Hispanic Serving Institution

Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 Events

HSI T-Shirt Design Contest September 15 – October 15, 2025

Western Oregon University is proud to be the first four-year public institution in Oregon to meet eligibility as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)! To celebrate this milestone, the office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, along with Student Affairs, is inviting YOU, our students, to design a commemorative T-shirt.

T-shirt on bleachers along with a university tote bag

You can find more information along with submit your design HERE

HSI Loteria in the Grove October 9, 2025

In continuation of celebrating of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be hosting HSI Loteria at the Grove on Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 11:00am – 3:00pm. We are going to be playing HSI Loteria and awarding prizes, along with having food and artisan vendors.

OCTPET Civics Training October 21, 2025

Join us for a civics training workshop hosted by the Oregon Community Table on Postsecondary Education & Training (OCTPET). Learn about the Oregon State Legislature and how to give testimony. The workshop will be held at the WUC in the Calapooia Room from 2:00pm – 5:00pm.

HSI Summit Information
HSI Advisory Committee
Becoming A Hispanic Serving Institution Presentation