Loyola University Chicago
Latin American & Latino Studies
Social Media
Follow us on Facebook!
Stay up to date with the latest events and important resources available at and around campus!
VISITCalendar
View MonthResources
News
-
Brazilian Narratives “Make it New”: Revising British Modernism on the Global Scale A virtual lecture, Wednesday, October 6, 4-5:30 p.m. (https://luc.zoom.us/j/86983683067)
In this lecture, Thais Rutledge argues that the impact of modernism is less a new aesthetic style than the impulse to make novels new and relevant to their social world. Discussing narratives by Brazilian women writers such as Clarice Lispector, the author shows how the impulse to “make it new” had its parallels beyond British modernism as part of a global project of making new prose forms to address radical change. Thais Rutledge (she/her/hers) is an assistant instructor and a PhD candidate in Comparative Literature at the University of Texas. This lecture is sponsored by the departments of English and Modern Languages and Literatures, and by the Women’s Studies and Gender Studies and the Latin American and Latinx Studies Programs. -
The Lit & Luz Book Club/Club de lectura Presents: Autor Pergentino José en conversación con nuestrx invitade especial, David Shook (MARTES, 28 DE SEPTIEMBRE, 7:30 P.M. CT)
The Lit & Luz Book Club/Club de lectura was created and organized by Miguel Jiménez as an opportunity for Chicagoans to read and discuss some of today’s most exciting contemporary Mexican authors in both Spanish and English. This year’s Lit & Luz Book Club authors include an artistic director and 2021-22 participants. Event will be streamed live on the Lit & Luz YouTube page: https://youtu.be/SuhmrhYH-os En español con traducción al inglés de audio en vivo. / In Spanish with live audio translation in English. SEPTEMBER BOOK: Hormigas Rojas / Red Ants by Pergentino José, translated from the Spanish by Thomas Bunstead -
WELCOMING IMMIGRANTS:PRAYER AND CONVERSATION REFLECTING ANGELS UNAWARES (Thursday, September 23, 2021, Madonna Della Strada Chapel, 2:00pm – 3:00pm)
Loyola University Chicago and the Interfaith Community for Detained Immigrants (ICDI) have partnered together to acknowledge our mutual responsibility to ensure the God-given dignity and human rights of immigrants. On September 23rd, communities across the country will come together to advocate for those who have been adversely affected by the immigration system. This Day of Action is coordinated by Detention Watch Network, which was founded by the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. and continues to uplift Jesuit Apostolic Preferences by walking with the excluded. All participants must be vaccinated and wear masks while on campus.
-
Landscapes of Conflict: Fortification and Institutionalized Inequality in Mensabak, Chiapas, Mexico. (Wednesday, September 22, 2021 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM CDT)
In this talk, Christopher Hernandez of Loyola University's Department of Anthropology argues that the ancient inhabitants of the Mensabak region of Chiapas, Mexico, incorporated various aspects of their environment to create layer upon layer of defense that in turn promoted social inequality. Within a heavily guarded settlement, elites occupied the highest and most well defended terrain, while exposing the rest of the population to greater potential levels of violence. These differing levels of protection inscribe inequality on the landscape, and perpetuated it across generations. By partnering with local Maya in the archaeological process, his work also addresses contemporary issues. Crafting new histories written with a local Maya community is one step in amplifying the voice of Indigenous peoples and addressing the oppressive legacies of nationalist and colonialist projects. To register: https://tinyurl.com/33a64h2w -
-
The Boys and the Nuns
Sandra Delgado, Instructor of Theatre in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, has been awarded a prestigious 2021 USA Fellowship while working to develop her new play The Boys and the Nuns, which opened this week. The cast of The Boys and the Nuns is composed of current Loyola students and alumni, and will run until April 25th. To get information and tickets to a performance of The Boys and the Nuns, visit the Department of Fine and Performing Arts box office: https://luc.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx -
Chicago Latino Film Festival
Last weekend of the 37th annual Chicago Latino Film Festival. Visit https://chicagolatinofilmfestival.org/ for more information. -
5th Annual Chicago Graduate Student Conference “Naturaleza en cautiverio o veredas hacia la libertad
Hosted by Northwestern University graduate students in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese is taking place Thursday April 15th and Friday April 16th from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. In accordance with continuing health guidelines, this year’s conference will be held virtually via Zoom. -
