Music, traditional dance, and community take center stage at the Student Union.
AUSTIN, Texas — Huston–Tillotson University celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with an Evening Fiesta in the Student Union. The gathering invites the HT campus community to connect through music, dance, food, and cultural expression.
The evening will feature traditional Mexican dances performed by Akins High School Ballet Folklórico and the rhythms and traditions of Puerto Rican Bomba presented by the Puerto Rican Cultural Center. DJ “Yenjuan” will provide music throughout the celebration, and light refreshments will be served.
Through these performances, the fiesta will highlight distinct cultural traditions within Hispanic and Latino communities while creating space for shared celebration and discovery. Students are encouraged to bring friends, enjoy the performances, and take part in an evening that celebrates the cultures enriching campus life.
The event is presented in collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs, Dr. Carlos M. Cervantes and the Department of Kinesiology, the WellU iRAM Wellness Program, and the Campus Activities Board.
About Huston-Tillotson University
Huston-Tillotson University, the first institution of higher education in Austin, Texas, has roots dating back to 1875. HT is an independent, church-related, historically black, four-year liberal arts institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown in East Austin. Huston-Tillotson University’s mission remains committed to its legacy of educating a mosaic community of learners while cultivating innovative leaders who are dedicated to academic excellence and service. The University offers associate and master’s degrees in addition to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in more than 19 areas of study. Huston-Tillotson University is accredited by The Commission on Colleges and Universities to award associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees. HT is also an NC-SARA school. For more information, please visit www.htu.edu.
