LALACS

Author: nhanway

  • Minnesotan Cuban Film Festival

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    Minnesota Cuban Film Festival (2/23/12-3/29-12) Each Thursday evening, from February 23 to March 29, the Minnesota Cuba Committee, in partnership with the Film Society of Minneapolis/St. Paul, will present an outstanding collection of Cuban cinema. Most of the films are contemporary, with some vintage offerings. Each film will be accompanied by a bonus short feature.This…

  • Gaucho Music Reflects the Merging of Cultures in Latin America

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    nhanway

    Gauchos are the traditional cowboys of the pampas — the vast grasslands — of South America.  And their music reflects the mixing and blending of cultures that contribute to Latin American regional identities.  A new CD “Button Accordion and Bandeón Music from N. Uruguay” from Smithsonian Folkways from a group called “Los Gauchos de Roldán”  demonstrates…

  • Study in Costa Rica over J-Term!

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    nhanway

    Study in Costa Rica over J -Term with Professor Mayra Taylor.  Immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture, live with a family, study Spanish, and learn about environmental issues of the region.   If you click on this link, you will  see a short video about the Gustavus J-Term in Costa Rica!

  • Meet Ian Shay, LALACS minor

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    Hello! I’m Ian Shay, a sophomore from Rice Lake, WI. I am studying for a Spanish major, as well as LALACS and Peace Studies minors. I play tuba in the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, work as a Spanish composition tutor, and am involved in Building Bridges, a group that put on a conference on human trafficking…

  • Mexamoxie

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    nhanway

    Dear Latin Americanists: My former student Jackie Christopher is writing a fascinating blog called Mexamoxie, in which she discusses Mexican food, culture, politics, and religion.  Her posts range from a treatise on the avocado (with recipes!) to a discussion of maquiladoras to a consideration of her mission work on the border.  Read it! I recommend…

  • LALACS FALL 2011 courses

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    nhanway

    LATIN AMERICAN, LATINO AND CARIBBEAN STUDIES AT GUSTAVUS Here are the LALACS classes for Fall 2011.  Let me know if you have any questions about any of these courses!  As you can see, the area credit designations are now part of the list.  Press here for a link to the catalog listing for LALACS, and…

  • Stamps honoring giants of Latino music

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    nhanway

    The Post Office has just released stamps honoring several giants of Latin music, such as Tito Puente and Celia Cruz.  Here is the link to the Star Tribune article. WASHINGTON – Musical giants Tito Puente and Carmen Miranda are bringing some Latin flavor to U.S. postage stamps. The new set of five forever stamps going…

  • Latin American, Latino & Caribbean Studies: Meet Lora Felix

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    nhanway

    Hi!  My name is Lora Felix.  I am a Sophomore Political Science major.  I’m from Saint Peter.  Besides studying Poli Sci and taking LALACS courses, I’m involved with the Gustavus Student Senate.  I plan on studying abroad this upcoming January in either Costa Rica or Perú!    

  • Interested in Latin American Studies? Read this!

    Interested in Latin American Studies? Read this!

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    nhanway

    You’re thinking about what classes to take in the Fall — are you interested in Latin America? In the Program for Latin American, Latino & Caribbean Studies (LALACS), students prepare to enter a complex global community. The minor is comprised of 6 classes, taken across a number of departments.  The 2 required courses are His 160 Introduction to…

  • Learn about Popular Culture in Cuba tonight! 7 pm Confer 128

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    nhanway

    Here is a link to the great news story featured on the Gustavus web site about the LALACS event for Spring!  Tonight! Dr. Damaris Puñales-Alpízar will present a lecture titled “Cuba: The Soviet Flavor of a Tropical Island, a Visit 20 Years Later” on campus at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in Ogden P.…