The Aulbani J. Beauregard Center for Equity, Justice, and Freedom undertook significant organization development efforts starting Fall of 2022. We engaged our stakeholders in a needs and opportunities assessment and conducted an internal review and a national benchmarking assessment. These efforts helped us assess the current state of the Beauregard Center, develop a scope of work, and identify strategic priorities. One of the Center’s strategic priorities is to coordinate heritage and awareness month celebrations on behalf of the University of New Hampshire. Heritage and awareness months are designated to recognize, celebrate, and honor the histories, experiences, and contributions of historically excluded populations.
Prior to each observed month, the Beauregard Center sends out calls for proposals to folx in our UNH community (students, faculty, and staff) who have interest in offering an educational/celebratory program and/or resource(s). We compile the programs and resources into a Celebration Schedule that is disseminated to the community. Additionally, in consultation with the Diversity Support Coalition, the Beauregard Center offers at least one signature event each heritage and awareness month.
For more information, please contact Nada Alasmi at Nada.Alasmi@UNH.edu
The Beauregard Center coordinates and announces the celebration schedules as follows:
| Call for Proposals Announced | Submission Deadline | Celebration Schedule Announced | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Latinx Heritage Month September 15 - October 15, 2024 |
August 8, 2024 | August 30, 2024 | September 9, 2024 |
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LGBTQ+ History Month October 2024 |
August 19, 2024 | September 13, 2024 | September 23, 2024 |
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Native American Heritage Month November 2024 |
September 24, 2024 | October 18, 2024 | October 28, 2024 |
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Black History Month February 2025 |
November 4, 2024 | January 16, 2025 | January 27, 2025 |
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Women's History Month March 2025 |
January 13, 2025 | February 13, 2025 | February 24, 2025 |
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UNH Pride Month April 2025 |
February 18, 2025 | March 13, 2025 | March 24, 2025 |
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Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month April 15 - May 15, 2025 |
March 3, 2025 | April 3, 2025 | April 7, 2025 |
Please note that we understand this is not a comprehensive list of observed months. Following this first year, we will continue to coordinate additional heritage months.
2024 - 2025 UNH Heritage and Awareness Month Celebrations
Latinx Heritage Month - September 15-October 15
University of New Hampshire Latinx Heritage Month seeks to spread awareness about and celebrate the histories, experiences, and contributions of the Latinx community. We hope can join us in this celebration!
The University of New Hampshire Latinx Month Celebration is coordinated by the Aulbani J. Beauregard Center for Equity, Justice, and Freedom in collaboration with students, faculty, and staff from across the university. The 2024 collaborators include MOSAICO and College of Liberal Arts.
History: Latinx Heritage Month, also known as National Hispanic Heritage Month, takes place every year from September 15 to October 15. It celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of people with ancestors from Mexico, the Caribbean, Spain, and Central and South America. This observance began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was extended to a 30-day period by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. It became law on August 17, 1988, with the approval of Public Law. The date of September 15 is important because it marks the independence anniversaries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, while Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence on September 16 and 18, respectively.
2024 First Annual UNH Latinx Heritage Month Celebration Schedule:
Kickoff and Community Gathering
Monday 09/16/2024 | 4 pm to 5 pm EST | Beauregard Center (MUB 120)
Contact: Yashwant Prakash Vyas Yashwant.Vyas@unh.edu
Audience: open to students, faculty, and staff
Join the Beauregard Center, Diversity Support Coalition, and MOSAICO for a community gathering to kick off the 2024 UNH Latinx Heritage Month celebration! Light refreshments will be provided.
Film and Discussion: Flamin’ Hot (2023)
Wednesday 09/18/2024 | 5 pm to 7 pm EST | Murkland Hall Room G17
Contact: Daniel Chavez Daniel.Chavez@UNH.edu
Audience: open to students, faculty, and staff
Film screening (Flamin’ Hot, 2023, directed by Eva Longoria) followed by a discussion of how Latinx communities are portrayed in movies. Film synopsis: Richard Montañez, the son of a Mexican immigrant, was working as a janitor at Frito-Lay when he conceived the idea for Flamin' Hot Cheetos. Drawing inspiration from the flavors of his culture, his creation revitalized Frito-Lay and made a significant impact on the food industry.
