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-16 posts tagged "Institute for Latino Studies"
Kathryn Muchnick | Wednesday, February 16, 2022
It has been almost five years since Hurricane Maria hit the island of Puerto Rico, but its memory is far from gone. This is especially true for Xavier Navarro Aquino, assistant professor of creative writing at Notre Dame and a faculty fellow at the Institute for Latino Studies (ILS). In January, Aquino published his debut
Annemarie Foy | Friday, October 15, 2021
Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual national celebration, ran from September 15 to October 15. Celebrations at Notre Dame were organized throughout the month by the Institute for Latino Studies (ILS), including lectures, presentations, movies and cultural events to “demonstrate how the entire Notre Dame community is enriched by the work ethic, aspirations, and commitment of
Bella Laufenberg | Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Former Mayor of San Antonio and Obama Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro discussed former President Trump and President Biden’s treatment of immigrants in a fireside talk Tuesday. Castro was invited to Notre Dame in a joint endeavor between Notre Dame College Democrats and the Institute for Latino Studies (ILS). He entertained members
Serena Zacharias | Friday, September 13, 2019
Following the School of Architecture’s transition to Walsh Family Hall in the spring, Bond Hall now serves as a part of the University’s Campus Student Learning District, along with the Coleman-Morse Center. Bond Hall is currently home to the Institute for Latino Studies, the Flatley Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement, the Graduate School, the Office
Andrew Cameron | Thursday, September 5, 2019
Driving down North Notre Dame Avenue, people may notice an empty construction site in place of a former hub for various types of debate and discussion on campus. That’s because McKenna Hall, Notre Dame’s on-campus conference center and former home of the Institute for Latino Studies, is undergoing a two-year reconstruction project and isn’t projected
Thomas Murphy | Friday, September 14, 2018
The Institute for Latino Studies plans to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with seven events highlighting the cultural richness and diversity of countries with Hispanic origin in the Americas. Hispanic Heritage Month, which was established by law in 1988 under President Reagan, lasts from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Several countries with Hispanic origin celebrate their
Madison Riehle | Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Welcomed by an audience cheering her famous phrase, “Si, se puede! Si, se puede!” Dolores Huerta, the co-founder of the United Farm Workers and civil rights icon, took the stage in McKenna Hall Tuesday night to discuss her career as an activist and leader. The lecture was hosted in conjunction with the Institute for Latino
Charlie Kenney | Tuesday, November 14, 2017
The Institute for Latino Studies (ILS) offers the Cross-Cultural Leadership Program (CCLP), an eight-week immersive program in the Latino communities of Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. The specialized leadership program started nearly 10 years ago by Center for Social Concerns founder the late Rev. Donald P. McNeill. “It’s really a transformative experience,” said program director Karen
Kelli Smith | Thursday, November 2, 2017
The Notre Dame Center for Arts and Culture (NDCAC) will be hosting a celebratory event for El Dia de Los Muertos on Thursday starting at 5:30 p.m. in the NDCAC building in South Bend. El Dia de Los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday held to remember and honor deceased
Kelli Smith | Friday, September 15, 2017
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Institute for Latino Studies (ILS) will be hosting six celebratory events on campus beginning Sept. 21. National Hispanic Heritage Month is a 30-day period starting Sept. 15 that is dedicated to recognizing contributions made by Hispanic and Latino American citizens. Though the ILS hosted unofficial celebrations for it