As the only Latina in Indiana University Northwest’s cabinet, Chief of Staff Amy Diaz knows representation matters. “We’re increasing belongingness on campus for our Latino students,” Diaz said.

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and, while Hispanic Heritage can be celebrated all year round, some special events are happening in the Twin Cities over the next few weeks. The annual celebration, which began as Hispanic Heritage Week 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988,

The village will kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month with an event featuring a live Latin band, salsa dances and a piñata.