Since joining Illinois State University’s (ISU) faculty in 2002, Dr. Douglas Cutter has witnessed and supported the growth of the Latin American and Latino/a Studies (LALS) program on campus for over a decade. Check out our conversation highlights to learn about why he wants students to become politically active, travel, and join the Latin American and Latino/a Studies minor!
Unit: Latin American and Latino/a Studies
Latin American and Latino/a Studies Student Spotlight: Maddie Peddicord
Maddie Peddicord, a senior Spanish major, has had a busy year as a student in the Latin American and Latino/a Studies (LALS) minor. Check out our interview to learn about how her studies here have impacted her experience abroad and why she wants you to join the Latin American and Latino/a Studies minor!
Latin American and Latino/a Studies Faculty Spotlight: Tanya Diaz-Kozlowski
This semester Illinois State University (ISU) welcomed Tanya Diaz-Kozlowski to campus as an Instructional Assistant Professor in Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS), but her impact has already gone beyond the program. Check out these highlights from our conversation to get a peek inside her mind on a variety of topics related to higher education and why she wants students to join the Latin American and Latino/a Studies minor!
Día De Los Muertos celebration and presentation, November 1
The Spanish Club of Illinois State University will host Día De Los Muertos at 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, in Stevenson Hall, room 401.
Tickets are available for Sonido Lo Nuestros, November 3
Sonido Lo Nuestros, a night of dancing and celebrating with Latinx music and culture, will be November 3.
Latin American and Latino/a Studies Student Spotlight: Deja Whitt
Deja Whitt, a senior public relations major, declared the Latin American and Latino/a Studies (LALS) minor just this year, but her enthusiasm for the program began much earlier. Check out our interview to learn about her experience in the minor and why she wants you to join!
New exhibit opening in Schroeder Hall Gallery
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the School of Art are pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit in the Schroeder Hall Gallery.
A Homecoming tailgate invitation
Dean Greg Simpson invites all College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to join him for a tailgate prior to the Homecoming game Saturday, October 21.
Conversando Entre Nosotros: LALS Brown Bag Series Lecture
Tanya Diaz-Kozlowski will discuss curriculum and Chicana feminist pedagogies for the Conversando Entre Nosotros: LALS Brown Bag Series Lecture at 3 p.m., Friday, October 20, in Williams Hall, room 314.
QUEERtalks: Arab futurism and queer cosmic utopias, October 6
Ronak Kapadia will present “Outer Views, or Palestine in the Sky: Arab Futurisms, Atmospheric Warfare, and Queer Cosmic Utopias” for QUEERtalks on October 6.