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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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