Latine Heritage Month

Roots and Remedies Healing Table 

September 15, 2025  |  6:00-8:00 pm
East Quad 1507
Sponsored by Corazones Unidos Siempre Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority Inc. 

Guests will have the opportunity to explore Latine traditions through conversations about spirituality, culture, and self-care. This event invites participants to celebrate heritage while embracing holistic wellness practices that have been passed down through generations.
 

Noche De Loteria Creativa

September 16, 2025  |  6:30-7:30 pm
Mason Hall, Rm MH2333
Sponsored by SHPEtinas and SHPE

We are having a loteria themed night, but instead of playing the game we will be creating designs/characters to put on our very own SHPEtinas Loteria Game cards, which we will use in future events. In order to help create a sense of being home, we’ll be offering agua frescas and conchas to hopefully bring comfort while we’re in our “home away from home.”
 

A Taste of Folklorico

September 19, 2025  |  6:30-8:30 pm
Michigan Union, Pond Room
Sponsored by Ballet Folklorico De Metztli 

Join BFM for its introductory mass meeting, including a dance workshop for beginners and a discussion on what is folklorico and its history.
 

José Martí Open Mic

September 21, 2025  |  7:00-9:00 pm
Trotter Multicultural Center, basement
Sponsored by Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and MESA

[Register] A chance for people to express what they love doing in the form of music, dance, poetry, and many more.
 

Burton Tower Carillon Recital for Latine Heritage Month & Open Tower

September 22, 2025  |  12:00-12:45 pm
Burton Memorial Tower, 10th floor
Sponsored by School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Prof. Tiffany Ng and students perform Latinx carillon music and arrangements on the 53-bell carillon of Burton Memorial Tower, followed by Q&A at 12:30 pm. Featured composers include Alice Gomez and the songwriting duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. To reach the 10th floor belfry, take the elevator and then 2 flights of stairs.
 

Lurie Tower Carillon Recital for Latine Heritage Month

September 22, 2025  |  1:20-2:00 pm
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Tower
Sponsored by School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Assistant Professor of Music Julie Zhu performs Latinx carillon music and arrangements on the 60-bell Lurie Carillon. Listen outside in Gerstacker Grove or take the elevator to the 2nd floor to see the bells, and/or to the 3rd floor to see the keyboard. The 30-minute program will be followed by a brief Q&A.
 

RISE Mass Meeting

September 23, 2025  |  7:00-8:00 pm
North University Building, 1552
Sponsored by RISE

The Refugee Immigrant Success Establishment (RISE) provides access to community resources, such as tutoring, personalized job search assistance, and mentorship. These resources address challenges faced by immigrants upon their arrival in the United States. This event will be the first meeting of the semester to recruit interested members. 
 

Piñatas y Banderas: A Celebration of Latine Heritage

September 25, 2025  |  6:30-8:00 pm
Trotter Multicultural Center, basement
Sponsored by La Casa and MESA

[Register] Join La Casa and Latine Heritage Month for a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and creativity! Come make your own piñata inspired by the colors and flags of Latine countries, and showcase the beauty and diversity of our shared heritage. This hands-on event is all about representing every country, honoring traditions, and bringing our cultures together in one joyful space. Whether you come to create, connect, or simply celebrate, we welcome you to rep your flag and your pride!
 

Navigating the Future: Insights from Hispanic Leaders

September 26, 2025  |  3:00-6:30 pm
Ross School of Business, Blau Colloqium
Sponsored by Hispanic Business Students Association, MESA's Latine Heritage Month committee, Leland, KPGM, Accenture, PwC Strategy, and Visa

[Register] Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Hispanic/Latine community while fostering cross-cultural understanding and dialogue across campus. Accomplished leaders from diverse industries will share how cultural identity has shaped their journeys in leadership, innovation, and impact—offering students, staff, and faculty alike an inspiring view of resilience and values-driven leadership. Attendees will have the chance to participate in exclusive Coffee Chats with KPMG and Accenture and close out the evening with a networking reception at a local Ann Arbor venue. Free for students, paid option for non-students.
 

