Entries tagged with ‘History’

Drugs, Guns, and US Policies in Mexico

LALACS is proud to host human rights activist Francisco Cerezo, in a talk presented by Witness for Peace of the Upper Midwest    What: “Drugs, Guns and US Policies in Mexico” When: October 9 at 7 pm Where: Confer 127 When Francisco Cerezo’s three brothers were arrested in Mexico for student activism, they never dreamed they […]

Meet Avery Wallace: LALACS Minor

Hi! My name is Avery Wallace and I am from Madison, Wisconsin. I am currently a sophomore Spanish and History double major with a LALACS minor. When I am not studying you might find me practicing in the pool. I am on the Gustavus Swim team which takes up a good chunk of my time […]

Check out the “Living La Vida” exhibit in Ramsey County

“Living La Vida” is an exhibit that traces the lives of Mexican American immigrants in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The exhibit was developed by Historian Leila Albert. The exhibit is in English and Spanish and runs through August 2012. For more information see: Living La Vida Exhibit Where? Ramsey County Historical Society Exhibit Gallery Landmark Center, […]

Meet Whitney O’Connell, LALACS Minor

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 Spring 2012 Courses

Let me know if you have questions about any of these courses! ART-265-001 Maya and Mexican Art, Linnea Wren HIS-160-001 Intro to Latin America, Sujay Rao HIS 265-001 Mexican American History, Sujay Rao GEG-222-001 Central America / Caribbean, Robert Douglas S/A-243-001 Globalization, Suzanne Wilson SPA-280-001 Literature in Spanish, Kurt Irvin SPA-280-002 Literature in Spanish, Angelique […]