A Hispanic Serving Institution, Rockland Community College is celebrating the history and culture of the Latinx community from now through Oct. 15. The celebration honors individual traditions while also recognizing what unites us. This year’s theme — Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future —celebrates the achievements, influence, and advancement of the Hispanic community in the United States. It emphasizes the pioneering spirit of Hispanic individuals and communities, highlighting their contributions to prosperity, their growing impact as vital contributors to society, and the progress they continue to make in various fields.
“This year’s Hispanic Heritage Month will highlight the incredible impact Hispanic individuals and communities have made, not just in the past but in the ongoing advancements shaping our society today,” said the Chair of the RCC Hispanic Heritage Month Committee Susanna Santiago.
See Latinx Leads Conference event listing for more information and to register.
Rockland Community College (RCC), located in Suffern, New York, provides purpose-driven educational opportunities in a supportive, affordable and accessible environment, empowering individuals to positively transform themselves and their communities. RCC welcomes students from diverse backgrounds who appreciate small class sizes and personal attention from a distinguished, award-winning faculty that includes Fulbright scholars and SUNY Distinguished Professors. Many graduates go on to top universities to further their education on their own or through RCCs institutional collaborations.
RCC is also proud to provide career training and professional development to adult learners looking to change careers or upgrade their skills through a variety of programs and educational opportunities, including workforce training, certifications and microcredentials. Many of the programs are developed with employers in the community in high-demand industry areas to enable graduates to move into a new career upon graduation.
