Latin American and Latino/a Studies spotlights faculty and staff who are affiliated with the program.
Latin American and Latina/o Studies Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kathryn Sampeck
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Black History Month speaker: The Uses and Abuses of Jim Crow, February 28
Dr. Zine Magubane will deliver the lecture “The Uses and Abuses of Jim Crow: Contemporary Race Theory and the Problem of History” via Zoom.
Dr. Lori Riverstone-Newell releases the second edition of The Local Power & Politics Review
The Local Power and Politics Review (LPPR) invites researchers and advocates to work together to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing today’s localities and the state actions that impede local leaders’ ability to address them.
The Onyx Connect expands efforts to link students of color with positive stories and resources
Over the past four years, The Onyx Connect has flourished into a prominent registered student organization (RSO), growing from a staff of two to more than 20 reporters, photographers, graphic designers, and marketers.
Luke Madden receives Lincoln Laureate award
Luke C. Madden has been named one of this year’s outstanding college students by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois.
Publications Unit imprint hosts reading for Arizona SB 1070: An Act by alumnus, February 25
Alumnus Ryan Clark ’13 will read from his new collection of poetry on Friday, February 25 in a hybrid in-person and virtual book launch event hosted by the Publications Unit.
Cancelled: Poet Claudia Rankine, April 7
The Bill Morgan Distinguished Poet Series is proud to present two events with New York Times best-selling poet, Claudia Rankine.
Day in the Life: Redbird Victor Ventura gets involved and gives back
Victor Ventura’s days start and end early. But between waking up and turning in for the night, this Redbird is constantly on the go, working to meet his goal of helping others, now and in the future.
Inclusivity and economic understanding: UWE joins Illinois State RSOs
One of Illinois State University’s newest registered student organizations (RSO) is looking to expand how students view economics, and the idea of who belongs in the field.
Diversifying Economics: Moving Beyond the “D” in DEIB panel viewing with UWE
UWE will host a watch party of the panel “Diversifying Economics: Moving Beyond the ‘D’ in DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging).