An Evening with Luis Alberto Urrea (Thursday, April 15, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Into the Beautiful North author Luis Alberto Urrea will deliver a virtual keynote presentation followed by a Q&A. Hailed by NPR as a “master storyteller with a rock and roll heart,” Urrea is a prolific and award-winning author who draws inspirations for his novels from his binational life experiences. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. -
Chicago Católico: Making Catholic Parishes Mexican
This event features Deborah E. Kanter speaking on themes from her 2020 publication Chicago Católico: Making Catholic Parishes Mexican. This event is cosponsored by the Department of History.REGISTER -
Global Voices on the U.S. Election
Sponsored by the Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN), the event "Global Voices on the U.S. Election" will be held this Wednesday at 10:00 AM ET. Discussions will focus on how the relationship between Latin American countries and the US will develop post-election and the potential impact on human rights.LEARN MORE -
2020 MOSTRA Brazilian Film Festival
This year, MOSTRA is using the Eventive Platform to provide Brazilian films for you to watch at home. The platform is easy to use, and you will also be able to reserve tickets to participate in the chats with the filmmakers! Dr. Héctor García Chávez will be a guest speaker for the film "Marie" as well: https://mostrafestival.eventive.org/films/5f89e5246a4b2200de0acc39 -
Olimpia
"Olimpia" is film director José Manuel Cravioto's most recent work. It follows the historical events of the student movement of 1968 in Mexico. "Olimpia" was selected at the Festival of Morelia in 2018 and presented in Cannes by the Cabos International Film Festival. This free movie event is a collaborative effort between UNAM, Instituto Cervantes Chicago, and UNAM-Chicago. Dr. Héctor García Chávez will be interviewing José Manuel Cravioto, first and the film showing online will immediately follow.LEARN MORE -
Taller de José
Taller de José, en solidaridad con nuestra comunidad migrante en Chicagolandia ---> https://tallerdejose.org/ LEARN MORE -
UNAM en casa
UNAM en casa, UNAM-Chicago te acompaña en casa --->https://www.unamchicago.org/unam-en-casa LEARN MORE -
América sin muros
La migración es un derecho humano, no un delito>> --->https://americasinmuros.org/home.html Check out their Facebook page too for regular updates on their events and happenings: https://www.facebook.com/AmericaSinMurosMX/ LEARN MORE -
-
Partners of the Américas
Chicago, IL /São Paulo, Brasil: MOSTRA Brazilian Film Series ---> https://www.illinois-saopaulo-partners.org/campaign/mostra/ LEARN MORE -
"A Conversation with Sandra Cisneros": October 13th, 2017
Attend an intimate discussion with Loyola alumna and writer Sandra Cisneros as she will discuss her experiences growing up in Chicago, comment on our current political climate, and read from her works.REGISTER -
An Olmec Afternoon: September 30th, 2017
The event will feature scholars from both US and Mexican universities discussing the development of cultural complexity between ca. 1500-500 BC.READ MORE -
Chicago 2017 Lit & Luz Festival: A Reading & Conversation with Mexican Author Eduardo Rabasa
Award-winning Mexican writer and Editorial Director of Sexto Piso publishing house, Eduardo Rabasa, will read from his work and converse with Latin American and Latinx Program Director at Loyola University, Héctor García Chávez.LEARN MORE -
Mexico Hit with 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake
Join us in expressing solidarity with the brave people of Mexico as this crisis unfolds.READ MORE -
Dolores, in theaters in Chicago!
We would like to invite you all to see the new documentary film called "Dolores" at Gene Siskel Film Center which will be playing for ONE WEEK ONLY (September 22-28, 2017)! VISIT -
-
2017 MEX Talk shines at Goodman Theatre
If you happened to miss the show, please stay tuned! Latinos Progresando will be publishing high definition versions of the talks on our YouTube page in the coming weeks.READ MORE -
Dra. Aurora Chang, professor in School of Education, recognized for Outstanding Contribution to Higher Education
NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) Region IV-East has recognized Dr. Aurora Chang with their 2016 Outstanding Contribution to Higher Education award. READ MORE -
Study Abroad in Cuba with Dr. Peter Sanchez!
Gain a better understanding of contemporary Cuban political and economic systems by considering Cuba’s accomplishment in the spheres of education and health, while also examining the negative effects of authoritarian politics and a state controlled economy.READ MORE
