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Hispanic Heritage Month Convocation and Celebration

Sep 24 2025

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, students shared stories in a beautiful, vulnerable convocation, before heading to Schrock Plaza to celebrate the month with paletas. There, students and employees posed with flags and gathered for a group photo.

Photos by Daniel James

Convocation

Schrock Plaza Celebration

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