July 11-13, 2022
location: UW-Milwaukee (in-person)
A legacy of slavery and regional migration created significant African-descended communities throughout Spanish America. However, outside of regions where plantation agriculture flourished, many of these communities have been rendered relatively invisible in nations which have imagined themselves as shaped primarily by their indigenous, mestizo or European roots.… Continue Reading »
March 10, April 7, May 12, 2022
The pandemic placed a spotlight on the many essential roles that immigrants play in our economy and society. Join us for a series of webinars highlighting the untold stories and contributions of Wisconsin’s immigrant workforce, from health care to the dairy industry. These webinars are free and open to the public.… Continue Reading »
Thursday, March 10, 2022
1:30 p.m. via Zoom
Please join us for the third LACUSL Speakers Series of the 2021-2022 academic year. We welcome Dr. Nancy Bird-Soto, Professor of Latin American Literature in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.… Continue Reading »
Monday, March 7, 2022
4pm-5:30pm CT (virtual)
Please join us for a virtual roundtable featuring indigenous leaders and scholars of Brazilian history and culture. Invited speakers will discuss the multiple forms of violence facing indigenous communities as they struggle to preserve their land in the Amazon. … Continue Reading »
April 21-May 1, 2022
Join us for the 2022 Latin American Film Series, organized by CLACS, with a grant from Pragda’s Spanish Film Club.… Continue Reading »
April 23, 2022
The spring special conference focuses on “The Pandemic Today and the History of Public Health
In Latin America.” Individual presentations and full panels welcome.… Continue Reading »
UWM Symphony Band and Steel PANthers Steel Band present “Musical Steel” The UWM Symphony Band and UWM Steel PANthers will share a concert program in Bader Concert Hall at the Zelazo Center of the Performing Arts. Come join us for an … Continue Reading »
Please join us for the second LACUSL Speakers Series of the 2021-2022 academic year. Queer Exposures: Roberto Bolaño, Sexuality, and Photography Dr. Ryan Long, Associate Professor of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Maryland Tuesday, November 16th, 3:30 p.m. … Continue Reading »
Mon, October 18, 4-5pm Central Time via Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwocemurDorHNN5zc2WTjvJ7MDAOIyevXg4 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Miguel Cuj (Vanderbilt University), Doctoral Candidate in Anthropology Dr. Aracely Martínez (Universidad del Valle … Continue Reading »
Saturday, October 23
9am-12noon Central Time
Many heritage language (HL) learners study their home language in the context of mixed classes, that is, classes with second language learners and heritage language learners. However, nearly all the work on HL teaching has focused on specialized HL classes, including the development of teaching methodologies, pedagogical materials, and classroom strategies. Addressing this gap, this workshop will consider… Continue Reading »