Sept. 9, 2024 - We are excited to invite you to celebrate at CSUCI from Sept. 9-15. HSI Week is a national, week-long celebration of Hispanic-Serving Institutions and
their contributions to their communities.
At CSUCI, we take great pride in our designation as an HSI and are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students. HSI Week offers us a chance to reflect on our progress, share experiences, and strengthen connections as we work together to uplift our community.
Please join us for a series of engaging events designed to highlight the importance of Servingness on our campus.
Paletas y PelÃculas
Monday, Sept. 9
4 to 6 p.m. | El Dorado Hall
Joins us for Paletas y PelÃculas as we kick off HSI Week! Enjoy a fun movie experience
watching “McFarland, USA,†hosted by our HSI Ambassadors. Be sure to cool off with
some delicious paletas in this late summer heat. Come connect, relax, and celebrate HSI cultura y comunidad. Everyone is welcome!
HSI Speaker±Ê±ôá³Ù¾±³¦²¹²õ featuring Dra. Cynthia Estrada
Wednesday, Sept. 11
11 a.m. to noon | El Dorado Hall (Zoom option available)
Join us as we kick off the 2024-2025 HSI Speaker ±Ê±ôá³Ù¾±³¦²¹²õ series with a special presentation by our very own Dra. Cynthia Estrada, Assistant
Professor in the School of Education. Dra. Estrada will share insights into her scholarship
and her personal experiences with Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). This is a
great opportunity to learn, engage, and be inspired by the impactful work being done
in the HSI community.
Los Gritos featuring El Mercadito
Thursday, September 12th
6 to 9 p.m. | Central Mall
This year’s Los Gritos y El Mercadito combines the best of both worlds for an unforgettable experience. Shop from 20+ local
Latinx businesses and support our vibrant community. Enjoy lively music with a DJ
and banda, dance the night away, and indulge in delicious offerings from food trucks.
Engage in fun games, enter exciting giveaways, and immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere.
HSI Student Summit: Collaborate to Elevate, Juntos Somos Más
Friday, September 13th
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Grand Salon
This inaugural summit is designed to increase awareness of our commitment to Servingness at CSUCI. Through shared experiences, best practices, and community-building activities,
we aim to highlight the unique opportunities available to our students and demonstrate
how we foster an inclusive and supportive environment.
In addition to the main events, we have the and throughout the week.
We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate the importance of being an HSI and strengthen our commitment to educational equity and student success, Juntos Somos Más.
For more information contact Monica Ocampo at monica.ocampo@csuci.edu.
The University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs, events and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the respective area below as soon as possible, but no later than seven (7) business days prior to the event/activity:
CSUCI Students
accommodations@csuci.edu
CSUCI Employees and Members of the Public
angela.portillo@csuci.edu