Queensborough Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2025

Queensborough is excited to celebrate with members of our community who identify as Hispanic, Latino/a, and Latinx. National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed each year from September 15 to October 15, is a time to honor the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and lasting contributions of people with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

What began as a week-long observance in 1968 grew into a month-long celebration in 1988. The timing is intentional: September 15 marks the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. We invite everyone in our campus community to join us in recognizing and celebrating.

“…after a time you may recognize that the proper measure of success is not how much you’ve closed the distance to some far-off goal but the quality of what you’ve done today.”

— Sonia Maria Sotomayor, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States

Portrait of Sonia Maria Sotomayor

2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Events

As a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), we are proud to incorporate this distinction into the programming we offer. Our faculty and staff have collaborated to develop events and initiatives that foster connection, celebrate culture, and create opportunities for everyone on campus to engage and participate.

Calle y Ritmo
Tuesday, September 18, 2025 | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Student Union Upper Level

“El Abrazo de la Serpiente” Movie Screening
Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM
Art Gallery Theatre

"No" (2012) movie screening
Monday, Sep 29, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM
Art Gallery Theatre

Sabores Sin Fuego: A No-Cook Taste of Hispanic Heritage
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Oakland Dining Room

"Four Seasons in Havana" Screening
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 02:00 AM
Art Gallery Theatre

Raíces y Roles: Hispanic Voices in Leadership at Queensborough
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 from 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
Art Gallery Theatre

"The Secret in Their Eyes" (2009) Movie Screening
Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM
Art Gallery Theatre

Juego Fest - Hispanic Gaming Fiesta
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM
Medical Arts Well, Room-136

La Tensión Necesaria (The Necessary Tension)
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Art Gallery Theatre

Irreflexiones
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Oakland Loggia

Day of the Dead Ofrenda
Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 from 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Student Union Lobby

Campus Cultural Centers

Kupferberg Holocaust Center exterior lit up at nightOpens in a new window
Kupferberg Holocaust Center Opens in a new window

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

Russian Ballet performing at the Queensborough Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window
QPAC: Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window

QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

Queensborough Art Gallery exterior in the afternoonOpens in a new window
QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.