Spring 2009 Events
Public Lecture
Wednesday June 24, 2.00-4 pm
Héctor Hernández Alvarez, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán
"Residential Space and Social Identity in Yaxuna, Yucatán, Mexico"
Thursday March 5, 6.00 pm
John Gibler - Mexico Unconquered (book presentation and signing), with photos and video clips.
John Gibler is an independent journalist who has been covering national and regional politics in Mexico since 2006. His writing and photographs have appeared in many publications, including New Politics, Yes! Magazine, Z Magazine, In These Times, Left Turn, Terrain Magazine, ColorLines, and Race, Poverty and the Environment. His reports have been broadcast on many Pacifica Radio programs, including Democracy Now!
Drawing from years of on-the-ground reporting, Mexico Unconquered offers an up-to-date account of resistance to corruption, poverty and repression, particularly in indigenous regions of Chiapas and Oaxaca. Books will be available for purchase and signing. For more information about the book see: http://www.citylights.com/book/?GCOI=87286100093700
John Gibler will present his new book Mexico Unconquered (San Francisco: City Lights Press, 2009)
Nason Student Scholarhsips 2009 - deadline February 27, 2009
Fall - 2008 Events
Monday, September 8, 6 – 8 pm
Daisy Zamora – “Nicaragua: Poetry, Women and Revolution”
One of Central America’s leading contemporary poets, Daisy Zamora participated in the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) and was Vice Minister of Culture in Nicaragua after the 1979 Revolution. She has published three books of poetry, including the anthology, The Nicaraguan Woman in Poetry. (Presentation will be in English)
Thursday, September 18, 6 – 8 pm
“Lomas del Poleo: the struggle for land at the US-Mexico border”
Photographic exhibit, videos and discussion of border development plans and land disputes in Ciudad Juárez. Photo exhibit will run until Friday October 16.
Thursday October 9, 4.30 – 6.00 pm
“The Other Mexico” – a new film about the Zapatista movement in Mexico and the contested presidential elections in 2006. With commentary by Dr. Neil Harvey (Director, Center for Latin American and Border Studies)
Thursday October 23, 4.30 - 6.00 pm
Professor Víctor García (Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez) –
“Historical perspectives on migration and the New Mexico-Chihuahua border”
Saturday November 1, 6 – 8 pm
Day of the Dead celebration
Traditional Mexican Altar, poetry, food and presentations
Altar to remain until Friday November 8
Thursday November 13, 4.30 – 6.00 pm
Latin American Studies at NMSU –
Information session with NMSU faculty on undergraduate and graduate degree programs, course offerings, NMSU’s relations with Latin American universities, study abroad opportunities, Spring Break in El Salvador, Service Learning on the border, and much more.
Wednesday, December 3, 6.00 – 8.00 pm
“Food and Culture in Michoacán, Mexico”
Presentations by Dr. Lois Stanford (NMSU, Dept of Sociology and Anthropology) and Graduate Student Recipients of Nason Student Scholarships, Shelby Cox, Wendy Harvey and Aaron Sharratt. The students will present results of their Masters thesis research on food, gender, culture and identity in the Meseta Purhépecha region of Michoacán, Mexico. Information about how to apply for a Nason Student Scholarship for 2009 will also be provided.
Thursday, December 4, 4.30 – 6.00 pm
“The Zapatista Movement and Alternative Development in Chiapas, Mexico” –
Dr. Richard Stahler-Sholk (Associate Professor of Political Science, Eastern Michigan University) Dr. Stahler-Sholk is co-editor of a new book entitled Latin American Social Movements in Twenty-First Century and has carried out extensive recent research on the Zapatistas’ autonomy movement in southern Mexico
Other News:
STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES (SALAS) – seeking new members to promote greater awareness of border and Latin American issues, including trips to Mexico, speakers, films, etc. Contact April Willeford at awillefo@nmsu.edu or 646-6814 for more information.
