Sunday 09/17/23, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-person event
A historical film based on a true story set in 19th-century Venezuela. 2012. No English subtitles.
Don Taft University Center Performance Theater
Tuesday 09/19/23, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In-person event
A reading/talk by the New York Times Best-Selling Colombian-American Author.
Magical Realism: An Evening With Patricia Engel - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University
Cotilla Gallery, Alvin Sherman Library
Wednesday 09/20/23, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
In-person event
Enjoy books, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills—recommended for children ages 3 - 5 years with their caregivers. Class size is limited, and pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Wednesday 09/20/23, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
In-person and online event
Special speakers event for Hispanic Heritage Month sponsored by the Hispanic Dental Association Florida Chapter, Hispanic Student Dental Association, and College of Dental Medicine BEDI.
All NSU students, faculty, and staff are welcome.
Speaker: Dr. Bruce Tandy
Room 2104 Finkelstein
Wednesday 09/20/23, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In-person event
Please join us for coffee and conversations with Adriana Bianco, curator of Cine Argentino. The topic of this year’s Café Literario will be Juan Ramon Jimenez, a Nobel Prize-winning Poet who was a Coral Gables resident.
Thursday 09/21/23, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
In-person event
Join us for a sizzling and rhythmic evening as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a dazzling Salsa Night! Get ready to immerse yourself in Latin America's vibrant culture, electrifying beats, and captivating dance moves with professionally instructed salsa classes with step-by-step instructions and music. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to have a great time, this event is for YOU!
Location: Multipurpose room NSU Rec Plex
This event is sponsored by the Hispanic Dental Association Florida Chapter, Hispanic Student Dental Association, and College of Dental Medicine, BEDI.
Saturday 09/23/23, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-person event
Location: NSU Gold Circle Lake
NSU MD will host its 4th 5K Dash for Diversity to celebrate diversity in our communities and support building its pathway programs with local high schools.
These enrichment programs engage high school students who are underrepresented in medicine through mentorship and various science, technology, engineering, and math-related activities. Funds raised from the 5K will go directly to these pathway programs. Awards will be given to the top three female, male, and non-binary finishers in the student and non-student categories.
Sunday 09/24/23, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-person event
Romantic story filmed in Spain and Patagonia. 2004. No English subtitles.
Don Taft University Center Performance Theater
Monday 09/25/23, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
In-person event
Discover how the mythology surrounding Cuba has impacted U.S. culture, featuring NBC-6 journalist Jackie Nespral, Dr. G. Nelson Bass (NSU), and Dr. Guillermo Grenier (FIU).
Cars and Cigars: The Enduring Mystique of Cuba - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University
Cotilla Gallery, Alvin Sherman Library
Monday 09/25/23, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Online event
NSU MD celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and diversity with various initiatives.
The Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) Chapter is organizing a special National Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker open to the NSU Community.
Dr. Hector Rasgado-Flores "LHS+ Diversity in Medicine and Academic Medicine Planning for 2050"
Tuesday 09/26/23, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
In-person event
Join us as we embark on a culinary journey to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an unforgettable Food Truck Fiesta! Immerse yourself in the diverse and mouthwatering cuisines representing Latin America's heart and soul.
Get ready to indulge your taste buds and experience a true feast of flavors!
Location: In front of the NSU Dental clinic
This event is sponsored by the Hispanic Dental Association Florida Chapter, Hispanic Student Dental Association, and College of Dental Medicine, BEDI.
Tuesday 09/26/23, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In-person event
The documentary, filmed mainly in Havana, chronicles the Cuban love affair with Classic Hollywood movies, revealing the deep ties between Cuban and American culture.
Register Online
Wednesday 09/27/23, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
In-person event
NSU MD celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and diversity with various initiatives.
The Wellness Committee presents "Hues that Heal," a guided painting activity hosted by Laci Rae Pitter, M2.
Dr. Hector Rasgado-Flores "LHS+ Diversity in Medicine and Academic Medicine Planning for 2050"
Location: Resnick Auditorium
Thursday 09/28/23, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Online event
Book Club meets Happy Hour at this fun event for adventurous readers.
Grab your favorite drink or snack and join the group for an entertaining hour of books and laughter. Cheers to a literary good time!
This month, we're reading Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo.
Happy Hour Book Club (Online) - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University
Friday 09/29/23, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Online event
We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and will discuss the movie East Side Sushi. The film follows an immigrant single mother who, disenfranchised by her regular life, decides to take a chance working at a Japanese restaurant and realize her dream to become a sushi chef to provide a better future for her family.
Here is a link to the trailer: https://youtu.be/HPM0NCe9dIU
Where to view the film:
- You will need your Broward County Library card to view the film. If you don't have one, please apply for one here.
