MAYS LANDING — Atlantic Cape Community College, a proud official Hispanic-Serving Institution since 2021, will recognize the distinct history and culture that Hispanic Americans have contributed to America’s diversity by celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from Monday, September 15 through Wednesday, October 15 with events at each of the College’s three campuses.
A Hispanic flag raising ceremony at the Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City campus will kick-off the month-long celebration at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, September 15 at the flagpole on the Arctic Avenue side of the campus. Light refreshments will be served in the cafeteria following the event on a first come, first served basis. The Mays Landing campus will host its flag raising event in the Quad on Tuesday, September 30 at 12:30 p.m. This event is co-sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) and Los Latinos Unidos student club. Live musical entertainment by the Rick Reyes Trio will be available along with light refreshments in the Student Center (G Building).
The Atlantic City campus will host two other Hispanic Heritage Month events. On Wednesday, September 17, Latin dance lessons with Arlin Padilla of Arlin’s Dance Spot will be held in the cafeteria from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. On Wednesday, October 1, the campus will host an interactive Hispanic Heritage Trivia Game in the cafeteria from 12 – 1 p.m. The top two participating teams will be eligible to win $25 Amazon gift cards.
The Cape May County campus will host an informational display titled “Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future” on the first-floor lobby with relevant information, recipes and giveaways from Monday, September 15 through Wednesday, October 15. On Saturday, October 11, the campus will host its 20th anniversary and Hispanic Heritage celebration, co-sponsored with the Puerto Rican Action Committee (PRAC) of Southern New Jersey, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the first-floor lobby and entrance courtyard. This event will feature Salsa dance lessons, food trucks, live music and much more. On Tuesday, October 14, Nacho Tuesday will be held in the cafeteria from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Students may customize their own nachos with a variety of toppings. This event is free and open to the public.
National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes Hispanic American contributions to the United States’ society and culture. It was designated in 1968 when Congress passed Pub. L. 90-498 authorizing and requesting the President to issue an annual proclamation of National Hispanic Heritage during mid-September. The first to do so was President Lyndon B. Johnson when he issued Proclamation 3869 on September 17, 1968.
September 15th marks the anniversary of independence for the Latin American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Mexico, which celebrates its independence on September 16th.
Visit library.atlanticcape.edu/Hispanic-Heritage-Month to learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month, find books and e-books, previous articles, history and online resources.
About Atlantic Cape Community College
Atlantic Cape Community College is a Middle States accredited, 2022 Achieving the Dream Leader College and Hispanic Serving Institution proudly serving the residents of Atlantic and Cape May counties. As a comprehensive, two-year community college, Atlantic Cape offers 47 undergraduate degree programs, and 34 certificate and professional series programs at its Mays Landing, Atlantic City and Cape May campuses. Atlantic Cape is home to the renowned Academy of Culinary Arts, rated the top culinary school in New Jersey, and for more than 50 years, our highly-acclaimed Nursing program. Atlantic Cape also partners with more than 30 colleges and four-year universities to offer students the opportunity to seamlessly earn a bachelor’s degree upon graduation.
