Hispanic Heritage Month begins each year on September 15, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries.
Mexico also celebrates their independence day during this period, and Columbus Day (Día de la Raza) is October 12.
At Midwestern State University, we celebrate the culture with a variety of events for our students and the Wichita Falls Community.
The Office of Student Development and Orientation encourages students to partake in the liberal arts mission by immersing
themselves in cultural events provided by our multicultural organizations at MSU.
Sept. 15
10am SLA Margarita Pops @ CSC Food Court
Join SLA for FREE non-alcoholic Margarita pops.
7pm Latin American Evening: Songs to Remember @ Akin auditorium.
Recital with Edgar Villalva, tenor and Dr. Martin Camacho, piano.
Sept. 16
5:30pm ¡Viva MSU Fiesta! @ Sunwatcher Plaza.
Sept. 30
6pm Ballet Folklorico @ Sunwatcher Plaza
Enjoy a performance by Grupo Folklorico Faisán.
Oct. 1
1pm Calle Ocho @ 8th St & Ohio Farmers Market
Enjoy Latino food, music, dance and culture. Buy your tickets at
Student Development & Orientation Office
Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a Fiesta. Free food, games,
and more!
Oct. 4
5pm Painting with a Twist @ Legacy Multipurpose Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month within the community with food,
games, and dance.
Oct. 6
3pm Piñata Workshop @ Legacy Multipurpose Room
Sept. 17
12pm Gran Jamaica @ Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Paint a Latin inspired painting with an expert!
Reserve your spot for just $5!
How do you make a piñata? Learn from an expert in piñata making!
Sept. 21
Oct. 7
10am KDChi Sopapilla Sale @ Food Court.
11am Hispanic Leaders Luncheon @ Mesquite Café
4pm Organization of Hispanic Students (OHS) Meeting @ Sunwatcher Clubhouse.
Enjoy a Latin inspired meal at the Café while networking
Sept. 26
with community leaders.
10am Brunch with KDChi @ Food Court.
6pm UPB Soccer Tailgate Party
Sept. 27
Party before the MSU Women’s Soccer game with food, games, and spirit!
7pm Movie: Pelé... Birth of a Legend @ Legacy Multipurpose Room
Game starts at 7:30pm vs. WT A&M
Oct. 12
Sept. 28
6pm Salsa Dancing Class @ Legacy Multipurpose Room
7pm Top Chef: Latino Style @ Legacy Multipurpose Room.
Oct. 15
Have cooking skills? Cook your best Latin/Hispanic dish and enter to win!
7:30pm Zavala’s Hispanic Heritage Month & Arts Exhibit, Reception,
Sept. 29
10am SLA Homemade Burrito Sale @ CSC Food Court.
#VIVAMSU
and Award Ceremony @ Kemp Center for the Arts.
Sponsors: Student Development & Orientation, Residence Life and Housing, Bilingual Education Student Organization, Kappa Delta Chi Sorority , Organization of Hispanic Students, Spanish Club, Sigma Lambda Alpha Sorority,
Clark Student Center, Mesquite Dining Hall, Zavala Hispanic Cultural Initiative, Foreign Languages Department, Catholic Campus Ministry, Fain Fine Arts and the University Programming Board.
For information, call 940-397-4500 or check orgsync.com.