Sept. 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. Across campus, several events will give students, faculty, and staff a chance to learn about and enjoy Hispanic culture. 

Lotería y Tacos Thursday, Sept. 19, 7 – 8 p.m. 

North Avenue West Centennial Rooms (120 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA View Map)  A night of food, music, and Lotería, a bingo-style game. Winners will receive various giveaways during the event. Food provided by Rreal Tacos. Hosted by Housing and Residence Life.  Update: This event is full, but a waiting list is available.

Mini World Cup 

Friday, Sept. 20, 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.   Roe Stamps Fields, next to the Campus Recreation Center In this friendly competition, Georgia Tech students from all backgrounds will display their commitment to teamwork and love for soccer. Teams will represent 12 different countries. First- and second-place teams will receive a trophy and medals. Hosted by Intercultural Student Programs and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.  

Direct to Discovery: Reading With a Researcher 

Thursday, Sept. 26, 10 – 11 a.m. Virtual Join STEM@GTRI, Intercultural Student Programs, and the Georgia Tech Library for a special Direct to Discovery interaction focused on celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with STEM Storytime. This free guest-reader session will feature Georgia Tech faculty members reading a Spanish-language storybook to K-5 students, discussing their STEM careers, and answering students’ questions. Learn more and sign up at https://gtri.gatech.edu/d2d. 

Trivia Night 

Wednesday, Oct. 2, 6 – 7 p.m. Rooms 1116-1118, Marcus Nanotechnology Building  Join the Latino Organization of GRAduate Students (LOGRAS) and Intercultural Student Programs for their third annual Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) Trivia Night. This event will demonstrate the diversity of Hispanic and Latin cultures with questions about the food, art, science, and history of many Hispanic/Latin countries. Come with a team of up to four or find a team at the event. Food and refreshments will be provided, and prizes are up for grabs. RSVP is encouraged but not necessary. RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/D1MW7atct6. For more information, contact Aaron Silva at asilvat@gatech.edu. 

HHM Closing Banquet 

Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Press Rooms A and B, Bill Moore Student Success CenterHosted by Intercultural Student Programs and the Latin American Student Organization (LASO), enjoy the evening with authentic Latin American cuisine, music, and a special appearance from Buzz. The dress code is casual. Pre-registration is required and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited seating. RSVP by Sept. 27.  Learn more about Hispanic student groups on campus.