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
Unless otherwise stated, all events will be held at the Center for Latin American and Border Studies (Nason House), 1200 University Ave, Las Cruces (directly across from Kinko’s).
Refreshments provided
For more information please contact Megan Shannon, 575-646-6814 or mshannon@nmsu.edu
Center for Latin American and Border Studies: www.nmsu.edu/~clas
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