The Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month & HSI Week!
With over 45% of our Students and 20% of our Faculty/Staff identifying as Hispanic or Latina/o/x, we honor the cultures, histories, and voices that make our campus vibrant. The Library's Latinx Resource Guide and Lowriders Exhibit are designed to foster cultural understanding and affirm the identities and contributions of our students, faculty, and staff.
Hispanic Heritage Resource Guide
In the spirit of transforming Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI), Monterey Peninsula College and California State University Monterey Bay have collaborated to celebrate HSI-week and National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15, 2025, by showcasing literature and online resources about the experiences of Hispanic and Latino/a/x groups. HSI Week is September 7 through the 13, 2025.
La Cultura Lowrider: Community, Tradition, and Expression
The Library will be displaying the exhibit: La Cultura Lowrider: Community, Tradition, and Expression, highlighting the artistry, history, and cultural impact of lowrider culture. Featuring
stories, images, and community perspectives, the exhibit explores how lowriding has
served as a form of tradition, pride, and creative expression across generations.
View the exhibit on the 3rd Floor of the Library (Building #16) from September 12th - October 15th.
Additional Campus-Wide Events and Activities
Palomitas with the Pack (October 2: 2pm | Marina Campus)
Join us for a special showing of In the Heights in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! Experience the vibrant culture, music, and stories of the Latinx community brought to life in this award-winning musical film.
STEM & Conchas (October 8: 8-11:30am | Monterey Campus)
Join the HSI STEM office and the MESA Program for the annual STEM & Conchas event. There will be conchas and hot chocolate provided as we showcase STEM activities funded by the EMC^2, MESA, K-16 partnership and the STEM departments.
Questions?
For more information or answers to any questions on the Hispanic Heritage Resource Guide and Lowriders Exhibit, please contact the MPC Library at library@mpc.edu or (831) 646-4095.