September 15 – October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the history and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans and their ancestors who came from the Caribbean, Central and South America, Spain, and Mexico. The achievements of the American Latino community are celebrated nationwide through festivals, community gatherings, and more. The University of Tennessee will be holding events for students and the public throughout the month and these events can be found here.
On September 23rd, 2021, Dr. Juan Jurat-Fuentes, professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, will discuss the history of Argentine tango music and dance. This event is free and open to the public.