‘Estamos Aquí’ Festival Hispano Highlights Hispanic/Latinx HeritageMonth Celebration at UW-Green Bay

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12, 2024

GREEN BAY – Beginning this weekend, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is honoring Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month alongside the national celebration from September 15 through October15. The month of festivities kicks off with the hugely popular Estamos Aquí an outdoor festival featuring live music, art and a car show. Last year, more than 8,000 people attended the event!

Approximately 9% of UW-Green Bay’s student population identifies as Hispanic/Latinx, which has steadilyincreased over the past 10 years. “We are excited to honor the rich Hispanic/Latinx culture found in our region and within our community,” said Chancellor Michael Alexander. “I encourage everyone to attend Estamos Aqui on Saturday and experience this amazing event. Then, come back for one or more of the activities happening this month to learn, celebrate and contribute to the events occurring across the region.”

UW-Green Bay campus leaders, including the student organization Organización Latino Americana (OLA) have collaborated with faculty, staff, students and the community to offer a variety of programs which celebrate and recognize the history, culture, contributions and presence of Hispanic/Latinx people in the United States and the community. A full month of events can be found here. Highlighted events include:

• Estamos Aquí
  • Saturday, September 14, 3 – 10 m. at The Weidner
  • An outdoor festival celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, art, food and more. Free admission, open to the public, everyone is More information can be found here.
• Camanita de Aves – Celebrando la Semana de Conservacion Latina // Bird Walk – Celebrating Latino Conservation Week
  • Saturday, September 21, 9 – 12 m. at Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve, Suamico
  • A guided bilingual bird walk (Spanish/English,) where you’ll learn about and identify local birds at the Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve. Family friendly activities will follow the walk. Open to all ages, no experience necessary!
• UWGB Women’s Soccer Game
  • Thursday, September 26, 6 – 8 m. Aldo Santaga Stadium, UW-Green Bay campus
  • Join in the excitement of women’s soccer on campus for Hispanic Heritage Night for the women’s soccer game, featuring live music by the band Los Locales starting at 6 p.m. More information can be found here.
• Cena de Estrellas! A Night of Culture, Cuisine and Community
  • Thursday, October 24, 5 – 7 m. at University Union Phoenix Rooms, UW-Green Bay campus
  • A special evening featuring inspiring words from keynote speaker Juan Durazo, a vibrant performance by SOL Baile Folklorico and a selection of dishes that reflect the diverse culinary traditions of Latin America. All are welcome! More information can be found here.

For additional information, please contact the Student Engagement Center at 920-465-2720.

About UW-Green Bay

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a school of resilient problem solvers who dare to reach higher with the power of education that ignites growth and answers the biggest challenges. Serving 10,300 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students as well as 85,000 continuing education learners annually, UW-Green Bay offers 200 academic degrees, programs and certificates. With four campus locations in Northeast Wisconsin, the University’s access mission welcomes all students who want to learn, from every corner of the world. Championing bold thinking since opening its doors in 1965, it is a university on the rise – Wisconsin’s’ fastest growing UW. For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.

–90-24–