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Unit: Latin American and Latino/a Studies

Black Women Rising: From the Classroom to the Boardroom, January 24

boardroom table and chairs

Illinois State University’s African American studies program will host “Black Women Rising: From the Classroom to the Boardroom” on January 24, 2022 in the Rosa Parks Room of Watterson Towers.

Art installation to honor National Immigrants Day, November 1

logo for art installation for National Immigrants Day outlines of people in circles

Illinois State University will honor National Immigrants Day with an art installation on the Quad, November 1.

Latino Cultural Dinner: Tony-nominated actress Ariana DeBose, November 8

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Tony-nominated actress Ariana DeBose will be the speaker for the Latino Cultural Dinner. Tickets available until November 4 or until sold out.

Conversando Entre Nosotros: Discussion highlights methods for ensuring student success

Dr. Alejandro Enriquez stands next to a monitor as he presents his notes projected on a screen beside him.

Last week, three Illinois State professors led a public discussion on the affirmation of the bilingual skills and cultural identities of first-year students.

Latinx Heritage Month continues

art installment by Fidencio Fifield-Perez

A talk with filmmaker Neyda Martinez and a Latin American music concert highlight events for Latinx Heritage Month.

Centering Blackness in Latinx: The Fallacy of a Raceless Latinidad, September 23

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The talk by Dr. Maritza Quiñones-Rivera will be September 23 as part of Latinx Heritage Month.

Artist Fidencio Fifield-Perez to open Latinx Heritage Month, September 15

artists Fidencio Fifield-Perez

Fidencio Fifield-Perez will present the talk “Legalities of Being.” His current work examines borders, edges, and the people who must traverse them.

Rivadeneyra appointed associate dean for Academic Programs and Student Success

Rocio Rivadeneyra

Dr. Rocio Rivadeneyra has been appointed associate dean for Academic Programs and Student Success, effective July 1, 2021.

LALS talk: Why Do Hispanics Spend More Time in Local Jails Than Whites?

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Illinois State University’s Latin American and Latino/a Studies will host a talk titled “Why Do Hispanics Spend More Time in Local Jails Than Whites?” from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, April 8 on Zoom.

LALS faculty spotlight: Aramis Martinez

headshot of Aramis Martinez

Aramis Martinez is an academic advisor with the Honors Program.

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