Luther College celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month in SeptemberLuther College invites the public to celebrate the rich culture, history and contributions of Latino and Hispanic communities by recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month in September. “We are honored to host Jimmy Patiño at Luther College for Hispanic Heritage Month,” said Robert Clay, chief equity and inclusion officer and assistant to the president for community engagement. Day Trip — Festival Latino of Cedar RapidsSaturday, Sept. 13Join CIES for a day filled with connections, music, food and celebration. Hispanic Heritage Month is the first in a series of planned cultural celebrations for the 2025–26 academic year at Luther College. “Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize the histories, contributions and stories of Hispanic people in the United States and at Luther,” said Michelle Boike, assistant dean and director of CIES.