HSI Week 2024
What is an HSI and why is it important?
HSI stands for Hispanic Serving Institutions and the U.S. Department of Education designates eligible higher education institutions as “Hispanic-serving” if they have enrollments of undergraduate Hispanic full-time equivalent (FTE) students that total at least 25% of the institution’s total undergraduate FTE enrollment at the end of the award year for which the institution applies for the designation.
CSUMB was designated an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in 1998, about 25 years later, we hosted the first HSI week on campus. The week, according to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), is designed to heighten awareness of the important role HSIs play in improving access to education and advancing equity for traditionally underserved students.
For the HSI Week Committee, our goals are to:
- Raise awareness of campus resources, departments, and centers that can offer support and culturally enriching experiences. We also want to
- Highlight the creative work, achievements and activism of our diverse community.
- Continue to center our students and ensure that servingness at CSUMB is intentional.
While HSI week centers on Latine identity, we recognize the intersectional identities, diversity within and throughout our campus community and want to hold space for all our experiences and continued efforts to best serve our students.
Schedule of Events
In celebration and honor of HSI Week, join us each day the week of September 9-21, 2024 for a variety of events and programs. Check out the schedule below and register on MyRaft. Stop by the library throughout the week to check out the book display in celebration of Hispanic Serving Institutions Week and Hispanic Heritage Month!
Sponsors for HSI Week 2024 include the METAS Grant, MAESTROS Project, Otter Student Union, Otter Cross Cultural Center, Associated Students, Makerspace, CSUMB Latinx Faculty and Staff Colectiva, Center for Latinx Student Success (El Centro), TRIO, Transfer Student Success Center, Cooperative Learning Center, Otter Kitchens, Student Housing and Residential Life, Project Rebound, Student Engagement Leadership Development, Second Year Experience, Undocu-Success, Basic Needs, Helen Rucker Center for Black Excellence, Family Friendly Group, and the Parents with Young Children Affinity Group.
All HSI Week events and programs are open to all Cal State Monterey Bay students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni.
In the spirit of transforming Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI), Monterey Peninsula College and Cal State Monterey Bay have collaborated to celebrate HSI-week, September 9-21, 2024 , by showcasing literature and online resources about the experiences of Hispanic and Latino/a/x groups. We aim to empower students, staff, and faculty in our local higher education institutions to increase their commitment to access and success for our Latino/a/x students.
CSUMB and MPC HIspanic Heritage Joint Library Resource Guide
Transfer Center Social Hour (Hora Social con el Centro de Transferencia)
12:00pm — 1:30pm
Building 12 TSCCWe welcome all transfers, commuters, faculty and staff to connect. Bring a lunch and get to know your community.
Sponsored by TSSC
Exploring Social Justice Topics with Young Children in Spanglish
5:30pm — 6:30pm
El CentroDra. Suzanne/Susana García will engage CSUMB students, teachers and families on how they can explore social justice topics such as undocumented immigration, Black Lives Matter and Reproductive Rights with young children. She will demonstrate how to create dialogue with children using her co-authored book Vitamina C for Cultura, along with other multicultural children's books.
Sponsored by MAESTROs
Central American Voices in Higher Ed
1:00pm — 2:00pm
Building 12 Central Lounge"Cipotas, Cipotes y los de mas. Come chat about Central American experiences and explore a path towards a sense of belonging for Central American college students.
Sponsored by TRIO and El Centro
Speaker Session: Learning from the Folkloric Civic Lives of Latinx Families and Young People
3:00pm — 5:00pm
OSU BallroomDra. Cati de los Rio's talk focuses on the cultural expressivity and critical translingual literacy of bilingual families and children who are critical consumers, readers, orators, writers & performers of Mexican Regional Music. Learning from the expressive practices of immigrant multilingual youth can point us to rich —and often invisibilized— moments of transnational and translingual literacy, language, and identity development.
