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Lecture on Labor Violations in Colombia: The Trade-Offs of Free Trade
Join LALACS and Witness for Peace on May 1 at 7pm in Confer 128 in welcoming Sohely Rua Castañeda, Secretary of Women and Labor for Colombia’s National Union School. Hear first-hand testimony about the struggle for labor justice in Colombia on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The […]
Brazilian Carnival at Gustavus
From OLAS, the organization for Latin American and Spanish Cultures: TIME FOR THE Brazilian Carnival!!!!! When: March 16, 10pm-1am What: Food, a band with the famous Dandara, face painting, and lots and lots of dancing. So join them at the Carnival where you will get a chance to learn about the Brazilian culture and meet new people. […]
La Tierra del Olvido: Playing for Change
Check out this amazing video by the organization “Playing for Change.” The videographers brought together 75 musicians from across Colombia. Their goal: “to unite and inspire the people of Colombia so they can move forward from years of conflict and create a positive future.”
Irma Márquez: young immigrant’s journey leads to permission to stay
Irma Márquez, a 2012 Gustavus grad, is an amazing young woman with an incredible story, here told to Minnesota Public Radio.
Peace Corps Seeks Spanish Language Speakers
Peace Corps programs in Central and South America need volunteers with basic and advanced Spanish language skills together with a degree and/or experience in health, education, English teaching, youth and community development, business and micro-enterprise development, environmental education or studies, agro-forestry and sustainable agriculture. Serving in the Peace Corps is an ideal way to improve […]
Dream Act Wins in Maryland!
Great news for Dreamers and their friends
Learning to Serve Spring Break Program in Petatlán, México
Petatlán, México – March 30 – April 7, 2013 The Learning To Serve Spring Break Program in Petatlán has been an amazing experience for many Gustavus students. This time, let it be you! On the program, you will work with the local community, stay as the guest of a Mexican family, and practice Spanish (no […]
El Mundialito – LALACS Soccer Cup 2012
¡¡¡GOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!! On Saturday, October 6, six profs, over 40 students, and several Friends of LALACS gathered in Lund to play the first annual LALACS Cup. We played hard, laughed hard, and celebrated the new major AND the winning team. Click on the link below to see the movie! El Mundialto 2012
Meet the Majors: Andrea Doebler
We are so pleased to announce our second LALACS major, Andi Doebler. My name is Andi Doebler and I’m a Spanish and LALACS double major from Albany, Minnesota. I’m in my third year at Gustavus, and involved in Pound Pals and Intramural athletics as well as other activities on the side such as biking, downhill […]
Hispanic Heritage Month/ Mes de la Hispanidad:
Hispanic Heritage Month/ Mes de la Hispanidad: Below are events related to the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in October! Come and have fun, get involved, and learn about the Hispanic World! Several of these events are to kick-off our new major! On campus/in Saint Peter Saturday, October 6, 9am-12pm, South Mall: LALACS Soccer Cup (in […]