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Ein breiter Blick auf Inklusivität an der WSU

Marisa Nelson October 4, 2021

Translated by Kim Kassner Die Weber State University scheint kein Pool für Vielfalt zu sein, da laut dem WSU Institutional Research Forum weniger als 1% der Studierenden Population, also 268 Studierende...

Romeo performs his poem "Undocumented Football" about a high school football player on DACA. Photo credit: Lissete Landaverde

Trayendo la esperanza en el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Lissete Landaverde September 20, 2021

Traducido por Marianna Lucia Lopez LurittaEl Mes de la Herencia Hispana ha comenzado, y para celebrarlo Weber State University tiene planeado un mes lleno de eventos que comienzan el 15 de sept. y continúan...

Romeo explains the difference between the Hispanic and Latinx identities. Photo credit: Lissete Landaverde

Bringing in hope with Hispanic Heritage Month

Lissete Landaverde September 20, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month has begun, and in celebration, Weber State University has a month full of events planned starting Sept. 15 and continuing until Oct. 15. The theme of this year's Hispanic Heritage...

The many colors have their own symbolism that are also portrayed in the form of dancing. (Israel Campa / The Signpost) Photo credit: Signpost Archives

¡Vuelve el Ballet Folklórico al campus!

Andres Rodriguez October 19, 2020

Hace once años, los estudiantes de Mount Ogden Junior High querían tener un sentido de pertenencia y aprender más sobre sus tradiciones, raíces y cultura. Se creó el Ballet Mexicano...

On Oct. 17, Hugo Caicedo presented on African Latin Americans and their contributions to Latin culture. (Lissete Landaverde)

African Latin Americans: The overlooked group in the Latino community

Lissete Landaverde October 19, 2020

Hugo Caicedo gave a presentation on Oct. 17 via Zoom about how African Latinos, who make up a large portion of Latin America, have contributed to Latin American culture and impacted the United States. This...

There are many colors in the traditional Latin dances Ballet Folklórico performs. (Israel Campa / The Signpost) Photo credit: Signpost Archives

Folklórico Ballet comes back to campus

Kierstynn King October 14, 2020

Eleven years ago, Mount Ogden Junior High students wanted both a sense of belonging and to learn more about their traditions, roots and culture. The Mexican Ballet was created, and it followed those same...

Miniature flags representing Hispanic nations line the stage during the 2012 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on Oct. 11, on Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas.  The celebration aims to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans in the Texas Military Forces and in the nation. Photo credit: Signpost Archives

Hispanic Heritage Month at WSU

Ally Nelson September 21, 2020

National Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) was first proclaimed by former President George H. W. Bush on Sept. 14, 1989, so Americans could recognize the positive influence of Hispanic Americans through history...

Graphic by Delaney Nye

Navigating being queer and Hispanic

Skyler Hudson September 18, 2019

Those who are a part of both the LGBTQ community and the Hispanic community have a unique set of challenges that stem from culture, religion, politics, racism and classism. The intermixing of the various...

(Jenny Guzman) Photo credit: Jenny Guzmán

Notable activist promotes civil change within communities

Jennifer Guzman September 28, 2018

Dolores Huerta, a well-known Chicana activist for immigrant farmworkers, visited Weber State in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event took place with the help of Chief Diversity Officer Adrienne...

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Hispanic Heritage Month sparks las conversaciónes

Jennifer Guzman September 7, 2018

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Weber States University’s diversity offices will come together to put on events for students with the hopes of educating them about diversity, inclusivity and...

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Frida Kahlo colors history for Hispanic Heritage Month

Morgan Stonehocker October 5, 2017

Over 60 years after her death, Frida Kahlo’s art continues to influence Hispanic heritage and culture. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Weber State University presented a free screening of...

Center for Diversity & Unity de Weber State University alberga el "Mes de la celebración de herencia hispana" El 14 de octubre a las 10:30 en la mañana. (Fuente: Texas Military Department / flickr)

Juntos celebraremos el mes de la herencia hispana

Rosa Arambula October 11, 2016

Celebramos el mes de la herencia hispana y cerramos con broche de oro.El Center for Diversity & Unity, junto con el Centro por la Excelencia Multicultural, invitan a los estudiantes a celebrar la herencia...

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