Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual event celebrating the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean, as well as the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States.

The Hispanic community in Iowa is experiencing an exciting time of change as it begins historic growth in the state.  The Hispanic population in 2006—nearly 115,000—represents an increase of 28% since 2000.  Hispanic enrollment at the University of Iowa during the spring term in 2007 was 767.

The Main Library is hosting an exhibit for the 2007 Hispanic Heritage Month.  It is located across from the Information Desk, near the elevator. The display features selected items from the Iowa Women’s Archives’ “Mujeres Latinas” project and highlights University of Iowa Hispanic and Latina/o students, faculty and alumni, as well as resources available in the Main Library about the Hispanic and Latina/o experience.

For more information on the exhibit contact Rachel Garza Carreón at rachel-carreon@uiowa.edu.