Latiné Heritage Month Panel: Discussing the book The Discourses of the Elders, a book by Sebastian Purcell, Philosophy Department, which compiles and translates Nahuatl philosophy. Also on the panel are Andrew Fitzgibbon, Philosophy Department, and Sofía Ortiz-Hinojosa, Vassar College, Old Main Colloquium, 5 p.m.

Co-sponsored by the Clark Center for Global Exchange.

While recognizing this official month, we are committed to highlighting Latiné and Latin American issues all year long. Look for updates and future events! All events are free and open to the public.

Organized by Latino and Latin American Studies (which also offers an academic minor) with support from: Center for Gender and Intercultural Studies; Clark Center for Global Engagement; Institutional Inclusion and Equity Office; Multicultural Life and Diversity Office; Office of the President; Political Science Department. For more information contact Gigi Peterson, petersong@cortland.edu.

SUNY Cortland observes Latiné Heritage Month, also known as National Hispanic Heritage Month. National observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week, and in 1988 federal law designated Hispanic Heritage Month to cover the period from September 15 to October 15. September 15 is the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days September 16 and 18, respectively.