Sponsored by El Centro, METAS, and OC3
Study Night
5:00pm — 11:30pm
Building 12 West LoungeGet ready for an electrifying night brimming with vibrant cultural history, boundless appreciation, and a thrilling, hands-on learning experience of the mesmerizing baile de folklórico, led by the dynamic M.A.N.O.S. team! Immerse yourself in the rich traditions, feel the rhythm in your bones, and let the dance floor come alive as we celebrate the heartbeat of our heritage!
Sponsored by CLC and Affinity Centers
International Coffee Hour
12:00pm — 2:00pm
Building 12 West LoungeCelebrate Hispanic Serving Institution Week with International Programs! Join us for a warm and welcoming gathering where you can connect with peers, enjoy games, and chat over coffee and cookies.
Sponsored by College of Extended Education and International Programs
Festival de Español at the CLC
3:00pm — 5:00pm
CLC¿Hablas español o spanglish? ¿Quieres aprender? Stop by the CLC for our annual celebration of Spanish language and cultures. Play games, do crafts, have some chocolate y pan dulce, and connect with other Spanish speakers on campus!
Sponsored by CLC
Spanglish Yoga- Glow Night
5:15pm — 6:30pm
OSU BallroomHSI Week takeover of Glowga. This Spanglish flow is just what you need to rest, restore and feel connected con tus raíces y corazón.
Sponsored by METAS and MAESTROs
Dining Commons Take Over: Hispanic Heritage Month
11:00am — 2:00pm
Dining CommonsSpecial Menu items; Recipe Sharing, Live music/performer
Sponsored by El Centro, Otter Kitchens, and SHRL
Black/Brown Solidarity Healing Circle
4:00pm — 6:00pm
Building 12 West LoungeA transformational health and healing circle. Come as you are, let go of what holds you back, and embrace the your own wellbeing in shared space with others. We honor you as you, we respect you, and we invite you to join us.
Sponsored by Project Rebound
Crafting with the Clubs
6:30pm — 8:00pm
OSU RookeryHSI Week themed Crafting with the Clubs
Sponsored by SELD and Student Orgs
Cultural Healing y Expresión through the Arts
4:00pm — 6:00pm
OSU BallroomJoin us for a paint party hosted by local artist Nacho Moya. Nacho grew up in Mexico. He has been drawing and sketching since he can remember. He won his first art contest in 6th grade, and the prize was a backpack with art supplies. Because his family was poor and he didn’t even own a backpack, this prize meant a lot to him. He was so inspired by winning the contest that he decided he wanted to work hard and become a professional artist. Nacho has realized his dream. He creates artwork to inspire others and send a positive message. His expressive paintings convey his emotions and intentions. He has his studio walls surrounded with bold paintings of political movers and shakers, people from his community, inspiring athletes, celebrities, locally-inspired pieces, and symbolic pictures. Our paint night is the perfect interactive experience for our students, staff, and faculty! You'll be guided by Nacho, walking you through step by step to create your own masterpiece! The class will be 2.5 hours and all art supplies will be provided. Come and join in the fun!
Sponsored by OC3, METAS, and El Centro
Encanto Movie Night
7:00pm — 9:00pm
OSU Inter-Garrison PlazaGet ready to experience the magic of family and culture with Encanto during HSI Week! Join us for a colorful journey through the enchanted world of the Madrigal family, where every member has a unique gift—except one. With stunning animation, catchy tunes, and a heartwarming story, this is a movie night you won’t want to miss!
Sponsored by SHRL and OSU
Otter Thursday: La Pachanga y Mercado
11:30am — 1:30pm
OSU Main Quad PlazaJoin us for CSUMB's tradition, Otter Thursday, a spirit-driven experience, with a Hispanic flare during HSI Week, which includes a pep rally at the Otter Student Union providing free food, music, activities, and giveaways.
