Tag: Latine Heritage Month

Students celebrate Latine heritage with annual march up Bascom Hill

Every September, students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison kick off Latine Heritage Month with a march up Bascom Hill. The event is a chance for all UW students to celebrate Latine culture, make new connections and greet old friends. For the first time, the march concluded with a mercadito, or small market, that featured crafts, …

Latine Faculty and Staff at UW Reflect on Latine Heritage Month

Every year, UW–Madison celebrates Latine Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15. It’s an opportunity to honor the ways in which Latine communities have contributed to and helped shape American society. In honor of this celebratory month, the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement asked several Latine faculty and staff members their thoughts …