Spotlight on Scholars in the Latin American and Latina/o/x Studies program at Illinois State University. This series celebrates the diverse and remarkable faculty, staff, and students at Illinois State University, highlighting their unique journeys, research, and teaching contributions.
Dr. Hilda Lloréns, a distinguished cultural anthropologist and decolonial scholar, will deliver this year’s keynote address, “Ecological Knowledge and Sustainable Practices in Afro-Puerto Rico,” on Tuesday, October 17 at 7 p.m. in Felmley Hall of Science Annex 133.
In the spirit of Latinx Heritage Month and our dedication to fostering interdisciplinary knowledge, we have initiated an exclusive series of articles. Through this series, we invite you to delve into the lives, work, and passions of our affiliated and joint-hire faculty members. These scholars bring unique perspectives and expertise to our program, elevating our collective understanding of Latin American and Latina/o/x Studies.
During the Spring 2023 semester, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies organized four invited lectures as part of the WGSS speaker series.
Latino Heritage Month will wrap up November 11 with a talk by author Lilia Fernandez on Mexicans living in Chicago.
Ana Raineri is a senior at Illinois State with a major in Spanish and minors in Latin American and Latino/a studies, and sociology.
A free screening of the film Speaking in Tongues will be Monday, April 6, at the Normal Theater on North Street, followed by a Q and A.
Lorena Garcia, author of Respect Yourself, Protect Yourself: Latina Girls and Sexual Identity, will speak at the next Latin American and Latino Studies Spring Lecture Series (LALS) at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 18.
As part of the month of Latino Heritage activities, El Día de los Muertos – The Day of The Dead – will be celebrated.
Latino/a Heritage Month is being celebrated at Illinois State with speakers, a summit, a concert and a film festival.