ThirsTea Thursday: Café con Leche
Thursday 09/19/2024 | 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST | Beauregard Center (MUB 120)
Contact: Beauregard.Center@UNH.edu
Audience: open to students - faculty and staff are invited to stop-by
Join the Aulbani J. Beauregard Center for Equity, Justice, and Freedom for a drop-in-style event featuring DIY fair trade coffee and tea.
Cultural Exploration Trip: Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Thursday 09/26/2024 | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm EST | Boston, Massachusetts
Contact: Nada Alasmi Nada.Alasmi@UNH.edu
Audience: open to students - advance registration required
Students will visit the Boston Museum of Fine Arts during their Latinx Heritage Night and enjoy a traditional meal to engage in an immersive experience that celebrates the vibrant and diverse contributions of Latinx artists and cultures. This trip is open to all undergraduate, and graduate and professional students at UNH. There is no cost to participate, however the trip can accommodate only 50 spots. To register and learn more, please visit tinyurl.com/latinxTRIP. The deadline to register is September 16th at 11:59 pm EST.
MOSAICO Latinx Heritage Dinner
Saturday 10/05/2024 | 6 pm to 9 pm EST | Granite State Room, MUB 2nd floor
Contact: Caleb Marrero unhMOSAICO@gmail.com
Audience: students, faculty, staff, and community. Tickets will be available on MUB Tickets.
LGBTQ+ History Month - October 2024
History: Founded by a Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson, LGBTQ+ History Month was first celebrated in October 1994 in the United States of America. It is celebrated in October to overlap with the National Coming Out Day on October 11. Today the LGBTQ+ History Month is also celebrated in other countries and is a yearly celebration that highlights role models, fosters a sense of union, and recognizes the histories and contributions of the LGBTQ+ Community.
Call for Proposals!
Call for proposals to folx in our UNH community (students, faculty, and staff) who have an interest in offering an educational/celebratory program and/or resource(s) to be included in the first annual 2024 University of New Hampshire LGBTQ+ History Month Celebration Schedule.
Please fill out this **Online Proposal Form** to submit educational/celebratory programs and/or resources on behalf of your department/college/organization by 11:59 pm EST on Friday September 13, 2024.
If submitting multiple programs, please submit one proposal per program/event/resource.
Please direct any questions you have to Yashwant Prakash Vyas at Yashwant.Vyas@unh.edu
Native American Heritage Month - November 2024
University of New Hampshire Native American Heritage Month seeks to spread awareness about and celebrate the histories, experiences, and contributions of the Native American community.
The University of New Hampshire Native American Heritage Month is coordinated by the Aulbani J. Beauregard Center for Equity, Justice, and Freedom in collaboration with students, faculty, and staff from across the university.
History: Work to recognize Native Americans began in the early 1900s, when Dr. Arthur Caswell, a Cattaraugus Seneca and director of the Rochester Museum in New York, partnered with the Boy Scouts of America to commemorate “First Americans Days”. Around the same period, the Society of American Indians and the National Congress of American Indians worked to promote unity and to dedicate the second Saturday of May as “American Indian Day”. In 1924, the United States Congress passed the Indian Citizenship Act, granting citizenship to all American Indians born in the U.S. who were not already recognized through treaties or other federal agreements. The act was later expanded to include Alaska Natives. On November 24, 1986, President Ronald Reagan declared the week of November 23 “American Indian Week.” This was later expanded on November 14, 1990, when President George H.W. Bush proclaimed November as “National American Indian Heritage Month”.
Call for Proposals!
Call for proposals to folx in our UNH community (students, faculty, and staff) who have an interest in offering an educational/celebratory program and/or resource(s) to be included in the second annual 2024 University of New Hampshire Native American Heritage Month Celebration Schedule.
Please fill out this **Online Proposal Form** to submit educational/celebratory programs and/or resources on behalf of your department/college/organization by 11:59 pm EST on Friday, October 18, 2024.
If submitting multiple programs, please submit one proposal per program/event/resource.
Please direct any questions you have to Dr. Nada Alasmi at Nada.Alasmi@UNH.edu
