Latin American & Caribbean Studies at CofC

LCWA Awards ceremony - May 9 2019.

College of Charleston’s School of Languages, Cultures and World Affairs honored its outstanding students and faculty in the LCWA Annual Awards Ceremony. A reception preceded the event.

College of Charleston Alumni

DEADLINE FRIDAY: This Friday, April 26, is the deadline to purchase tickets to all Spring Alumni Weekend events, including A Charleston Affair, Saturday, May 4. Order today: http://bit.ly/CofCSAW19 Need your personal access code for #CharlestonAffair? Email [email protected]

Chapter Nu Zeta, Sigma Delta Pi

College of Charleston’s Nu Zeta Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, presents:
Noche de Poesía
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Blacklock House, 18 Bull Street, College of Charleston
Free and open to the public – Poems will be read in Spanish

Celebrate Hispanic poetry with faculty and students from the Hispanic Studies Department! Anyone is welcome to read or recite a poem in Spanish or simply come and listen. Light refreshments provided.
If you are interested in presenting a poem, please email [email protected] with your name and the title of the poem by Thursday, April 4th.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Susan Divine, Sigma Delta Pi Nu Zeta Chapter Advisor, [email protected]
Adriana Velasquez, Sigma Delta Pi Nu Zeta Chapter President, [email protected]
Tamara Berry, Sigma Delta Pi Nu Zeta Chapter Vice President, [email protected]

TODAY: March 26, from 2 to 4pm, at Cougar Mall

Join us for a workshop on 'Grassroots Change in Latin America: What Can We Learn'
Lacs 495 capstone students have organized a sustainability-related workshop with a focus on this year's QEP SLI theme of social justice.

Are you looking to study abroad this fall?
The Chile semester program is a great opportunity to improve your Spanish skills, learn about South American culture and politics and travel in Chile and Peru.

Join us for an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 6, from 12 to 1pm in ECTR 101.

Daniel Delgado Photography

Emily Williams, a 2012 graduate of the College of Charleston, presented today “The Perks of Being Bilingual: Unexpected Paths to People and Careers” within the Hispanic Studies Career Seminar Series at the College of Charleston.

Join us to celebrate Mardi Gras 2019.
This event is co-sponsored by the Hispanic/Latino Club and the Portuguese and Brazilian Studies Program.

When: Monday, March 4 2019 from 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Alumni Center (EHHP, 86 Wentworth Street)
Contact: Dr. Nadia Avendaño, [email protected], 843-953-5364
or: Dr. Lola Colomina-Garrigos, [email protected], 843-953-7128

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Hispanic Studies Career Seminar Series
Highlighting the career advantages of language study and cultural proficiency

The Perks of Being Bilingual: Unexpected Paths to People and Careers
Emily Williams
State Recruiter, Title One Part C (Education of Migratory Children and Youth), S.C. Department of Education

Thursday, February 21, 2019
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Wells Fargo Auditorium
5 Liberty Street, College of Charleston
Reception to follow in Tate 132

A 2012 graduate of the College of Charleston where she double majored in Spanish and Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Ms. Williams later was awarded a fellowship with Student Action with Farmworkers in western North Carolina where she designed and implemented public health education classes for a mobile medical unit. Upon completing her fellowship, she worked for the East Coast Migrant Head Start center on Johns Island as a family services coordinator. In 2015 she was chosen as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar to the University Carlos III in Madrid, Spain where she completed her MA in Fundamental Human Rights. Afterward, she returned to Charleston, South Carolina where she began her current job with the S.C. Department of Education.

“Thanks to the superior academics and opportunities at the College of Charleston, I have been fully prepared for continuing my education and perusing my career.” Emily Williams, October 2018

Free and open to the public ~ Presentation will be in English

Co-sponsored by the Department of Hispanic Studies and the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program.

