Foothill students, faculty and staff celebrate the rich
cultural diversity of our campus community throughout the year, and especially
during our heritage month festivities, which run from January through June. From
art exhibits and literature events, guest speakers and panel discussions, live
entertainment and theatre performances, film screenings and hot-topic workshops,
you'll have fun as you learn about diverse cultures.
At Foothill College, January is
Jewish Heritage Month; February is
Black History Month; March is
Women's History Month; April is
Asian Pacific Islander Month; May is
Latino Heritage Month; and June is
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Heritage Month.
Heritage Month Planning Committees, which are comprised of students, faculty and staff as well as community leaders, recruit members and meet during Summer Session and Fall Quarter to organize exciting events for the education, empowerment and entertainment of the campus and community. Foothill students chair these planning committees, and in turn are eligible to earn UC-transferrable units for planning and attending events. Faculty and staff can earn PAA/PGA credit. The Student Activities Office assists with the logistics of budgeting, planning, marketing and hosting heritage month celebrations.