UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Sept. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - From mid-September through the end of October, Penn State units at campuses across the commonwealth will hold events in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as a time to honor and celebrate the historic background, culture, heritage and many influences of the Hispanic and Latino communities throughout the years. The unifying theme for this year's observances is "La unidad es nuestra fuerza" - "Unity Is Our Strength."
In September 1968, the U.S. Congress authorized then President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, observed during the week that i...