On Sunday, September 27, our committee will bring approximately 150–200 Rice students, faculty, staff, and community partners together for an afternoon of music, food, celebration, and meaningful connection. We are reaching out to a select group of Houston leaders and organizations whose work helps strengthen our Rice community, and we hope you will be among those our community has the opportunity to meet.
This year's theme, “Florecemos Con Comunidad: We Bloom with Community,” is rooted in a simple idea: we are stronger when we know one another, support one another, and create opportunities for one another to flourish.
Our hope is that every attendee leaves this event having made a meaningful connection, perhaps to a future mentor, career opportunity, internship, volunteer experience, local business, or valuable community resource. Your presence could be the connection that opens a door and makes a lasting difference.
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Event Details
Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 2:00–5:30 p.m.
Rice University | Rice Memorial Center, Grand Hall
Tentative Schedule
1:30-2:00 p.m. – Table Setup
2:00-3:00 p.m. – Community Connections | Conexiones con la Comunidad
3:00-3:30 p.m. – ¡Comida!
3:30–5:30 p.m. – Nuestra Herencia Artistic Showcase
We invite you to connect with attendees and share information about your organization. We will provide a table and name badges for your representatives. Although not required, you are welcome to bring resources, informational materials, promotional items, or giveaways.
Participants will also be featured in our event Look Book called “¿Los Conoces?”, that will help attendees learn about the community leaders and organizations they can expect to meet.
If you would like to join us, please complete our Community Partner Form by Monday, September 14. The form will collect representative names and email addresses for name badges and event communication, along with a brief bio or description of your organization for inclusion in the Look Book. After receiving your interest, we will provide you additional information including a map, how to park, set up, and additional contact information.
We would love to have you with us not simply as a guest, but as part of the community we are celebrating. In that spirit, you are welcome to join us and attend our free event "Nuestra Herencia". Doors open at 3:30 p.m., with light bites and refreshments; the show starts at 3:30 and features several of our student performing groups.
We hope we can count on you at El Dia de la Comunidad! We bloom better together!
We bloom better together! We hope that we can count on you at El Día de la Comunidad!
Warmly,
Alexander Rodriguez & Melissa A. Sibley
Member, Hispanic Heritage Month Committee
Rice University
Alexander: (210) 459-9902 | Melissa: (832) 377-9514
