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  • Day of the Dead celebration at Gustavus – Nov 1 at 7 pm

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    nhanway

  • Hispanic Heritage Month/ Mes de la Hispanidad:

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    nhanway

    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…

  • OLAS Brings Brazilian Carnival to Gustavus!

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    adwyer

      On Sunday, February 26th a 12 person Brazilian band under the direction of Robert Everest will be performing in Alumni Hall. The featured singer is well-known Bahian sensation: Dandara. They will all be performing over the weekend in full-fledged carnival-style in the Cities. For more information check out: Carnaval Brasileiro.        …

  • LALACS Creates Controversy with Alma López

    LALACS Creates Controversy with Alma López

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    adwyer

    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.…

  • OLAS Makes Sugar Skulls for Day of the Dead

    OLAS Makes Sugar Skulls for Day of the Dead

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    adwyer

    Last Wednesday, October 26th, 2011, OLAS (Orgullo Latino Association) and Crossroads held a workshop at the International Center kitchen and lounge. Students, faculty and staff were invited to decorate a sugar skull, a Mexican tradition that is part of the Day of the Dead celebration. Bowls of M & M’s, cinnamon sweets, gum drops and…

  • Meet Jennifer Hernández, LALACS minor

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    adwyer

    My name is Jennifer Hernandez and I’m a Junior International Management major and LALACS / Spanish double minor. I’m originally from San Salvador, El Salvador but I came to the U.S. when I was thirteen. Before moving to my new home – Bloomington, Minnesota – I grew up living in a house on the foothills…