59th Annual International Fair
Enjoy delicious foods and fun-filled performances representing the traditions of various regions of the world.
Latin American and Latino Studies Spring Film Series #1: Amores Perros in Miller 102
Mexico’s 2001 Oscar nominee for best film depicts “three interlinked stories that span the social classes in Mexico City…with a nod to Pulp Fiction…It is the work of a born filmmaker” (Roger Ebert). Introduction by Associate Professor Freddy Vilches, of the Hispanic Studies Department.
Americas & the World: History Seminar Poster Session
Please join Prof. Elliott Young and his HIST 450 class for their Americas & the World thesis poster session.
When? Monday, December 11th from 4-5:30pm
Where? Watzek Library Atrium
Why? Because you’re a curious intellect and…there may be donut holes.
A bookish First Friday
Students in SPAN 375 will share the libros cartoneros (cardboard books) created as part of their final project. Stop by the Watzek Library atrium at 3 on Friday to admire their work and learn about the global cartonera phenomenon!
Richard Mosse, Broken Spectre
Wednesday, November 29 @ 6pm at the Hoffman Gallery
Latin American and Latino Studies Film Series Presents: a visit to the Hoffman Gallery to view Broken Spectre by Richard Mosse. LC Associate Professor of Art, Joel Fisher will introduce the work. Latin American and Latino Studies Faculty will lead a conversation after the viewing.
Fighting for the Amazon: Indigenous Women’s Stories
Guest Lecturer for GEND, LALS, SOAN and ENVS:
Andrea Sempértegui, Assistant Professor of Politics from Whitman College.
Presenting:
“Making the Forest, Fighting with the Forest: Mujeres Amazónicas’ Fight against Extractivism in Ecuador.”
Info Session: Spanish Language Intensive Programs
Thursday, November 16th @ 3.30pm at JR Howard 135
Join us for an information session for Spanish Language Intensive Programs Abroad! Learn more about the application process to study abroad in Chile (Santiago, Valparaiso), Mexico (Merida) and Spain (Seville).
Dr. Rabasa invited speaker for The Hanes Lecture in Bibliography
The Hanes Lecture in Bibliography
Collecting a Quarter-Century of Radical Publishing in Latin American with Dr. Magalí Rabasa.
Virtual Event
Latin American and Latino Studies Film Series Presents: Machuca
October 10th, 6-8pm @ Miller Hall 102
The Latin American and Latino Studies Department’s film series is kicking off with a viewing of the film Machuca by Andrés Wood. Viewing will be preceded by an introduction by Professor Freddy Vilches.
Álvaro Alcántara: Historian & Musician from Inah-Veracruz, Mexico
Dr. Alcántara is a scholar of Afromexican history at the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia-Veracruz and Son Jarocho musician, who bridges his work as a cultural practitioner and a researcher to explore questions of identify formation and resistance in Mexico since the colonial period.
This event will be held in Spanish, with a bilingual Q&A session.
All are welcome! Free & open to the public.
Ray Warren Symposium Keynote Speaker Dr. Oriel María Siu
Dr. Oriel María Siu, scholar, educator, and author of multiple children’s books
Masks are encouraged and appreciated but not required at this event.
Remote streaming will be available via Zoom.
After the talk, please join us for a book signing and light reception in the Council Chamber foyer. Dr. Siu’s English-language, Spanish-language, and biingual books will be available for purchase.
Additional details provided on the symposium website.
LALS Encuentro 2022: Culture & Diaspora in Latin American & Latino Studies
World Languages and Literatures Mixer!
Spanish courses available during Summer ’22 session
GLU recruiting student leaders for next year
Everyone is welcome regardless of race, language, and ethnicity! We exist to celebrate culture and to support Latino community engagement and leadership.
As a part of the Lewis & Clark College community, we are focused on expanding and amplifying the Latino experience; providing greater opportunities for leadership, mentorship, professional opportunities and serving as a platform for sharing cultural connections and narratives that are often overlooked. It is a space for the community to be present, share their voices, and showcase how conversation roots have been ingrained in Latino CULTURA for generations.
If you are interested in applying, fill out this application.
A. S. Dillingham on Oaxaca Resurgent
and Inequality in Twentieth-Century Mexico
DREAMers Nightmare: The US War on Immigrant Latinx Children
WE BELIEVE YOU / NOSOTRAS TE CREEMOS: The Historic Demands and Current Struggle of the Feminist Movement in Chile
The Historic Demands and Current Struggle of the Feminist Movement in Chile
Presentation and Discussion with Chilean artist & activist Yanira Obando and Portland-based filmmaker & activist Kelly Baur.
50th International Fair
Brunch: 11am - 1pm
Show: 2pm - 4pm
Salsa de Fiesta