For more information, please contact Mark P. Del Mastro, 843.953.6748, [email protected]

Hispanic Studies Career Seminar Series
Highlighting the career advantages of language study and cultural proficiency

The Perks of Being Bilingual: Unexpected Paths to People and Careers
Emily Williams
State Recruiter, Title One Part C (Education of Migratory Children and Youth), S.C. Department of Education

Thursday, February 21, 2019
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Wells Fargo Auditorium
5 Liberty Street, College of Charleston
Reception to follow in Tate 132

A 2012 graduate of the College of Charleston where she double majored in Spanish and Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Ms. Williams later was awarded a fellowship with Student Action with Farmworkers in western North Carolina where she designed and implemented public health education classes for a mobile medical unit. Upon completing her fellowship, she worked for the East Coast Migrant Head Start center on Johns Island as a family services coordinator. In 2015 she was chosen as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar to the University Carlos III in Madrid, Spain where she completed her MA in Fundamental Human Rights. Afterward, she returned to Charleston, South Carolina where she began her current job with the S.C. Department of Education.

“Thanks to the superior academics and opportunities at the College of Charleston, I have been fully prepared for continuing my education and perusing my career.” Emily Williams, October 2018

Free and open to the public ~ Presentation will be in English

Co-sponsored by the Department of Hispanic Studies and the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program.

For more information, please contact Mark P. Del Mastro, 843.953.6748, [email protected]

CofC Study Abroad Fair tomorrow, January 30, 10 am - 2 pm, on Cougar Mall!

Our CofC Faculty-Led Fair is in one week! You can also research your program options here: https://cofc.via-trm.com/

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¡Tertulia! Este viernes a las 4:30 en Mynt ¡Practica tu español!

Latin American & Caribbean Studies at CofC's cover photo

Latin American & Caribbean Studies at CofC

College of Charleston Center for International Education

Our CofC Faculty-led Fair is one month away! Will you be there?

TODAY

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Next Thursday:

Upcoming Course Spring 2019

The lecture by Diana Schwartz-Francisco on "The Dam’s Wake: Development, Indigenous Politics, and Anthropology in the Mexican Tropics"
has been rescheduled for today 2pm in EHHP Alumni Hall.

As a result of Hurricane Michael and subsequent travel delays, the Wells Fargo Lecture for today, October 12, is being postponed.

Dr. Carse's talk, "Dredging the Atlantic World," will be rescheduled for early next semester. Exact dates to follow later this month.

Reminder: Join us for our LACS/ SPAN Career talk tomorrow

Interested in studying abroad in Cuba? Join us this Wednesday for an informational session about the CofC Cuba program.

Please join us for our first career talk of the year.

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Practice your Spanish in a pressure-free environment at the CofC Spanish Club Tertulia!
Tertulia is a chance for students to speak and interact with faculty, other students and local Spanish speakers in a relaxed atmosphere.
Fall 2018 Tertulia dates:
New this semester! We are alternating between Thursdays and Fridays.
4:30-6:30 pm at Mynt, 135 Calhoun Street (across from Marion Square)
Friday, September 7
Thursday, September 27
Friday, October 19
Thursday, November 8
Friday, November 30

College of Charleston Career Center

Planning on pursuing a Summer 2019 internship opportunity? Apply for the Internship Award through the Career! The application deadline is August 5, 2018, so hurry on over to http://careercenter.cofc.edu/Internship%20Award/index.php to learn more.

A Murder Without Consequence, Every Three Days

Check out the new documentary from LACS grad Tom Laffay.

https://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/561194/colombia-social-leaders/

theatlantic.com In Colombia, social leaders and community organizers are routinely assassinated, while those responsible are rarely prosecuted.

Photos from Latin American & Caribbean Studies at CofC's post

Congratulations to Brooke Bazemore for receiving this year's "Outstanding Student in Latin American & Caribbean Studies" award.

