Across the Gulf of Mexico, more than 3,000 miles away from campus, a group of 12 Illinois State University students spent a portion of winter break picking pineapples and building stoves and showers in a rural Costa Rican community as a part of a service trip through the Alternative Winter Break (AWB) program.
Unit: Latin American and Latino/a Studies
Graduating Redbirds: First-gen student to help future Redbirds as a bilingual admissions counselor
When Gabriela Lozano stepped onto campus as an undeclared major, she was eager to explore an array of opportunities. This December, she’ll earn a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University and will remain on campus to help future Redbirds.
Visionary scholars in Latin American and Latinx studies: Dr. Marta Ascherio
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.
Olympian Laurie Hernandez at the Latino Cultural Dinner: ‘Community is everything’
On Monday, October 30, the Brown Ballroom at the Bone Student Center was a packed house as a sellout crowd of 430 came to hear the inspirational story of U.S. Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez, keynote speaker for Illinois State University’s annual Latino Cultural Dinner.
Latino Cultural Dinner with U.S. Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez, tickets on sale until October 23
University Housing Services will host U.S. Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez for the Latino Cultural Dinner, Monday, October 30, at 5 p.m. in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.
Hilda Lloréns to deliver keynote address during Latinx Heritage Month
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.
Latin American Latino/a Studies program creates a ‘Community of Belonging and Success’
As Illinois State’s student body becomes increasingly diverse with more first-generation students, a grassroots initiative to support the University’s newest Redbirds, called COBAS, is taking flight in the Latin American and Latino/a Studies program.
Five questions with Yolanda Alonso, Latinx Heritage Month presenter: We Are the Latinos en BloNo: Our Stories in Words & Photographs
“We Are the Latinos en BloNo: Our Stories in Words & Photographs” is the art and work of Yolanda Alonso. The exhibit is part of Illinois State’s celebration of Latinx Heritage Month and is free to the public at the Illinois Art Station from September 16-November 4.
Visionary Scholars in Latin American and Latinx Studies: María-Asunción Tudela
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.
Schroeder Hall Gallery to showcase Grehan’s “Exploring Cuba” photography exhibit
Shea Grehan’s “Exploring Cuba” photography exhibit will be on display in the Schroeder Hall Gallery during the 2023-24 academic year, with an opening reception on Thursday, September 21, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.