LALACS

Author: adwyer

  • Meet Taylor Logeais: LALACS Minor

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    Hi, my name is Taylor Logeais and I am from Minnetonka, Minnesota. I am a double major in Political Science and Spanish with minors in LALACS and Peace Studies. Clearly, I have a wide range of interests but they all manage to connect with one another! In addition to my studies, I am kept busy…

  • Meet Jordan Almen: LALACS Minor

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    Hi! I’m Jordan Almen, a sophomore Communications Studies major with Spanish,  Peace Studies, and LALACS minors. I’m passionate about coffee, art, traveling, and of course, Latin America. In my free time I like to cook, run, read, play volleyball, and hang out with my dog Sophie.  I’m looking forward to going abroad to Spain next…

  • Cultural Sensitivity: Important for Future Leaders

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    adwyer

    The Harvard Business Review states that in the future cultural sensitivity will be a more important characteristic for leaders than pure intellectual ability. [A] survey of more than 500 top MBAs found that on average they had worked in four countries prior to entering graduate school and expect to work in five more in the…

  • Meet Amanda Olson: LALACS Minor

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    My name is Amanda Olson and I am a senior Biology major with minors in Spanish and LALACS. I am a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and the Gustavus Wind Orchestra. I hope to one day take my love of Biology and Spanish and live/work in Latin America. I can never get enough of…

  • Meet Jordan Brunsberg: LALACS Minor

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    Hey! I’m Jordan Brunsberg and I am a senior International Management and Spanish double major with a LALACS minor. I’m from Mendota Heights, MN and since my first year at Gustavus, I have been involved in anything from voice lessons to business fraternities. I LOVE learning about foreign cultures and encourage EVERYONE to study abroad…

  • Meet Andi Doebler: LALACS Minor

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    Hello! My name is Andi Doebler and I’m a sophomore from Albany, Minnesota. I’m a Spanish major with minors in LALACS and Management. When I’m not working in the Culpeper Language Learning Center, I spend my free time watching movies with friends, skating, snowboarding, drinking coffee, shopping, and showing my support by attending Gustavus sporting…

  • Meet Kiki Engen: LALACS Minor

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    Hi everyone! My name is Kiki Engen and I’m a Junior Communication Studies major with minors in Peace Studies, History and LALACS.  When I’m not studying or working, I enjoy being a part of several groups on campus.  I’m a member of the Theta Xi Gamma sorority, Alpha Phi Omega, and Monday Friends. I guess…

  • Meet LALACS Minors

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    Meet our LALACS minors on campus: Jordan Almen ’14 Jordan Brunsberg ’12 Andi Doebler ’14 Emery Ellingson ’12 Kiki Engen ’13 Lora Felix ’13 Abbie Goedert ’12 Jennifer Hernández ’13 Annabel Landaverde ’12 Taylor Logeais ’14 Whitney O’Connell ’12 Amanda Olson ’12 Mela Shah ’12 Ian Shay ’13 Avery Wallace ’14 LALACS Alumni: Chaz Brown…

  • Meet Whitney O’Connell, LALACS Minor

    Meet Whitney O’Connell, LALACS Minor

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    Hola! I’m Whitney O’Connell, a senior hailing from Excelsior, MN. When I graduate in May 2012 I will have degrees in Spanish and Honors History and a minor in LALACS. I participate in several organizations on campus including; Gustie Greeters, Theta Xi Gamma, volunteering at the Hoffmann Center (a treatment center for juvenile sex offenders)…

  • LALACS Creates Controversy with Alma López

    LALACS Creates Controversy with Alma López

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    Los Angeles based digital artist, activist and director Alma López was on campus November 8-10, 2011. The lecture, screening of “I Love Lupe,” book signing and reception was a huge hit, gathering an audience of close to 200 students, faculty and staff. The poster-making process created a lengthy debate amongst heads of different GAC departments.…