History and Heritage Programming celebrate cultures, heritages, and histories to strengthen the MiraCosta College campus through engaging events and activities.
In conjunction with MiraCosta’s mission to serve disproportionately impacted communities and close the equity gap, the district celebrates its Ability Awareness Series. On February 26, 1987 former President Ronald Reagan officially declared Proclamation 5613 making March National Disabilities Awareness Month. The proclamation called for people to provide understanding, encouragement and opportunities to help persons with disabilities to lead productive and fulfilling lives. Everyone wants, and deserves, to enjoy life, feel productive and secure. But in March, we take extra steps to raise awareness about the supports and rights of the people with disabilities and to celebrate their contributions to our communities and society as a whole. Our belief is that disability is not a limitation, but rather an indication of perseverance, strength & determination in accomplishing all life endeavors. Our intention is to promote access, equity and inclusion; to instill a true sense of belonging at MiraCosta College for students with disabilities. Here at MiraCosta College, in observance of resolution No. 2-22/23, we celebrate the achievements and history of people with differing/various abilities within our community not just during the observed month, but throughout the year.
In conjunction with MiraCosta’s mission to serve disproportionately impacted communities and close the equity gap, the district celebrates its Autism Acceptance Series World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day annually on April 2nd, encouraging Member States of the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about people with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) throughout the world. It was designated by the United Nations General Assembly resolution (A/RES/62/139). World Autism Awareness Day", passed in council on November 1, 2007, and adopted on December 18, 2007. It was proposed by Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, the United Nations Representative from Qatar and consort to EmirHamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, and supported by all member states. This resolution was passed and adopted without a vote in the UN General Assembly, mainly as a supplement to previous UN initiatives to improve human rights. World Autism Day is one of only seven official health-specific UN Days. The day itself brings individual autism organizations together all around the world to aid in things like research, diagnoses, treatment, and acceptance for those with a developmental path affected by autism. Here at MiraCosta College, in observance of resolution No. 2-22/23, we celebrate the achievements and history of the Autism community not just during the observed month, but throughout the year.
In conjunction with MiraCosta’s mission to serve disproportionately impacted communities and close the equity gap, the district celebrates its Chicanx and Latinx Heritage Series. Chicanx and Latinx Heritage month, also known as Latinx Heritage Month, started as a weeklong celebration in 1968, and has grown to a month from September 15 through October 15 to incorporate the independence days of Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. The month recognizes the legacies and contributions of individuals who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. Here at the college, in observance of resolution No. 2-22/23, we celebrate the achievements and history of the Chicanx and Latinx community not just during the observed month, but throughout the year.
September 28, 2022, Dolores Huerta Screening and Discussion
6-8:30PM | OC 3601 Little Theatre
September 30, 2022, Dreaming of You Selena Tribute Concert
6:00pm | Concert Hall
October 6, 2022, Erica Alfaro – Adversity in Higher Education
2:30pm | Student Center – Aztlan
October 15, 2022, Latino Book and Family Festival
10am-4pm | MiraCosta College
Native Gardens a comedy by Karen Zacarias
General: $16, Seniors/Staff: $13, Students: $11, Preview: $11
Evenings: Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 1, 6, 7 & 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Matinees: Oct. 2 & 8, 9 at 2 p.m.
Location: Theater Building 2001. Limited Seating.
November 1, 2022, Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
11am-2pm | MiraCosta College
November 5, 2022 Black and Brown Nerds Expo
11am-6pm PST | Oceanside Campus Fountain
For more information on these services and programs contact:
Student Equity
studentequity@miracosta.edu
History and Heritage Programming are a service of the Department of Student Equity. For general inquiries about all Student Equity programs and services, please contact us at studentequity@miracosta.edu or call our main office at 760.757.2121 x6900.