The University of Texas at San Antonio,
The United States Mint & The National Women’s History Museum
— proudly present —
Thursday, September 14
UTSA Downtown Campus
Events
Both events are free and open to the public
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5:30 P.M. | Buena Vista Street Building Aula Canaria
Roundtable: The Historical Significance, Public Impact, and Legacy of Jovita Idar
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on the life and legacy of Jovita Idar, featuring representatives from the U.S. Mint, National Women's History Museum and members of the Idar family. -
7:00 P.M. | Buena Vista Theater
Jovita Idar Quarter Release Celebration
Kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month, this unique event will honor Idar's historical impact with the release of her commemorative quarter, including a ceremonial "coin pour" to mark the occasion.
Featuring a keynote by Maria Hinojosa Emmy & Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist
Jovita Idar
journalist · activist · teacher · suffragist
The Jovita Idar Quarter is the ninth coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. Idar devoted her life to fighting against separatist ideologies and sought to create a better future for Mexican-Americans. She believed education was the foundation for a better future.
For More Information
For questions or more information regarding this event, please contact:
Angela Camarillo
Executive Director of Special Projects & Protocol
University Relations
angela.camarillo@utsa.edu
Hispanic Heritage Month: Prosperity, Power, and Progress
September 15 – October 15, 2023
Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, UTSA will showcase community leaders, faculty, staff and students around significant themes in Latinx culture.