Celestial Footprints: Latin American Voices in U.S. Astronomy

September 26, 2025  |  7:00-10:00 pm
Detroit Observatory (1398 E Ann St, Observatory St, Ann Arbor)
Sponsored by UMich Department of Astronomy and Detroit Observatory

[Get tickets] This event highlights Latin American contributions to astronomy in the U.S. through a keynote talk and a Q&A panel featuring professors, postdocs, and students from the UofM Dept. of Astronomy. Guests can also enjoy bilingual guided tours and telescope observing. It’s a chance to celebrate culture, community, and the diverse voices shaping astronomy today.
 

The Afterlives of Sound: Memory, Ethnography, and the Borderlands

October 7, 2025  |  4:00-5:30 pm
Michigan Union, Tappan Room
Sponsored by the Department of American Culture and Latina/o Studies 

Join scholar-activist Alex E. Chavez (University of Notre Dame) for an immersive talk exploring the intersections of music, memory, and migration across America's borderlands. Drawing from his award-winning books 'Sounds of Crossing' & his new album 'Sonorous Present', he reimagines how scholarship can cross boundaries through sound, poetry and performance. 
 

Zionism in Latin America

October 8, 2025  |  6:00-8:00 pm
CCCB 0420
Sponsored by SOL (Solidaridad Organizada Para La Liberacíon), UAAO, La Casa, Friends of Guatemala

Learn about the imperialist and violent history of Zionism in Latin America and its ongoing presence.
 

Latine-Caribbean Dance Workshop

October 15, 2025  |  6:00-8:00 pm
Trotter Multicultural Center
Sponsored by MESA's Latine Heritage Month Committee and Caribbean Student Association

[Register] Experience the rhythm, learn some new dance moves, and vibe with us over great food and even better company. All are welcome to join the Caribbean Student Association and MESA’s Latine Heritage Month committee for an electrifying Latine-Caribbean dance workshop!
 

Salomé: A Puerto Rican Folktale Musical

October 15, 2025  |  7:00 -8:00 pm
Theatre Nova, 410 W Huron
Sponsored by Independent, Culture Source, and Theatre Nova

Salomé is a new musical being developed which will present a live concert reading featuring 3 - Students in the cast. The songs are in Spanish and the dialogue is in English. The story is based on an old Puerto Rican folktale similar to Romeo and Juliet. There will be light refreshments provided. The show is about 40 minutes and then we'll have snacks. 
 

Special Latine Heritage Month tour of "ICE in the Heartland: Community Impacts of Worksite Immigration Raids"

October 16, 2025  |  1:00-2:00 pm
Lane Hall (first floor), 204 S. State Street
Sponsored by Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies

Join us for a special Latine Heritage Month tour of this ongoing exhibit. ICE in the Heartland showcases a multifaceted project that gathers and disseminates the stories of communities impacted by immigration worksite raids with the aim of bringing underrepresented narratives to news media, classroom, and public discourse. Exhibit space is free and open to the public, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm from September 12 – December 12, 2025.
 

Día de Los Muertos Community Altar

October 23, 2025  |  6:00-7:00 pm
East Quad First-floor Atrium
Sponsored by Residential College and Latino/a Studies

[Submit photos] Participate in the Día de Los Muertos Community Altar by submitting a photograph of your loved ones. Join us for the opening, Thursday, October 23rd, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the East Quad, first-floor Atrium Corridor, for raffles & gift bag giveaways. The altar will be on display from October 23 to November 2—Submit your photos by Monday, October 20. 
 

Dance Celebration at South Quad

October 24, 2025  |  6:00-8:00 pm
South Quad, Ambatana - The Afro-American Multicultural Lounge
Sponsored by Michigan Housing Community Connections and Engagement

Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with members of Los Salseros Azules and the South Quad DPEs! Join us for refreshments, treats, and a dynamic dance lesson!
 

Multicultural Yard Show

October 24, 2025  |  8:00-10:00 pm
The Diag
Sponsored by Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.

The MGC Yard Show is an annual show hosted by Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. The show is an opportunity for Greek-lettered organizations within the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) to perform their traditional dances, strolls, steps, etc.
 

Día de los Muertos Ball 

November 1, 2025  |  7:00-10:00 pm
Rackham Assembly Hall
Sponsored by Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated 

Join us for music, dancing, authentic Mexican food, engaging speakers, and live performance. Speakers will discuss the traditions and history of Día de los Muertos and how its values and traditions can honor to the losses experienced in our current time. Once the speaker has finished, there will be time to strengthen bonds within our community and cultures.