Event Details - Latiné Heritage Month Lecture: Esmeralda Santiago

Latiné Heritage Month Lecture: “Writing for Life” presented by Esmeralda Santiago, an award-winning author whose memoirs and novels include When I was Puerto Rican, Almost a Woman, The Turkish Lover, América’s Dream, Conquistadora, and Las Madres. Her career also includes leadership in the fields of literary studies, education, and culture. Old Main Brown Auditorium, 5:30 p.m. 

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.