The LHC is a student organization dedicated to promoting cultural humility and leadership, with appreciation for Latin American cultures. It's a welcoming space for all students, regardless of their ethnic background or heritage, who are interested in learning about and celebrating Latin American cultures through social and educational events, club meetings, and programs.
2025 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Hispanic culture and people from September 15th to October 15th! What began as a week-long celebration in 1968 was expanded to a month in 1988…
Fall 2025 Events
Contact: Meghan Donnelly at mdonnelly@berkshirecc.edu
Ofrenda for Día de los Muertos
Honor your loved ones and contribute an offering
On display October 15 - November 2
One Stop
Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday to respect the relationship between life and death that dates back to pre-Hispanic rituals done by indigenous peoples such as the Olmecs, Toltecs, Mixtecs, Zapotecs, Maya, and Aztecs people/nations. Traditionally celebrated on Nov 1 and Nov 2, the living welcome and honor the dead for the two days as they return home to their living loved ones. The dead are welcomed through an Ofrenda, an altar of offerings to the dead, including food, decorations, or items linked with memories of the deceased.
Between now and Día de los Muertos, we encourage you to honor your loved ones who have passed on by bringing photographs and offerings to place on the community Ofrenda in the One Stop. Offerings can include food*, flowers, decorations, or items linked with memories of the deceased.
* Nonperishable food offerings left on the Ofrenda will be donated to the Campus Cupboard.
Contact Us
To recieve the LHC newsletter, please email us:
Erica Barreto
ebarreto@berkshirecc.edu
413-236-1613
Kristin Winsett
kwinsett@berkshirecc.edu
413-236-1682
