The Latin American and Latina/o Studies Program Alumni Spotlight highlights the educational and work experiences of our alumni. Here we celebrate the educational journeys and successes of our students. We recently connected with Victor Brito ’20 to learn about his experiences after graduating from Illinois State University.
Latin American and Latino/a Studies spotlights faculty and staff who are affiliated with the program.
On Wednesday February 23, 2022 from 12–1 p.m. Central Time, the Spring 2022 International Seminar Series, ISU International Engagement, will feature Alex Ratcliff-Hanger, associate director for Study Abroad, as well as three student panelists: Devon Fine, Joi Strickland, and Anna Tulley. This free zoom webinar is open to the public with advance registration.
Actress Ariana DeBose, who appeared in the monumentally popular and ground-breaking musical Hamilton, was the keynote speaker November 8 at University Housing Services’ Latino Cultural Dinner.
Illinois State University’s African American studies program will host “Black Women Rising: From the Classroom to the Boardroom” on January 24, 2022 in the Rosa Parks Room of Watterson Towers.
Illinois State University will honor National Immigrants Day with an art installation on the Quad, November 1.
Tony-nominated actress Ariana DeBose will be the speaker for the Latino Cultural Dinner. Tickets available until November 4 or until sold out.
Last week, three Illinois State professors led a public discussion on the affirmation of the bilingual skills and cultural identities of first-year students.
A talk with filmmaker Neyda Martinez and a Latin American music concert highlight events for Latinx Heritage Month.
The talk by Dr. Maritza Quiñones-Rivera will be September 23 as part of Latinx Heritage Month.
