Washburn to Host Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Banquet Sept. 12, Public Welcome to Attend

Topeka, Kan. – Washburn University will host the second annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Banquet Sept. 12. Enjoy the richness of Hispanic culture with an authentic meal, entertainment from the Kansas City Latin Jazz Orchestra and a keynote address from Marisol Marcelo, director of marketing and public relations, Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. This event is sponsored by Washburn's Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO). The public is invited to attend for a $10 fee for the meal.

- What: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Banquet
- When: 6 – 8 p.m., Sept. 12
- Where: Washburn Rooms A and B in the Memorial Union, on the Washburn University campus
- Details: The public is invited to join the Washburn community for $10 per meal, they need to register at https://WUHispanicHeritageBanquet24.eventbrite.com to reserve a spot and a meal.

“This banquet is about taking time to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic Americans,” said Dr. Eric Grospitch, vice president for student life, Washburn University. “And, recognizing that Washburn has a great population of Hispanic students, faculty and staff who contribute so much to our university every day.

“We know this extends to our Topeka community and we would love to have community partners join us Sept. 12 to help kick off Hispanic Heritage Month.”

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Founded in 1865, Washburn University is a public institution with more than 6,000 students involved in more than 200 academic programs. Washburn’s programs lead to certification, associate, bachelor, master's degree or doctor of nursing practice and juris doctor degrees. The programs are offered through Washburn’s six primary academic units – College of Arts and Sciences, School of Applied Studies, School of Business, School of Nursing, School of Law and Washburn Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech).

    All programs are offered on either the 160-acre residential campus in the heart of Topeka, Kan., at Washburn Tech’s campus on Topeka’s west side or in the East Topeka facility. Washburn University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association and many of the individual programs have additional accreditations.