Salvador Vidal-Ortiz of American University will address how the term Latinx has become both a source of solidarity and contention.
Latinx: Queer Brown Voices, October 30
Unit: Latin American and Latino/a Studies
Latinx Heritage Month at Illinois State
A series of talks, performances, and lectures will help celebrate Latinx Heritage Month, highlighted with a keynote lecture on “Latinx: Queer Brown Voices” on October 30, and the Hispanic Heritage Fair on October 10.
School of Art alumna Lourdes I. Ramos to speak at College of Fine Arts commencement
School of Art alumna Lourdes I. Ramos, M.A. ’84, has been selected as this year’s College of Fine Arts spring commencement speaker. Ramos is the president and CEO of the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) in Long Beach, California.
Latin American and Latino Studies advisor spotlight: Ryan Gray
Meet Ryan Gray, who advises students on academic matters related to completing the minor, as well as internships and other opportunities to enhance their undergraduate experience.
Main Street College to explore canine behavior, behavioral psychology
“Going to the Dogs: How our furry friends help us better understand human behavior” is the title of the spring Main Street College event scheduled for March 27.
Culture and history celebrated at the International Food Symposium
“Thought for Food in the Luso-Hispanic Transatlantic,” the International Food Symposium, aims to celebrate and examine the complex cultural, social, environmental, political, and economic interconnections that define food’s position within these regions.
Rivadeneyra wins David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award
Rocío Rivadeneyra has been named the recipient of the 2018-2019 David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award.
Faculty-led Study Abroad programs for Summer 2019
Illinois State University’s Office of International Studies and Programs is pleased to share the faculty-led study abroad program offerings for the Summer 2019 term.
Fulbright-Hayes awarded to explore cultural wealth of Mexico
The award from the U.S. Department of Education will fund expenses for Beth Hatt and Juliet Lynd to lead 14 current and future educators in studies in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Keeping Families Together advocates to address International Seminar Series, December 5
Maura Toro-Morn will discuss the efforts being taken within the Bloomington-Normal Community in relation to immigrants and immigration policy.