For a full list of 2018 award recipient and more picture visit:
http://blogs.cofc.edu/lcwa/2018/05/14/2018-lcwa-awards-ceremony/

The Office of Multicultural Student Programs and Services
& the Department of Hispanic Studies invite you to join us as we celebrate the academic achievements and accomplishments of our 2018 Graduating Hispanic and Latino Students.
Friday, May 4, 2018
6:00 p.m. TD Arena, McAlister Suite (3rd floor)
301 Meeting Street
Please RSVP by Friday, April 27 to Ashley Ragin at 843.953.5660 or email [email protected]

The Office of Multicultural Student Programs and Services
& the Department of Hispanic Studies invite you to join us as we celebrate the academic achievements and accomplishments of our 2018 Graduating Hispanic and Latino Students.
Friday, May 4, 2018
6:00 p.m. TD Arena, McAlister Suite (3rd floor)
301 Meeting Street
Please RSVP by Friday, April 27 to Ashley Ragin at 843.953.5660 or email [email protected]

College of Charleston - Hispanic Studies

Come see your friends and professors in a fun and friendly atmosphere! This week we are meeting on THURSDAY, not Friday. ☺ Tertulia! THURSDAY, March 29, 4:30-6:30, Mynt, 135 Calhoun Street
Devon Hanahan, CofC '87
Basic Spanish Language Program Coordinator
Department of Hispanic Studies

College of Charleston - Hispanic Studies

A Roundtable Discussion on Brazil: Perspectives from the College of Charleston
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Room 202, Tate Center, 5 Liberty Street
with
Dr. Timothy Coates, History
Dr. Douglas Friedman, International Studies
Dr. John Rashford, Anthropology

From sacred African trees brought to Brazil during colonial times, to current political events, the speakers engaged in an interdisciplinary discussion on Brazil.

For more information, please contact Dr. Luci Moreira, [email protected], Portuguese Program. Presented by the Department of Hispanic Studies and the Office of New Student Programs.

WE WITHOUT WALLS: The Dept. of Theatre and Dance will present staged readings of scenes by renowned Cuban-American playwright María Irene Fornés, part of the College's "Cuba en el Horizonte" celebration | March 9-11, Chapel Theatre | FREE admission

College of Charleston - Hispanic Studies

You are cordially invited to participate in A Roundtable Discussion on Brazil: Perspectives from the College of Charleston
Thursday, March 15, 3 to 4 pm
Room 202, Tate Center, 5 Liberty Street
with
Dr. Timothy Coates, History
Dr. Douglas Friedman, International Studies
Dr. John Rashford, Anthropology

From sacred African trees brought to Brazil during colonial times, to current political events, the speakers will engage in an interdisciplinary discussion on Brazil. Join us in a conversation on past and current issues of Brazil.

Faculty, students, staff and community are invited. Discussion will be in English. Light refreshments to follow.

For more information, please contact Dr. Luci Moreira, [email protected], Portuguese Program.
Presented by the Department of Hispanic Studies
and the Office of New Student Programs.

Save the Dates! Cuba en el Horizonte presents author Ruth Behar Thursday, April 5 at 5 pm at School of Education, Health, and Human Performance Alumni Center and Sunday, April 8 at 10 am at Arnold Hall. Presented by the Department of Hispanic Studies and the Jewish Studies Program, with support from the School of Languages, Cultures and World Affairs, First Year Experience, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, and the Carolina Lowcountry and Atlantic World Program.

Chapter Nu Zeta, Sigma Delta Pi

Save the Date! Thursday, April 12, 5 pm - Noche de Poesía at the Blacklock House

A learning community that…
provides an immersion experience
promotes the study and use of Spanish
fosters an appreciation of the Hispanic culture

Spanish-speaking residents…
speak only Spanish in the house
host 2-3 cultural events each semester
have a minimum of 4 semesters of Spanish

Apply by March 2, 2018!
http://lcwa.cofc.edu/franco-hispano-house/index.php

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an informal meet-and-greet with Cuban artist Roberto Diago on Thursday, March 1, from 11AM to 1PM (CATO Conference Room at the Halsey galleries). Refreshment will be provided.

SAMBA! Monday, February 19, 6 to 7 pm
Education Center, Room 116, 25 Saint Philip Street, College of Charleston

Come join the Portuguese program for an evening of fun learning (or watching) how to dance Samba, the Brazilian rhythm of Rio de Janeiro Carnaval!
Free and open to the public.
Samba dance instructor Linda Colón with drummers and students.

We are having a get-together for all LACS majors and minors and students interested in the Latin American & Caribbean Studies Program. Please join us on Tuesday, February 6th at 5pm in Addlestone 227.