Latinx Heritage Month is a celebration and recognition of the many achievements and contributions of the Latinx community. The term "Latinx" is a gender-inclusive alternative to Latina and Latino that includes nonbinary and non-gender conforming folks in the community.
Language of Identity is Personal: Latinx or Hispanic?
Although the month is recognized nationally as “Hispanic Heritage Month,” we choose to highlight and focus on the Latinx communities from Mexico, Central and South America as well as some Caribbean countries. While “Hispanic” holds a very positive self-identity for some, others see it more as a term applied to them, not of their own choosing. The term “Hispanic” was coined by Richard Nixon in an attempt to unify Spanish-speaking countries, but did not consider how that highlights the colonization of the Americas by identifying a group with the language of their colonizer (Spain). In this, it also excludes Latin American countries like Brazil, whose official language is Portuguese, and erases the hundreds of indigenous groups throughout Latin America who have preserved their native languages. Similarly, the term “Latinx” is not the chosen term for many (learn more). What words do you use to describe your identity?
Featured Event
Latinx Heritage Month Celebration
Wednesday, October 2 | Noon - 2 pm | SSC Quad
Join us in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month! Come experience a performance from Ballet Folklorico de Cal State Fullerton, visit the Paletas with President Hernandez booth, and explore local Latinx vendors. We can't wait to see you there!
IVC Dance Master Class
Tuesday, September 10 | 10 am - Noon | MD 143
Dive into the exciting world of Latin partner dancing! This specialty workshop will explore the foundations of Latin dancing and Latin Ballroom. The class will focus on Latin-style footwork, partnering, styling techniques, and rhythms. Through this workshop students will be exposed to a variety of popular dances like Salsa, Cha Cha, Bachata, Rumba and more.
Latinx Heritage Month Celebration
Wednesday, October 2 | Noon - 2 pm | SSC Quad
Join us in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month! Come experience a performance from Ballet Folklorico de Cal State Fullerton,visit the Paletas with President Hernandez booth, and explore local Latinx vendors. We can't wait to see you there!
Viva Long Beach
Saturday, September 7 | 2 - 7 pm | Historic Pine Avenue, Long Beach
A one-day celebration for the community that highlights the Latino culture and vibrancy that exists in Long Beach through local food, music, and entertainment. More Info »
City of Irvine Host Hispanic Heritage Month Festival
Saturday, September 22 | 11 am - 4 pm | Great Park, Irvine
Join the City of Irvine in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and honoring Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation, society, and community. More Info »
Viva La Cultura
Wednesday, October 16 | 4 pm | Hangar 21, Fullerton
Celebrating the rich heritage of the Latino community through fashion, art, & music. More Info »
IVC Puente Program
The Puente Program is an academic, counseling, and mentoring program that has improved college persistence and success rates for thousands of California’s educationally under-served students. The Puente mission is to increase the number of community college students who transfer and enroll in four-year colleges and universities. More Info »
Latinx Club
Empowering Latinx students through intercultural awareness. More Info »
MESA Program
The Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program offers a dedicated study center where students can engage in Academic Excellence Workshops, receive tutoring in essential STEM courses, meet with the MESA Counselor, and receive guidance and support to enhance their personal, academic, and professional development. The MESA Center is more than a study space; it is a dedicated, collaborative community for student success. More Info »
Dream Scholars
The Dream Scholars Program is committed to bringing support, awareness, inspiration, safe and welcoming spaces for all undocumented IVC students and their families. We inform and connect students to reliable resources, providing academic, personal, career counseling, financial assistance, and more. More Info »
IVC FELLAS
IVC FELLAS (formerly EMCEES) is a DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) driven male initiative focused on student success and community engagement for the college’s self-identified men of color students, staff, and faculty. This brotherhood was created to encourage college completion and transfer and to establish a sense of belonging. All are welcome. More Info »
Women of Color Collective (WoCC)
The WoCC is a group dedicated to building community and empowering self-identified womxn of color students, staff, and faculty. Womxn is used in place of “women” to be inclusive of all gender experiences surrounding femininity. Non-female-identifying students such as non-binary and gender-expansive folks are explicitly invited and welcomed. More Info »