Hispanic Heritage Month in Waco
At Baylor, we join our Waco community in recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. This is an opportunity to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestry comes from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Many exciting events will be hosted on the Baylor campus and around Waco celebrating Hispanic and Latin cultures. Follow @latinxcoalitionbu and @baylorma_cubtalk for more details on upcoming events!
2023 Calendar of Events
Mayborn Museum
1300 S. University Parks Dr.
Waco, TX 76706
Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Mayborn! There are two exhibitions up through October 15 recognizing Hispanic cultural heritage. Vida a Color is collaborative exhibition by artists Ines Alvidres and Eric Linares that brings their traditions to you in the hope that you will experience the power that art can inspire. The Community Ofrenda “gives us the opportunity to remember our loved ones as they were in life,” says Eric Linares, the artist behind the exhibition. As we count down the days to Dia de los Muertos, everyone is invited to bring an image or memento of their loved one to place on the Ofrenda.
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On Monday, September 25, there will be a special bilingual storytime with artist Eric Linares from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Hispanic Leaders’ Network will host a Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the Mayborn on Saturday, September 30 at 1:00 p.m.
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Join us on October 1 to meet the artists behind these exhibitions as well as Baylor scientists from the Sleep Neuroscience & Cognition Laboratory to learn all about sleep and the sleeping brain.
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Admission to the museum on October 1 is free.
Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon
Thursday, September 21
12:00 p.m.
Cashion 506
RSVP required. For additional questions, please contact Katie Dudik at 254-710-6948 or Katelynn_Dudik@baylor.edu
Hispanic Heritage Month at Antojitos Centroamericanos
Friday, September 22
5:30 p.m.
Antojitos Centroamericanos
1409 N. 25th
Waco, TX 76707
Enjoy great food and giveaways for kids! The celebration welcomes members of the community to join in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Compra Local
Friday, September 22
Make it a day of supporting local vendors around Waco!
Bilingual Story Time
Monday, September 25
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Mayborn Museum
1300 S. University Parks Dr.
Waco, TX 76706
It's a special bilingual Mini Monday Storytime with our friend Eric Linares. Join us on September 25 to hear Eric read "DIA DE’LOS MUERAS" and more!
SACNAS Piñata Celebration
Monday, September 25
5:00 p.m.
Fountain Mall
Lunch & Learn: The Importance of Hispanic Heritage Month
Tuesday, September 26
12:00 p.m.
SUB Baines/Fentress
Celebration of Hispanic Heritage with Felipe Hinojosa, Inaugural Jackson Family Chair for Baylor in Latin America
Wednesday, September 27
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SUB Baines/Fentress
ODPhi Karaoke Night
Friday, September 29
6:30 p.m.
SUB Den (Common Grounds Area)
KDChi Noche de Rezo: Night of Prayer
Monday, October 2
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Truett Chapel
Enjoy with Café and Pan!
LFSA Professionals Personifying Culture Panel
Wednesday, October 4
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
SUB Baines/Fentress
Follow @latinxfsa_bu on Instagram for more information.
Movie Night
Thursday, October 5
7:00 p.m.
Morrison Hall 100
Hispanic Heritage Month Banquet
Tuesday, October 10
6:30 p.m.
Cashion 506
For tickets, contact Katelynn_Dudik@baylor.edu.
Discovering Digital Humanities Panel: Honoring LatinX Stories
Wednesday, October 11
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Moody 104
Festival de Desayuno de Coalicion
Thursday, October 12
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Baylor Multicultural Affairs Office
1st Floor, Bill Daniel Student Center
Latin X Organizations join to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at The Baylor Club
Thursday, October 12
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Baylor Club
1001 S. M.L.K. Blvd.
Waco, TX 76704
Also, mark your calendar for Waco’s Dia de los Muertos Parade and Festival!
Saturday, October 28
4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Indian Spring Park
101 N. University Park
Waco, TX 76701