Hispanic Heritage Month 2026
Bradenton, Fla. Sep. 11, 2026
Hispanic Heritage Month 2026
Presented by the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Hispanic-Latino Heritage Club, in partnership with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Student Life and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Libraries.
Café Hispano
Wednesday, September 16 from 9-11 a.m. in the Student Union at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Bradenton
Tasting of coffees from different Latin American countries, refreshments, and Hispanic Knowledge Trivia prepared by the Latin/Hispanic Student Club.
Café Hispano
Tuesday, September 22, from 9-11 a.m. at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Venice
Tasting of coffees from different Latin American countries, refreshments, and Hispanic Knowledge Trivia prepared by the Latin/Hispanic Student Club.
Café Hispano
Wednesday, October 7 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Lakewood Ranch
Tasting of coffees and teas from different Latin American countries and refreshments, along with an opportunity to listen to Oral Histories recorded by some of our ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø staff and students who have a Hispanic heritage.
Culmination: Café Hispano
Wednesday, October 14 from 9-11 a.m. in the Library & Learning Center – Knowledge Commons (1st floor) at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Bradenton
Tasting of coffees and teas from different Latin American countries and refreshments, along with an opportunity to listen to Oral Histories recorded by some of our ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø staff and students who have a Hispanic Heritage.
Hispanic Film Screening
Thursday, October 15 at 12:30 p.m. in Screening Room 325 at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Venice
In the Heights, a musical drama film. In the Heights, directed by Jon M. Chu. Lin-Manuel Miranda created and wrote the music and lyrics for the original stage musical. Usnavi, a young bodega owner in Washington Heights, dreams of a better future while celebrating his Latino community, family, friendships, music, and culture. As he and his neighbors follow their dreams, they face important choices about love, home, and where they belong. (Limited to 40 people)
Month-long/on-going programs:
- Hispanic Food: The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Cafeteria/Food Services will include special recipes of Hispanic food in their menus throughout the month.
- Books, Videos and More at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Library: All three ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Libraries will feature book displays with resources by Hispanic creators and/or about the many Hispanic and Latin American cultures represented in our Nation.
- Trivia and Streaming Video: The screens in the Library Forum and other public screens will showcase films, documentaries, and trivia questions related to Hispanic culture, history, and celebrities.