FRONTERA NORTE-SUR – for current news and analysis on border issues, including immigration, security, development, health and education, subscribe for free at www.nmsu.edu/~frontera
Spring - 2008 Events
Study Abroad in Mexico : Social Movements, Development and Change presentation aboutnew study abroad program, February 12,12.00-1.30pm, Nason House.Peggy Valdes and Tom Hansen will present a program ofthe Mexico Solidarity Network and the Universidad AutonomaMetropolitana in Mexico City for students wishing to study abroad andlearn first hand about social movements in Mexico. Further information : Neil Harvey, nharvey@nmsu.edu
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 – 12:00-1.30 pm
Peggy Valdes, Mexico Solidarity Network – Study Abroad in Mexico: development, social movements and change (new study abroad program accredited by NMSU and Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana – UAM, Mexico City)
Wednesday, February 20, 6.30- 8.00 pm (Hardman Hall, Room 206)
Poleo Hablando – (documentary film in Spanish, with English subtitles, concerning land dispute in Lomas del Poleo neighborhood of Ciudad Juárez and connections to border development plans)
Friday & Saturday, March 7 & 8, 2008 – 8:00 p.m. Co-sponsored with Dept of Theater Arts, NMSU:
Stories of Cesar Chavez – one man performance by Fred Blanco. Hershel Zohn Theater, NMSU main campus, Las Cruces (tickets are $7.00, available at Theater) – more information at www.storiesofcesarchavez.com
Wednesday thru Friday, April 2-4, 2008
The Center for Latin American and Border Studies is a co-sponsor of the 4th Annual J. Paul Taylor Justice Symposium – Justice for Immigrants NMSU main campus, Las Cruces. Program and more information at http://www.nmsu.edu/~artsci/jpt_symp/2008/immigration.htm
Thursday April 10, 2008, 4.30 pm Dr. Hugo Vilchis (Director of Center for Border Epidemiology and Environmental Health, NMSU) – Promoting Healthy Life, the Role of Promotoras
Wednesday April 16, 6.00 pm
Nason Student Presentations – Recent Recipients of Nason Student Scholarships will present results of their work in Latin America
Monday April 21st 4:30 p.m.
US Hispanic and award winning poet Carlota Caulfield will present and discuss her latest book of poetry, "A Mapmaker's Diary", published in bilingual format by White Wine press, 2007. This will be followed by a reception at 6:30 p.m. and presentation of the literary journal of the MA in Spanish at NMSU, Arenas Blancas. Guest writer Carlota Caulfield will read from her book of poetry, "A Mapmaker's Diary".
Thursday, April 24th 4:30 p.m.
Guest Lecturer Dr. Dulcinea Lara presents, "History and Hispanic Identity Formation in New Mexico".
Thursday May 8th 4 pm,
Raul Dorantes, Mexican author residing in Chicago, will present two of his recent books, ".Y Nos Venimos de Mojados. Cultura Mexicana de Chicago" and "Vocesueltas: cuatro cuentistas de Chicago"
OTHER NEWS…
SPANISH LUNCH – come and practice your Spanish in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. Meet new friends to help with Spanish and/or English skills. Group meets at the Center for Latin American and Border Studies every second Friday at 12 noon to 1.00 pm, beginning February 1, 2008. All levels welcome.
STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES (SALAS) – seeking new members to promote greater awareness of border and Latin American issues, including trips to Mexico, speakers, films, etc. Contact April Willeford at awillefo@nmsu.edu for more information.
FRONTERA NORTE-SUR – for current news and analysis on border issues, including immigration, security, development, health and education, subscribe for free at www.nmsu.edu/~frontera
Fall - 2007 Events
Friday September 21, 2 pm
The Zapatista Revolution in Mexico – Professor Abelardo Hernández Millán, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, Toluca (book presentation and signing)
Thursday, October 18, 4 pm
Explaining Voter Abstentionism and Political Participation in Ciudad Juárez –
Professor Carlos Murillo, Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez (book presentation and signing)
Thursday, November 8, 4 pm
Border of terror: how to read the US-Mexico border in film –
Profesor María Socorro Tabuenca, El Colegio de la Frontera Norte and University of Texas-El Paso
Student Research in Latin America – Nason Scholarship Recipients, 2006-7
(November: date and time to be confirmed)
SPANISH LUNCH
Every Friday at 12 noon, starting September 14: Spanish Lunch. Come and practice your Spanish in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Bring a sandwich. We provide coffee, tea and juices. All levels of Spanish welcome!
