2026 EVENTS THAT PROMOTE LATINE AND INDIGENIOUS CULTURES FROM THE AMERICAS AT SRJC

• To request ASL interpreting services to access these events, please contact the Interpreting Services Office at least one week prior to the event to make arrangements: InterpretingServices@santarosa.edu or send a text to
  (707) 230-3895
• All events are free and open to the public, unless othewise stated.
• Workshops, seminars and conferences are eligible for PGI. If you would like us to assist you with proof of attendance, please reach out to intercultural@santarosa. These events can be reported for professional development credit with Forever Flex code FF:12- HERENCIA lecture series.

Loteria Night

Thursday, September 3 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm | SR Campus: Casita Latinx/e Center (Bertolini 4638)

Join us for a fun-filled bilingual Lotería Night! Connect with fellow students, enjoy food, play for exciting prizes, and experience a welcoming space to build community, celebrate culture, and make new friends. ¡Acompáñanos a una divertida Noche de Lotería bilingüe! Conoce a otros estudiantes, disfruta de comida, participa para ganar premios y celebra nuestra cultura en un ambiente acogedor donde podrás crear nuevas amistades y fortalecer la comunidad. This event is bilingual and organized by Casita Latinx/e Center. For questions, please reach out to casita@santarosa.edu.

Sin Fronteras Film Festival

Wednesdays September 2, 9, 23, 30 | 4:00 - 6:00 pm | SR Campus: Casita Latinx/e Center (Bertolini 4638)

Experience the stories of Latin America on the big screen. Sin Fronteras is Casita's bilingual Latin American Film Festival, featuring award-winning films that celebrate the diverse cultures, histories, and voices of Latin America. Descubre las historias de América Latina en la pantalla grande. Sin Fronteras es el Festival Bilingüe de Cine Latinoamericano de Casita, que presenta películas galardonadas que celebran la diversidad de culturas, historias y voces de América Latina. This event is bilingual and organized by Casita Latinx/e Center. For questions, please reach out to casita@santarosa.edu.

El Salvador: A History of Struggle and Self determination

Thursday, September 10 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm | SR Campus: Bertolini Student Activities Center (1st floor)

Professor Laura Larqué will lecture on El Salvador’s history and the Salvadoran migration to the United States. This event is part of Herencia and the WOLM lecture series in celebration of Solito: A memoir by Javier Zamora. This event will be in English. For questions, please reach out to istockburger@santarosa.edu.

Curanderismo en Nuestras vidas

Viernes 11 y Sabado 12 de septiembre | SRJC Rosleand (950 S.Wright Rd, SR) 

Conferencia gratis: Acompáñenos a estar en comunidad y aprender con yerberas, hueseras, y otras personas con conocimiento ancestral. Los talleres se enfocarán en como recuperar conocimientos ancestrales de como las hierbas, plantas, nuestros ancestros, y nuestra comunidad pueden ayudarnos a sanar físicamente y emocionalmente. Este evento es para tode aquelles interesades en conectarse más con el curanderismo, sea usted principiante o con décadas de conocimiento. Todas edades bienvenidas. Evento en español. La conferencia está abierta al público en general del condado de Sonoma y sus alrededores. Tenemos 100 espacios. Inscríbase aqui para la conferencia de curanderismo y para recibir mas detalles. Este evento se llevara acabo en español. Está organizado por el Santa Rosa Intercultlural Center. Para preguntas, llame o mande mensaje de texto al (707) 527-4741 o correo electronico intercultural@santarosa.edu

El Salvador: A History of Struggle and Self determination

Wednesday, September 16 | 12 - 1:30 pm | Petaluma campus: Student Engagement and Success Center

Professor Laura Larqué will lecture on El Salvador’s history and the Salvadoran migration to the United States. This event is part of Herencia and the WOLM lecture series in celebration of Solito: A memoir by Javier Zamora. This event will be in English and in collaboration with the Petaluma Intercultural Center. For questions, please reach out to interculturalpet@santarosa.edu.

Selena Baile Night

Wednesday, September 16 | 7:00 - 10:00 pm | SR Campus: SR Intercultural Center (Pioneer 380)

Cada año tenemos la oportunidad de celebrar la riqueza y diversidad de las culturas de Latinoamérica, y sabemos que la música es una parte fundamental de nuestra identidad. ¡Únase a nosotros para celebrar el legado musical de Selena con un DJ, buena música y la oportunidad de convivir y crear comunidad! Venga y acompáñenos a este evento gratuito y abierto al público.¡Habrá concurso de disfraz: le mejor doble de Selena ganará un premio!¡Los esperamos!. Este evento sera bilingue y organizado por MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan). Para preguntas, comuníquese con rvazquezguzman@santarosa.edu.

Undocumented Student Success Week

Week of October 19 - 23 

An annual statewide initiative focuses on advocacy, resources, and collaborative support for undocumented students. Activities: Virtual webinars, statewide policy discussions, and on-campus events organized by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and partner coalitions. For more details, please visit the Undocu.Immigrant.Dream Center.

Undocumented Student Success Summit

Friday, October 16 | All Day | Long Beach City College (So-Cal)

This year's Summit will bring together students, educators, practitioners, advocates, and partners from across California to strengthen our collective efforts in supporting undocumented students. We look forward to a day of learning, collaboration, and sharing promising practices before launching into a week of statewide engagement. For more details, please visit the Undocu.Immigrant.Dream Center.

For past Herencia events, please visit: https://intercultural.santarosa.edu/archive-herencia