A talk by scholars Javier M. Rodríguez and Dean Robinson will explore “What COVID 19 Reveals about Politics, Policy and Racial Health Inequalities in the United States” at 3 p.m. March 30, via Zoom.
Health inequalities exposed by COVID-19, March 30
Unit: Latin American and Latino/a Studies
WGSS Research Symposium to explore Reconcile, Rebuild, and Recover, April 12-16
The annual symposium, virtual this year, will include a combination of live and recorded performances, panel discussions, readings, and presentations, along with three keynote speakers in the evenings.
Association of Latinx American Students offers welcoming community
When Ximena Sanchez-Ramirez arrived at Illinois State, she felt homesick until coming across the Association of Latinx American Students (ALAS). Just one year later, she is thriving as the secretary of the registered student organization.
Latinx Heritage Month: Virtual tour of Paseo Boricua, October 8
As part of Latinx Heritage Month, a virtual tour of the public art in the cultural and commercial district in Chicago, known as Paseo Boricua, will be from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 8, with tour guide Eduardo Arocho.
Dean delivers Fall 2020 Address, hosts awards ceremony
Due to the continuing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Interim Dean Dr. Diane Zosky has published her address on the college website and has recorded it, as well.
Latinx Heritage Month: Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer, caring for a sick brother
Latin American and Latino/a Studies program celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with Visiting Artist Dr. Alberto Ledesma’s series on the predicaments of undocumented Latino workers.
Latinx Heritage Month: Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer, letter to abuelita
Latin American and Latino/a Studies program celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with Visiting Artist Dr. Alberto Ledesma’s series on the predicaments of undocumented Latino workers.
Dr. Souffrant to lead Conversando Entre Nosotros Lecture
Kantara Souffrant will present “Teaching Diaspora in Museums: A Haitian Art Case Study” to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month.
Latinx Heritage Month at Illinois State: Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer
Artist and writer Dr. Alberto Ledesma of the University of California, Berkeley, is a virtual visiting artist to open this year’s Latin Heritage Month.
President’s Virtual Open House for faculty-staff affinity groups, interdisciplinary programs
President Larry Dietz will host a virtual open house for Illinois State University faculty and staff to celebrate diversity-focused affinity groups and interdisciplinary programs.