Sponsored by OSU, El Centro, OC3, SHRL, and MAESTROs
Monarch Butterfly Quilling
2:00pm — 4:00pm
MakerspaceDe-Stress and craft in Makerspace while learning how to Quill- a paper artform. We will be making Monarch Butterflies to celebrate the "resilience of migrants and the right that all living beings have to move freely."
Sponsored by SYE and Undocu-Success
Loteria @ the Farmers Market
4:00pm — 5:00pm
Parking Lot 71Join us for some loteria at the weekly Farmers Market on campus!
Sponsored by AS and Basic Needs
Frida Kahlo Paint Night
5:00pm — 7:00pm
MakerspaceJoin us for Frida Kahlo Paint Night collaboration with Makerspace, celebrating HSI Week! Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Frida Kahlo while enjoying a relaxing evening of painting. All materials and refreshments will be provided. Don't miss this celebration of art, culture, and community! RSVP required—limited supplies available!
Sponsored by El Centro, Makerspace, and Otter Kitchens
Dance: La Gozadera
8:00pm — 11:00pm
OSU BallroomJoin us for an unforgettable evening of dance, music, and cultural exploration at Dance: La Gozadera!
Sponsored by SHRL and AS
Dia De La Familia
11:00am — 2:00pm
Main QuadJoin us for HSI week to celebrate Día de la Familia, a vibrant event brought to you by El Centro, the Transfer Center, HRC, Basic Needs, Family Friendly Group, and Parents with Young Children Affinity Group! Enjoy a fun-filled day in the sun with carnival games, jump houses, arts and crafts, and delicious food for everyone. Bring your family and create unforgettable memories together!
Sponsored by Basic Needs, El Centro, HRC, Family Friendly Group, Parents with Young Children Affinity Group, and METAS
MBFC Soccer Game - Fundraiser
7:00pm — 10:00pm
Cardinale StadiumMBFC game - Hispanic Heritage Night, vs Orange County SC, Cardinale Stadium
Sponsored by El Centro and CSUMB Latinx Faculty and Staff Colectiva
CSUMB Grants
CSUMB has received over $30 million in grant funds since 1998. Some of those grant efforts launched programs that are now staples of our institution:
METAS Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program - Title V Grant
Mentorship and Equity in Transitions to Achieve Student Success (METAS) is a suite of interventions centered around student transitions that span both student affairs and academic affairs to support Hispanic and other low-income students in securing high-quality undergraduate degrees that both prepare them for a changing workforce and provide them with access into professional or graduate degree programs. Strategies include peer and faculty mentoring, expanded tutoring support, sophomore programming, transfer workshops, financial literacy programming, a redesigned reading and writing enriched curriculum, career and post-graduate pathways, and infrastructure for supporting non-traditional students including evening hours and support to re-enrollment for students wishing to return after stopping out. This is a five-year, $3million dollar- start date Oct. 1, 2020 and scheduled to end September 30, 2025.
MAESTROs Project - Title V Grant
The Making Accessible and Effective Systems for Teacher Readiness Outcomes (MAESTROs) project is a collaborative grant between CSUMB College of Education and Hartnell College. The MAESTROs project activities are designed to expand and enhance student support structures and improve retention and graduation rates of Hispanic and low-income education pathway students to fulfill the teacher workforce needs. This is a five year, $3.75million dollar grant - start date Oct. 1, 2018 and scheduled to end September 30th, 2024.
Mechatronics in the College of Science - Title V Grant
This grant, titled "Building an Effective Ecosystem for Equity in STEM Careers," is intended to increase educational opportunities for Hispanic students by enabling Hispanic-Serving Institutions to expand their academic offerings and program quality. The maximum award size per grant award is $600,000 per year for a period of 5 years - start date of Oct.1, 2022.
Learn More
Learn more about HSI
History, Servingness, and Federal Funds American Council on Education
California State University’s HSIs
A California Briefing on 25 Years of HSIs Excelencia in Education
Organizations
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
Association of Hispanic Serving Institutions Educators (AHSIE)