BORDER NEWS SERVICE – FRONTERA NORTE SUR is a free online news service that provides up-to date coverage of important border issues, including immigration, security, human rights and development. Go to www.nmsu.edu/~frontera and subscribe today!
Spring 2007 Speaker Series
Febuary 12 : Revolucionaria Sin Fronteras: Magda Portal, a Peruvian Revolutionary Travels the Continent, 1926-1945 Iñigo García-Bryce, Department of History, NMSU.February 15, 2007 : A Rarámuri Bridge Across the Chichimec Sea: Connections Between Mesoamerica & the Southwest Jay Levi, Dept. of Soc & Anthro, Carleton College.February 22, 2007 : Who’s Globalization? Building Global Consciousness in Cross-Border Social Movement Mark Horowitz, Dept. of Soc & Anthro, NMSU. March 1, 2007 : Contemporary Challenges Facing an Acequia in New Mexico: The Case of Alcalde Christopher Brown, Department of Geography, NMSU. March 8, 2007 : Rural depopulation & rangeland management in Patagonia (Argentina)Andres Cibils, Dept. of Animal & Range Sciences,NMSU. March 29, 2007 : Maquilas & Globalization Chris Erickson, Dept. of Econ & International Business,NMSU. April 5, 2007 : NASON FELLOWS PRESENTATIONS. APRIL 12, 2007 : Economics, Agriculture & Environment in Nicaragua: Lessons from the 2007 Spring Break Study Tour Connie Falk, Dept. of Ag Econ & Business, NMSU. April 19, 2007 : No Child Left Behind & Bilingualism on the Border Patricia MacGregor-Mendoza, Dept. of Languages & Linguistics, NMSU. April 26, 2007 : Gastronomía Tradicional in Michoacán: Constructing & Conserving Indigenous Identity through Purhépecha Foodways Lois Stanford, Dept. of Soc & Anthro, NMSU.
Spanish Lunch : Every Friday, 12 noon - 1 pm, come and practice your Spanish in an informal, relaxed setting. All levels welcome.Bring brown-bag lunch. We provide soft drinks, tea, coffee and water.
Latin American Film Series : Organized by SALAS (Student Association for Latin American Studies at NMSU)
Friday December 15, 5 pm : End of semester party, with live music and refreshments
Wednesday November 29, 6 pm : BORDER TEACHERS NETWORK: ENHANCING CROSS-CULTURAL EDUCATION IN THE US - MEXICO BORDERLANDS
Presentation of new immersion program to promote teachers' knowledge of border issues, including immigration, health, development and education. Organized in collaboration with the NMSU Border Research Cluster.
Thursday November 2, 6 pm : DIA DE LOS MUERTOS/DAY OF THE DEAD
traditional Mexican commemoration of loved ones with ofrendas , food, music and poetry readings.
Wednesday October 25, 6 pm : RESULTS OF THE BORDER SOCIAL FORUM
Presentations on the events and discussions at the Border Social Forum/Foro Social Fronterizo.
Thursday, September 21, 2006, 4.00 PM - MEXICAN ELECTIONS AND PROTEST MOVEMENTS .
Public lecture (with photos and video) presented by Dr. Neil Harvey, Associate Professor, Department of Government and Director, Center for Latin American and Border Studies, NMSU, and Rebecca Wiggins, MA in Government, NMSU.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 6.00 PM - NUEVO MEXICO : ¿HASTA CUANDO? .
A presentation of corridor songs and music celebrating New Mexico, by Dr. Enrique Lamadrid, Director of Chicano, Mexicano, Hispano Studies, University of New Mexico. Organized in collaboration with NMSU Chicano Programs and Department of Languages and Linguistics.
Monday, September 11, 2006, 6.00 PM - PREPARRING FOR THE BORDER SOCIAL FORUM.
Information on how to participate in the Border Social Forum/Foro Social Fronterizo, to be held in Ciudad Juárez, October 12-15, 2006 . The forum will include panels, workshops and cultural events in support of social and environmental justice in the border region. Organized in collaboration with NMSU Student Association for Latin American Studies (SALAS).
