UC SAN DIEGO

September 15, 2025

ALL ACADEMICS, STAFF AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO, INCLUDING UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationally from September 15 to October 15 to honor the heritage, history and cultural diversity of Latinx individuals. This period was chosen to coincide with the independence of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Chile. Each year, the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers leads the process of selecting the annual theme, which is adopted by institutions nationwide. 

The UC San Diego 5th Annual Latinx Heritage Month Celebration is Thursday, October 16, 2025. This year’s national theme, as selected by The National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers, is Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future. It celebrates the diversity, strength, and unity within the Latinx community.

Explore the Full Calendar of Events

Organized by the Latinx Heritage Month planning committee, this year's events promise to offer unforgettable experiences. Visit the Latinx Heritage Month website to view the full calendar of events featuring a range of activities taking place on campus and throughout the San Diego community.

Latinx Heritage Month Celebration Event and Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sylvia Hurtado

We invite you to hear from this year’s Latinx Heritage Month keynote speaker, Dr. Sylvia Hurtado, Distinguished Professor of Education in the School of Education and Information Studies, and director of the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA. 

The Latinx Heritage Month celebration event will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Price Center West Ballroom.  

Administrative Leave with Pay

Two hours of administrative leave with pay have been approved for employees to attend. Supervisors, upon request, may approve the use of such leave when the absence does not infringe upon the performance of required job duties or patient care.

Sponsorship & Volunteering

If your unit, department or division would like to support Latinx Heritage Month through sponsorship, please complete this form. If you are interested in volunteering, please email the Latinx Heritage Month planning committee at latinxheritagemonth@ucsd.edu.

Special Thanks

On behalf of the campus community, we extend our sincere appreciation to the members of the UC San Diego Latinx Heritage Month planning committee for their dedication and hard work in coordinating these educational and celebratory campus activities.