- This film is found in Broward County Library's Kanopy collection: https://www.kanopy.com/en/browardlibrary/video/518478.
Please register online below to receive the Zoom meeting link.
About the moderator
Professor Tas Salini is a producer, writer, and director with over 24 years of film industry experience. He has directed over 110 music videos aired on MTV (USA & Europe), BET, and cable and satellite channels worldwide. He has produced and directed seven documentaries, including A 20-Year Journey featuring the Grammy-winning band Inner Circle and the award-winning documentary The Pan Am Story, which aired on PBS. Further, Salini produced, wrote, and directed the romantic comedy Gringo Wedding, a feature film released theatrically and distributed internationally.
He has taught photography film/video production in England and Austria and teaches Film Appreciation and Film History at Broward College.
Friday Movie Matinee Discussion (Online) - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University
Friday 09/29/23, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
In-person event
Location: Library Quad
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with food, music, dances, and Mariachis!
Sponsored by the Diversity Student Council (DSC).
Disability-related accommodations are available upon request. Please get in touch with disabilityservices@nova.edu.
Please contact dsc@nova.edu with any event-related questions.
Wednesday 10/04/23, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
In-person event
Explore the impact of legendary cryptids from Latin American and Caribbean cultures with Dr. Andrea Shaw Nevins (NSU) and Dr. Barbara Ganson (FAU).
Register Online
Wednesday 10/04/23, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
In-person and online event
This speaker series event scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month is sponsored by the Hispanic Dental Association Florida Chapter, Hispanic Student Dental Association, and College of Dental Medicine, BEDI.
All NSU students, faculty, and staff are welcome.
Speaker: Dr. Gabriela Lagreca
Room 2104 Finkelstein
Wednesday 10/04/23, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
In-person event
Enjoy books, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills—recommended for children ages 3 - 5 years with their caregivers. Class size is limited, and pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Register Online
Thursday 10/05/23, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
In-person event
Join us for a sizzling and rhythmic evening as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a dazzling Salsa Night! Get ready to immerse yourself in Latin America's vibrant culture, electrifying beats, and captivating dance moves with professionally instructed salsa classes with step-by-step instructions and music. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to have a great time, this event is for YOU!
Location: Multipurpose room NSU Rec Plex
This event is sponsored by the Hispanic Dental Association Florida Chapter, Hispanic Student Dental Association, and College of Dental Medicine, BEDI.
Friday 10/06/23, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
In-person event
Join us in a game of Loteria.
Learn more about our organization in our general meeting.
Food will be provided.
The winner takes home a prize.
Location: Room 2061, The Maxwell Maltz Building
This event is sponsored by the Hispanic Psychological Student Organization (HPSO).
Tuesday 10/10/23, 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
In-person event
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the library! Experience the haunting sounds of the Andes mountains with Paco Moreno and Wayna. Enjoy special appearances by Paco’s studio of youth singers.
Wayna recreates traditional and contemporary melodies from the highlands of Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia using a wide variety of Andean traditional panpipes, flutes, guitars, and percussion instruments. Moreno is an instrument maker, musician, storyteller, and Spanish teacher from Ecuador. Recommended for ages 4+
This program is made possible with the generous support of the Erwin and Barbara Mautner Charitable Foundation.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Register Online
Tuesday 10/10/23, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
In-person event
Join Kolos Schumy, NSU Art and Design Assistant Professor, for a hands-on art workshop to design geometrical patterns based on Spanish tile designs using Adobe Illustrator, which will be later printed or shared online.
Register Online
Spanish Tile & Azulejo (الزليج) Workshop - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University
Wednesday 10/11/23, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
In-person and online event
This speaker series event scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month is sponsored by the Hispanic Dental Association Florida Chapter, Hispanic Student Dental Association, and College of Dental Medicine, BEDI.
All NSU students, faculty, and staff are welcome.
Speaker: Dr. Katherine Velasco
Room 2104 Finkelstein
Wednesday 10/11/23, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
In-person event
Featuring musical and dance performances from the Aneyal Mexican Cultural Organization.
Register online.
Day of the Dead Celebration - LibCal - Nova Southeastern University
Friday 10/13/23, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
In-person event
Join us for an extraordinary evening as we wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month with a spectacular Grand Celebration that embodies unity, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Come together with our vibrant NSU community to celebrate the rich tapestry of Hispanic cultures through a feast of flavors, enchanting music, and a powerful sense of belonging.
Location: Bar Rita 1401 S Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
This event is sponsored by the Hispanic Dental Association Florida Chapter, Hispanic Student Dental Association, and College of Dental Medicine, BEDI.