Friday, September 8, 2006, 8.00 PM -MUSIC RECITAL HALL
Masks in Motion- MEXICAN LEGENDS AND TRADITIONS - A performance by the Ballet Folclórico Sacbé. Directed by José Luis Barrera. Entrance: $8 ($5 students)
MEXICAN MASKS: A COLLECTION BY FRANCISCO J. FLORES PALACIOS
An exhibit of one of Mexico's finest traditional crafts, beautifully painted masks from throughout Mexico that represent many regional traditions and cultures, together with a dance performance "Masks in Motion" - September 8, 2006.
2nd Annual Symposium: Justice for Women / Justicia para las Mujeres
DouarnenezFilmFestival
Lineae Terrarum: an international conference on borders
Friday May 12, 5.00-7.00 pm, Nason House
End of semester party Wednesday April 26, 6.00-8.00 pm, Nason House
Willoughby L. Nason Student Scholarship
Presentations by recipients in 2005
Presentation of new recipients for 2006
Wednesday April 12, 12 noon-1.30 pm, Nason House
Rani Alexander, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology/Anthropology, NMSU, will present her recent books Yaxcabá and the Caste War of Yucatán: an archaeological perspective (University of New Mexico Press, 2004) and The Postclassic to Spanish-Era Transition in Mesoamerica: archaelogical perspectives , co-edited with Susan Kepecs (University of New Mexico Press, 2005)
Wednesday March 29 through Friday March 31
J.P. Taylor Social Justice Symposium
Justice for Women
Sponsored by the Office of the President and the College of Arts and Sciences
Includes videos and exhibits at Nason House
More information: Felicia Ybarra, 646-7737 or feybarra@nmsu.edu
Panels at NMSU will be held at Corbett Center, Wednesday March 29 on issues of Border Health, Teaching About Borders, and Cultural and Ethnic Boundaries.
For full details, including program and registration form go to:
http://www.research.utep.edu/lineaeterrarum
Monday, March 26 through Thursday March 30
Lineae Terrarum : an International Conference on Borders
Co-sponsored with UTEP, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez and El Colegio de la Frontera
Norte, with panels in El Paso, Ciudad Juárez and Las Cruces.
Thursday March 2, 3.00-4.30 pm
Alysson Siwik ( US Co-Leader, Border 2012)
“Border 2012 Program and the New Mexico-Chihuahua Rural Task Force”
Co-sponsored with Southwest and Border Regions Research Cluster, NMSU
Wednesday March 1, 12.00 noon-1.30 pm
Dr. Margarita Shrimpton (Professor, Dept of Anthropology, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán)
“Literature and Culture of the Mexican Caribbean”
Co-sponsored with Dept of Languages and Linguistics, NMSU
Thursday, February 23, 7-8.30 pm, Nason House
Dr. William deBuys (Environmental Historian and Writer, Santa Fe, New Mexico)
“The Influence of Water and Other Natural Resources on Culture”
Co-sponsored with NEH Southwest and Border Studies Public Lecture Series
Thursday, February 16, 6.00-7.30 pm, Nason House
Dr. Cristobal Aljovín (Professor, Dept History, Universidad de San Marcos, Lima, Peru)
“Constitutions, Elections and Caudillos in Nineteeth-Century Peru”
Co-sponsored with Dept of History, NMSU
Wednesday Feb 8, 6.00-9.00 pm, Hardman Hall, Room 206
Immigrants, Hospitality and Border Security
Film: “Dying to Live” with presentation and discussion led by
Ruben Garcia (Director, Annunciation House, El Paso)
Friday, January 20, 12 noon-1.30 pm, Nason House
Neil Harvey (Associate Professor, Dept of Government and Director, Center for Latin American and Border Studies, NMSU), Maria Harvey (MA student, Dept of Sociology/Anthropology, NMSU) and Casey Stevens (Ph.d student, Dept of Political Science, University of Massachusetts-Amherst)
“Indigenous Responses to Bioprospecting in Chiapas, Mexico”
Thursday, January 19 , 3.30-4.30 pm, Nason House
Dr. Norma Mendoza-Denton (Associate Professor of Linguistic Anthropology, University of Arizona)
“Smile Now, Cry Later: Acting Hardcore in a Chicano English Anti-Language”
Co-sponsored with NEH Southwest and Border Studies Public Lecture Series
LOCATIONS
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