Events

In May 2026, the Bilingual Press | Editorial Bilingüe hosted an engaging conversation with award-winning author Reyna Grande and writer and BP|EB editorial team member Ofelia Montelongo about Grande’s new memoir-in-essays, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget.

In April 2026 the Hispanic Research Center hosted the Research Conexiones event "Dissertation Talks about the Latino Community." It was a celebration of the research done by a selection of ASU graduate students. They each gave a very brief overview of their dissertation work followed by time for some Q & A.

In spring 2026, the Bilingual Press | Editorial Bilingüe launched their weekly writer's group. On Wednesday's during the month of April, all were welcome to attend fo writing support and a focused space to write together.

To celebrate National Poetry Month 2026, the Bilingual Press | Editorial Bilingüe held an on-campus poetry book sale! Many of their exclusive and rare poetry titles were on sale!

In February 2026, the Hispanic Research Center held their second event in the Research Conexiones series The presentation titled, "Bad Bunny and the Imagined Geographies of Latinidad: Hybridity, Localization, and Local Identities in the U.S. Mainstream" will be given by guest presenter Luis E. Rivera Figueroa.

Join the Hispanic Research Center as they commemorate the closing of their art exhibition "Chicano/a/x Prints and Graphics: Selections from the Hispanic Research Center’s Collection, 1980–2010." The exhibition, which has been on display since July 2024, will officially end it's run on June 29, 2025. This event will include food, giveaways, HRC books for sale, and insights from HRC staff on the artwork.

The Humanities Lab and the HRC hosted two events with students from the Printing el Pueblo lab. May 1, 2025 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.  ASU Art Museum (Tempe campus) AND May 2, 2025 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Xico 829 N. 1st Ave., Phoenix AZ 85003

The HRC participated in this year's ASU Open Door event on Tempe campus, February 22, 2025 starting at 1 p.m.! This was an all-ages celebration of education for the ASU community. You'll find us, along with many other schools and groups, with a variety of interactive activities, drawings, swag, and much more.

The HRC is hosted multiple Blowout Book Sales in 2024 and 2025. Guests were invited to come explore our selection of rare and very hard to find Chicano/a/x literature. Patrons were encouraged to purchase a bag from the HRC ($25 for students, $35 for staff & faculty) and fill it with as many of our titles as you can fit! Ideal for voracious readers and bargain hunters alike!

IRL XP was a series of behind the scenes real life experiences. Experts took an opportunity to visit, ask questions, tell stories, share insights and engage in meaningful exchange with art, culture and ideas.

The ASU Hispanic Research Center, the ASU Art Museum, and the University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography hosted a discussion of "Chicano/a/x Prints and Graphics: Selections from the Hispanic Research Center's Collection, 1980-2010" and "Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectiva," on view now at the ASU Art Museum and UA Center for Creative Photography.

This was the official relaunch of the Hispanic Research Center at Arizona State University. The HRC empowers Latino/a/x and Hispanic individuals and communities by generating and disseminating knowledge of public value and creating programming and partnerships that support the success of a multicultural society. Event included introductions from the University Provost, art show, book sale, car show, food truck, and Hispanic organization fair. Events took place on ASU Tempe campus.

The HRC hosted a presentation and conversation with award-winning Latina artist Cristina Cárdenas. Born and raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Ms. Cárdenas is now based in Arizona. Event took place in the Pima Room within the Memorial Union.

Expresiones de identidad: Contemporary Artwork from the ASU Hispanic Research Center Collection.