Hispanic Heritage Month events, running from Sept. 17 to Oct. 13, include topics like the importance of voting and women and minorities in the political arena. All the events are free and open to the public, with everything taking place on the Allendale Campus. Other presentations will cover study abroad experiences, which will be presented by staff members and students at the first event of the month. For more information about upcoming events, visit www.gvsu.edu/oma and follow the link to the event listings.