LALACS

Category: alums

  • Congrats to our LALACS 2023 Graduates!

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    LALACS majors and minors are known for their leadership,  interdisciplinarity and creative thinking. This graduating class is no different! Minors   Brian Contreras’23 Major in Psychological Science; Minor in LALACS; Diversity Leadership Council Representative; OLAS. Plans after graduation: I plan to attend graduate school in Neuropsychology.     Margaret Lucas’23 Majors in Spanish and Classical Languages;…

  • Shout Out to Our 2020 Grads!

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    LALACS MAJORS Samuel Abegglen’20  Biology, Studio Art, and Latin American, Latinx and Carribean Studies triple major; Spanish Minor Senior Capstone: LGBT migrants from Latin America report persecution as a reason for seeking asylum in the USA. While scholars have analyzed this issue, less focus has been placed on the racism and heterosexism within the migration…

  • Why LALACS? Notes from an Alumnus’ Perspective

    Why LALACS? Notes from an Alumnus’ Perspective

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    Written by: Bjorn Kjelstad’17 (LALACS / Spanish) One of the first questions I received upon returning home for Thanksgiving and after having declared my LALACS and Spanish double major was, “What are you going to do with that?” The question, however, should be, what do you value about your major? What I have come to…

  • Why LALACS? Notes from an Alumna’s Perspective

    Why LALACS? Notes from an Alumna’s Perspective

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    Written by: Hannah Smith (LALACS / Spanish)   Studying an interdisciplinary major like LALACS not only opened my eyes to the ways in which social themes like immigration, climate change, and economic disparity are intertwined, but it gave me the agency to choose courses and make these connections in line with my personal vocation.  The…

  • “¿A utz a wach?” Maya Quiché spoken near campus

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    adwyer

                         It seems that “¿A utz a wach?” or “How are you?” is an important phrase to know in St. Peter and its surrounding areas. As part of her internship at St. Peter High School, LALACS senior Andi Doebler ’14 (Spanish & LALACS) has been tutoring…

  • Extraordinary Day of the Dead celebration at Gustavus!

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    nhanway

    El Día de los Muertos:  We were reminded on Friday night that the Day of the Dead is a day to remember our loved ones, to laugh, and to revel in life.  And we did just that –in an extraordinary celebration that spanned the entire day, with a chapel service and a nighttime celebration. We…

  • LALACS is launching a new major!

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    nhanway

    In the Fall of 2012, students can declare a major in Latin American, Latino & Caribbean Studies! Be among the first to graduate with the new major, which examines issues such as globalization, identity, and community in Latin America. Learn about Latin American culture and history, study abroad, and serve others while you prepare yourself for our…

  • Meet LALACS alum Jacki Christopher ’03

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    One thing that holds true about our alums in Latin American, Latino & Caribbean Studies at Gustavus — they lead fascinating and productive lives after graduation. We are so proud of everything that Jacki has accomplished so far, and we can’t wait to see what’s next. After graduating from Gustavus in 2003, Jacki Christopher worked…