Learn about the challenges faced by undocumented students and how to help them achieve success. Register before September 9.
CAUSA to host Sept. 9 seminar on supporting undocumented students
Unit: Latin American and Latino/a Studies
Student receives national Hispanic honor society award
Recent alumna Rita Hess received the prestigious Gabriela Mistral Award from Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society.
Latino Studies Student Spotlight: Kellie Alexa
Recent Illinois State graduate Kellie Alexa ’16, of New Lenox, double majored in nursing and Spanish as well as minored in Latin American and Latino/a studies (LALS).
Introducing Latin American Cinema course
Are you still looking for a class for the fall? Try THE 375: Latin American Cinema, taught by Bruce Burningham, chair of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
Introducing Ritmo Del Alma Latin Dance Team
The Latin American and Latino studies program would like to introduce Ritmo Del Alma Latin Dance Team, a registered student organization!
Fiesta Latina slated April 15
The Spanish Club of Illinois State University will be hosting the annual “Fiesta Latina” from 7-11 p.m. Friday, April 15, in the Bone Student Center.
Latin American and Latino Studies Student Spotlight: Daniel Esquivel
Daniel Esquivel is from Arlington Heights, Illinois, and is pursuing a double major in acting and theatre education with a minor in Latin American and Latino/a Studies (LALS).
Latin American and Latino Studies alumni spotlight: Jeffrey Miller
It is the hope of every student that the time spent in secondary education will prepare and equip them for the job market. Students also desire to get the most out of their education. The Latin American and Latino Studies program recently reconnected with a recent alum, Jeffrey Miller, to hear about his experiences in the program
Immigration policy speaker to visit Bloomington, April 5
The Latin American and Latino/a studies program would like to welcome Fred Tsao, who will be speaking April 5 in Bloomington. Tsao is the senior policy counsel at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. He works to equip those who serve immigrants and the immigrant community and to advocate for immigrant rights. Tsao
International students extend learning opportunities for students
Student Abbey Kuntz spooks about her trip to Brazil that came about because of her connection to an international student.
