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-19 posts tagged "Institute for Latino Studies"
Kathryn Muchnick | Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The Institute for Latino Studies (ILS) at Notre Dame hosted a panel discussion Monday to discuss the recent fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man in Memphis, and other instances of police-perpetrated violence. Luis Fraga, director of the ILS and professor of political science, moderated the conversation with professor of political science David
Caroline Collins | Wednesday, November 2, 2022
On Nov. 1 and 2, the streets of Mexico will brim with celebrations of Dia de los Muertos — literally meaning “Day of the Dead” — with colorful papel picado decorations, giant parade floats, face painting, mariachi bands and traditional dancing. Dia de los Muertos originated in Mexico, although it is widely celebrated in the
Angela Mathew | Friday, September 23, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to celebrate the cultures of Americans whose ancestors hail from Mexico, the Caribbean, Spain and Central and South America. In 1968, the country observed Hispanic Heritage Week and by 1988, the week was expanded to a 30-day period. The independence days of Costa Rica,
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