Heritage Celebration Months

Hispanic Heritage Month with flag from various countries

Hispanic Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month Black History Month

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The theme for this year at CAC is: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America

Join us as we host various celebrations and events to commemorate Hispanic Heritage!

Celebrations/Events listed below by Campus.

—-Signal Peak (SPC)—-

-Thursday, September 14th @ 11:00AM- 1:00PM – Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off: Tacos ATM Food Truck
H Bldg. Parking Lot (near The Green)

-Loteria Night each Tuesday @ 5:30PM during HHM – (9/19, 9/26, 10/03, 10/10)
I Bldg. Vaquero Lounge

-Saturday, October 7th – HHM Concert Event Celebration
Schedule of Events:

Food Trucks/Low Rider Showcase: 5:00PM-7:00PM

Party Crash DJs: 7:00PM-7:30PM

Performances by NB Ridaz & Poe’it: Starting at 7:30PM
Tickets are $25; CAC Students FREE w/ Student ID
Buy your Tickets at EventsatCAC.com

—-San Tan (STC)—-

-Monday, September 18th @ 12:00PM-4:00PM – Social Hour
B Bldg. Student Lounge

Experience Hispanic culture during Hispanic Heritage Month by indulging in traditional Hispanic cuisine.

—-Superstition Mountain (SMC)—-

-Wednesday, September 20th @ 12:00PM-4:00PM – Social Hour
F Bldg. Lobby

Experience Hispanic culture during Hispanic Heritage Month by indulging in traditional Hispanic cuisine.

What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.

The theme for this year at CAC is:

Join us as we host various celebrations and events to commemorate Native American Heritage!

Celebrations/Events & Ways to Celebrate listed below.

Native American Heritage Month Celebration

“Walk the Land”

Thursday, November 30th from 11:00am – 1:00pm
Signal Peak Campus, 8470 N. Overfield Rd., Coolidge, AZ

Please join us for guest speakers and a self-guided campus tour to celebrate Native American Heritage Month!

Event Schedule

11:00am – Welcome & Purpose
Start behind M-BLDG. at West Plaza

11:20am – “Walk the Land” self-guided tour to learn about local tribal nations, values, and landmarks

12:00pm – Free Lunch to the first 75 people! & Storytelling

Link to the flyer!

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.

The theme for this year at CAC is: African Americans and the Arts

Join us as we host various celebrations and events to commemorate Black History Month!

Event dates/times are subject to change or be updated.

Celebrations/Events listed below.

—-Online/Virtual—-

-Thursday, February 1st @ 3:00PM – Conversation w/ Colleagues: Black Student Union and Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, please join us for Conversations with Colleagues as we celebrate, recognize, and reflect on what the month means to our CAC community and how we celebrate black excellence at CAC. Topics will include contributions of black communities and individuals, recognizing black historical figures who inspire and motivate us, and a panel discussion with the BSU officers and members.

To access the event, please use the following link: Click here to join the meeting

-Tuesday, February 6th @ 2:00PM – Virtual BHM Trivia Game Show
Join virtually to test your knowledge of BHM and a chance to win prizes.

To access the event, please use the following link: https://eventgameshows.com/centralaz26/

-Wednesday, February 21st @3:30PM – BHM Virtual Tour (link will be provided)

An interactive experience highlighting key figures & locations in Black History.

—-Signal Peak (SPC)—-

-Thursday, February 22nd @ 12:00PM- 1:15PM – Race & Identity Card Project – T-116

Join CAC Communication Studies and the BSU for a conversation on race & identity.

-Tuesday, February 27th @ 12:00PM- 1:00PM – Cultural Expression Competition Event – I400

Join us as we listen to student’s sharing their literary works. Food & refreshments will be provided.
Submissions will need to be sent to Eliana Leamons (eliana.leamons@centralaz.edu) by February 19th.

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!

—-Maricopa (MAR)—-

-Wednesday, February 21st @ 1:30PM- 3:00PM – Race & Identity Card Project – C-111

Join CAC Communication Studies and the BSU for a conversation on race & identity.

—-San Tan (STC)—-

-Thursday, February 29th @ Time TBD – Race & Identity Card Project – Location TBD

Join CAC Communication Studies and the BSU for a conversation on race & identity.

—-Superstition Mountain (SMC)—-

-Wednesday, February 28th @ Time TBD – Race & Identity Card Project – Location TBD

Join CAC Communication Studies and the BSU for a conversation on race & identity.

Heritage Celebration Months

—-Signal Peak (SPC)—-

—-San Tan (STC)—-

—-Superstition Mountain (SMC)—-

Event dates/times are subject to change or be updated.

—-Online/Virtual—-

—-Signal Peak (SPC)—-

—-Maricopa (MAR)—-

—-San Tan (STC)—-

—-Superstition Mountain (SMC)—-

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