Past Events
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Oct 202023 Wisconsin Latinx History Collective Fall Symposium
Wisconsin Historical Society, 1st Floor
The Wisconsin Latinx History Collective’s Fall 2023 symposium brings researchers and the community together to learn about the Collective’s work documenting Latinx History in Wisconsin. An interdisciplinary group of faculty, students, and community researchers will present their findings from the past three years and will share what is to come in the future. Dr. Andrea-Teresa …
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Oct 19CLS Community Gathering 4: Kimberly Harn
Mark H. Ingraham Hall, Rm. #336
Kimberly Harn of the International Internship Program will join us on October 19 to talk about international internships. At the Gatherings, representatives of a department or resource unit on campus will give short presentations and hold Q&A sessions for students from noon to 1:00pm in Ingraham 336. You can expect to have lively discussions about …
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Oct 12CLS Community Gatherings 3: Becky Smith & A.J. Lara
Mark H. Ingraham Hall, Rm. #336
Becky Smith and A.J. Lara, advisors in the School of Education, will join us on October 12th to talk about opportunities for students interested in education. At the Gatherings, representatives of a department or resource unit on campus will give short presentations and hold Q&A sessions for students from noon to 1:00pm in Ingraham 336. …
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Oct 5CLS Community Gatherings 2: Frida Ballard
Mark H. Ingraham Hall, Rm. #336
Frida Ballard will visit the CLS Gatherings on October 5th to discuss her work with the Worker Rights Center. At the Gatherings, representatives of a department or resource unit on campus will give short presentations and hold Q&A sessions for students from noon to 1:00pm in Ingraham 336. You can expect to have lively discussions …
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Sep 28CLS Community Gatherings 1: CLS Fall 2023 Open House
Mark H. Ingraham Hall, Rm. #336
Come reconnect with friends and see what’s new with the CLS Program at the first Community Gathering of the Fall! CLS faculty, staff, and students will be talking about the new major, Fall events, and much more. At the Gatherings, representatives of a department or resource unit on campus will give short presentations and hold …
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Sep 27The African Influence in Latin American Music with Betto Arcos
HSLC-3110A
A radio journalist, writer, curator, and music promoter based in Los Angeles, Mr. Arcos is a regular contributor to NPR and BBC Radio 3, with a focus on stories about music from all over Latin America and the world. In addition to his work in public radio, Betto has taught arts & culture and broadcast …
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Sep 27Puerto Rican Studies in the Midwest and Beyond, Panel #1
Mark H. Ingraham Hall, Rm. #206
This first panel in the “Latinx Studies in the Midwest and Beyond” series focuses on Chicago, including the educational experiences of Puerto Ricans in that city, relations between Puerto Ricans and Palestinians, and migration and immigration to the city. Speakers include Mirelsie Velazquez (U Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Sara Awartani (U Michigan), and Maura Toro-Morn (Illinois State …
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Sep 25Spreading Our Wings: CLS Major Celebration and Gallery Night
1973 Art Gallery, Red Gym, 716 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706
Join Chican@ & Latin@ Studies and the Latinx Cultural Center to celebrate the new CLS Major and the art gallery opening for Latinx Heritage Month! The event will feature a presentation from CLS, a surprise pop-up activity, and refreshments.
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Sep 15March Up Bascom
Bascom Hill
March Up Bascom is the annual kick-off event to Latinx Heritage Month! This event is intended for Latinx-identifying students & staff to celebrate the individuality of Latinx cultures, and the importance of the land our school resides on. We will lift up our heritage and culture through marching up the hill with the flags, and …
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Sep 14The Struggle of Border Farm Workers Against Capital
Sewell Social Science Building 8108
This is a hybrid in-person and online event. If you would like to attend online, you must register in advance. REGISTER HERE This event sponsored by the Havens-Wright Center, the Economic Sociology Colloquium, and the Latin American, Caribbean & Iberian Studies (LACIS) program at UW–Madison and co-sponsored by Chican@ & Latin@ Studies. Carlos Marentes has been a labor organizer …