Washburn Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Banquet

Topeka, Kan. - Washburn University will host the annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Banquet Sept. 18. All Washburn students, faculty and staff are invited to attend to enjoy the richness of Hispanic culture with an authentic meal, entertainment and a keynote address from Pedro Concepcion, CEO of the NOTO Arts & Entertainment District in Topeka. This event is sponsored by Washburn student organization Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO), the Washburn University Office of Student Involvement & Development and Washburn University Student Life. The public is also invited to attend for a $10 fee for the meal. What: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Banquet When: 6 - 9 p.m., Sept. 18 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://WUHispanicHeritageMonth2025.eventbrite.com to reserve a spot and a meal. "This banquet is about taking time to learn and 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 American 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. 18 to help observe Hispanic Heritage Month." - 30 - Founded in 1865, Washburn University is a public institution with more than 8,000 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 & Sciences, School of Applied Studies, Gregory D. and Ronda K. Brenneman School of Business, Harmony J. Hines School of Nursing, School of Law and Washburn University 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. For further information, contact: Joy Bailes Director of Internal Communications and Brand Management Telephone: (785) 670-2153 Cell: (785) 230-1648 Email: [email protected]