Celebrating Hispanic Heritage and Achievements
As an institution with a rich history of serving Hispanic and Latino students, UIW takes immense pride in its annual celebration of Hispanic heritage and achievements. This celebration is an opportunity to embrace the vibrant tapestry of Hispanic and Latino cultures on our campus. We invite you to explore, learn, and be inspired by the achievements, traditions, and voices that are shaping our world.
The planning committee is a dedicated group committed to working year-round to support programming that celebrates and highlights the many cultures represented in the community. For more information, please contact Victoria C. Shipley by email at vshipley@uiwtx.edu or call (210) 283-6924.
Sept. 15 - Oct.15, 2025
HHM Book Display
J.E. and L.E. Mabee Library
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Library! Explore our special book display featuring a curated selection of works that honor Hispanic and Latino American history, culture and contributions.
This event is presented in partnership with the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability and the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Library.
Contact:
Catrina Grivich
J.E. and L.E. Mabee Library
Email: cgrivich@uiwtx.edu
Sept. 16, 2025
Dia De Independencia!
11 a.m.-1 p.m. | SEC Concourse
Celebrate ¡Día de Independencia! with us! This event is held in partnership with the International Student and Scholar Services and Campus Engagement. Come join the festivities and learn more about this vibrant celebration.
Contact:
Kelsey Dwyer
Email: kdwyer@uiwtx.ed
Sept. 16, 2025
National Voter Registration Day BBQ
11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Dubuis Lawn
Celebrate National Voter Registration Day with us on Dubuis Lawn! Stop by to register to vote, and while you're there, grab some delicious BBQ.
Contact:
Teofilo Reyes Jr.
Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability
Phone: (210) 283-6423
Email: treyes@uiwtx.edu
Sept. 18, 2025
Loteria Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. | SEC Ballroom
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with a night of Loteria, prizes and traditional treats!
For more info, contact:
Vivian Cigarroa
Email: vcigarro@uiwtx.edu
Sept. 22, 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month Mass
12-1 p.m. | Our Lady's Chapel
Join us for a special Hispanic Heritage Month Mass on Sept. 22 from 12 to 1 p.m. at Our Lady's Chapel. All are welcome as we celebrate and honor the rich traditions and deep faith of Hispanic culture.
For more info, contact:
Mission and Ministry
Email: ministry@uiwtx.edu
Sept. 27, 2025
Faith and Family: Hispanic Heritage Football Game
6 p.m. | Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium
Get ready to cheer on the Cardinals as UIW takes on the Abilene Christian Wildcats for our Hispanic Heritage football game! Bring the whole family and join us for a fun pre-game atmosphere, with activities and entertainment for everyone.
Contact:
UIW Athletics
Email: uiwathletics@uiwtx.edu
Oct. 1, 2025
Platicas
3-5 p.m. | Mabee Library Auditorium
The Ettling Center for Civic Leadership & Sustainability will host, Pláticas (Conversations), an event that brings together civic leaders from diverse disciplines and regions across the country. The event will provide a space for meaningful dialogue on timely and relevant issues while fostering engagement with the Cardinal community.
Contact:Teofilo Reyes Jr.
Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability
Phone: (210) 283-6423
Email: treyes@uiwtx.edu
Oct. 2, 2025
2025 Leaders of Americas Speaker Series: Iván Duque Márquez, 34th President of Colombia
10:30 a.m. | Diane Bennack Music Hall
For Students, Faculty and Staff
The University of the Incarnate Word's Lewis Center of the Americas is proud to present the 2025 Leaders of the Americas Speaker Series, featuring special guest Iván Duque Márquez, the 34th President of Colombia. He will be speaking on the promise of cross-border cooperation and humanistic leadership in the Americas.
Contact:
Dr. Richard D. Pineda
Director, Lewis Center of the Americas
Email: rdpineda@uiwtx.edu.
Oct. 10, 2025
The TN Visa Workshop (Visas TN - Taller Informativo)
12:00 p.m CST | Online Teams
This workshop is open to all UIW students, faculty, and staff on both the UIW U.S. and Mexico campuses.
UIW’s International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) invites special guest speakers from US-Based Myers Immigration Law, including Managing Attorney Matthew Myers and Legal Analyst and Mexican Attorney Cecilia Carrera, to explore immigration options created by the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA, formerly NAFTA) for Canadian and Mexican citizens. This workshop has two parts; one presented in English and the other presented in Spanish.
12:00 p.m. - TNs for Canadian Citizens presented in English, followed by Q&A in English / Taller en Ingles: Visas TN para ciudadanos canadienses y tiempo asignado para preguntas y respuestas
12:30 p.m. - TNs for Mexican Citizens presented in Spanish, followed by bilingual Q&A / Taller en Español: Visas TN para ciudadanos mexicanos y tiempo asignado para preguntas y repuesta
Contact:
Sheena Maria Connell, DSO, ARO
International Student and Scholar Services
Email: sconnell@uiwtx.edu
Oct. 15, 2025
Semillas de Cambio
5-6 p.m. | Joeris Residence Hall Auditorium Garden
The Ettling Center for Civic Leadership & Sustainability will host a Semillas de Cambio (Seeds of Change) event with resident students at Joeris Residence Hall, near the Cardinal Cupboard Food Pantry. During this event, students will help plant and expand Josie’s Garden while engaging in conversations on social justice.
Contact:Rebecca Sanchez
Email: rmsanch3@uiwtx.edu)