HPU Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Students from SPN 2141: Spanish for the Medical Professions visited the HPU Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic on Monday, November 3rd. They learned about the wonderful work the clinic does in support of our local community, including the Spanish-speaking patient population. Dr. Christopher Zoch and Ms. Daniella Avalos hosted the class for a tour of the facility and taught them about the many services the clinic provides to patients.

🥟✨ Get ready for Empanada Night! ✨🥟
Join LASO and the Global Student Association for an evening packed with flavor, laughter, and community! 💃🏽🌎

👩🏻‍🍳 No cooking skills required—just bring your appetite and good vibes!
🗓 Thursday, October 16th
📍 Caffey Hall Kitchen (2nd Floor)
🕖 7:00 PM

Maymester 2026, Seville, Spain. Exploring Spanish
Culture: Language, Literature, & Food

🌍 Your Passport to Maymester 2026

Pack your curiosity and turn the world into your classroom. ✈️✨
Contact the Office of Global Education to learn more about these extraordinary opportunities, led by our World Languages, Literatures & Cultures faculty.

🌟 Where will your journey take you?

🇪🇸 Exploring Spanish Culture: Language, Literature & Food — Spain
🇫🇷 French Language & Finance — France
🇮🇹 Sicily: The Crossroads of the Mediterranean — Italy
🇨🇳 Exploring China — China

SPN 2010 & 2020. SPANISH SYMPOSIUM:
EXPLORING CULTURE, LANGUAGE AND OPPORTUNITIES
World Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Date: 09/29/2025

We will explore:
• Spanish Program Highlights: Discover our comprehensive Spanish language program, including SPN minor and major, study abroad options, and cultural and academic immersion opportunities.
• Students’ Organizations: Learn about our dynamic student organizations, LASO, The Alpha Zeta Chapter of Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority Inc., Spanish Club, and Hispanic Honor Society “Sigma Delta Pi”, as they showcase their mission and activities.
• Flamenco Dance: Experience the passion and rhythm of Flamenco dance.

Join LASO for a Relay Race celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

📅 September 25
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Founder’s Field

Come show your team spirit, test your trivia, and have fun with friends! 🏅✨

Seville, Spain – Maymester 2026! 🇪🇸
Exciting adventure ahead! Stay tuned for more info on our upcoming Maymester trip to Seville. 🎉
For details, email Profe Salama [email protected] or visit: Program Info: https://hpu-global-education.via-trm.com/program_brochure/14268/
Don’t miss it! 🌟

¡Atención! Spanish Club has two awesome events this Wednesday, September 10:

🎉 Chips & Queso
📍 Slane | 🕛 12 – 2 PM
Swing by for delicious snacks and good vibes!

🎨 Paint & Sip – Club Meet & Greet
📍 Cottrell 241 | 🕖 7 PM
Unleash your creativity and connect with fellow club members—sip and socialize!

✨ Don’t miss out! ✨
This September, LASO, Spanish Club, Sigma Delta Pi, and Alpha Phi Omega are bringing you a series of exciting events to celebrate Latin culture. 🌎🎉

🇲🇽 Flag Craft Night – Sept 11, Phillips 113, 7:00 PM
💃 Roots of Rhythm (Bachata Workshop) – Sept 15, Couch 209, 7:00 PM
🎤 APO Talks – Sept 22, Couch 209, 7:00 PM

Come learn, create, and immerse yourself in the richness of Hispanic heritage! 💜🐾

🌿✨ Our SPN2020 students are hard at work creating an informational campaign to protect our environment! 💡🌎

They are addressing important issues such as deforestation, pollution, loss of biodiversity, water scarcity, overconsumption of natural resources, air quality, and ocean threats while combining creativity, collaboration, and Spanish skills to raise awareness. All of this on a beautiful day here at HPU 💜🐾☀️

Drop off supplies in David Hayworth 123, Plato S Wilson 101, College Village 1183, or Kahn Law 356. Let's make this a great year for Kirkman Park Elementary

Student Organizations at the Involvement Fair

Looking to get connected and explore new opportunities on campus?

Join one or more of our groups and be part of a vibrant community: *follow them on Instagram!
• Spanish Club .spanishclub
• LASO (Latin American Student Organization)
• Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi
Chi Sorority, Inc. : Alpha Zeta Chapter
• Spanish Honor Society: Sigma Delta Pi
• French Club .french.club
• French Honor Society
• Italian Club
• Chinese Club

Find your place, make new friends, and celebrate culture together!