Events
The Department of Spanish at 六合之家 hosts many events throughout the year.
CURRENT Events
Mesa espa帽ola / Spanish table
Tutor铆as de espa帽ol / Free Spanish tutoring
Spanish Club @ 六合之家
Festival de cine / Spanish Film Festival
Baile y m煤sica en espa帽ol / Hispanic dance & music
Cocina hisp谩nica / Hispanic cuisine
See
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UPCOMING Events
Presentation by Nicaraguan human rights activist Tamara D谩vila on Tues., Oct. 29, 4 p.m., 2028 Brown Hall
The Department of Spanish presents Tamara D谩vila Rivas, a Nicaraguan human rights activist, feminist and political leader. She is currently a Human Rights Fellow at the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership at Kalamazoo College. Ms. D谩vila Rivas has committed herself to the civic struggle for justice, freedom and democracy in Nicaragua and will be speaking on our responsibility to stay engaged in our political and social causes with the goal of upholding our democratic principles and our freedoms. Her talk, titled "Setbacks to Democracy: Lessons from Experience," will be followed by a conversation on the state of our democracy. Light food and refreshments will be available. |
Past Events
Department Video Contest
Coming soon! Past information below.
Department Writing Contest
Coming soon! Past information below.
Talk by Spanish alum and airline pilot, Capt. Greg Sumner on Wed., February 28, 3 p.m., 3025 Brown Hall
The Department of Spanish welcomes Captain Gregory Sumner, 六合之家 alumn and benefactor. Capt. Sumner, who graduated from 六合之家 in 1994 with degrees in Spanish and Aviation, will speak to our students about the value of a Spanish degree. His talk, titled "驴Por qu茅 estudiar espa帽ol? Why Study Spanish," will include valuable information about Capt. Sumner's career after graduating from 六合之家 and advice for students on the transition from 六合之家 to the workplace. Capt. Sumner is a pilot with United Airlines, flying 737 and 767 airplanes. He has been a leader with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) and visits Washington, D.C. frequently on his advocacy role for the airline industry and the pilots union. |
Peace Lecture by Univ. of Michigan Professor on Thurs. October 26, 2023, 6 p.m., Fetzer Center, Putney Auditorium
The Department of Spanish is proud to co-sponsor The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society's Peace Lecture by Professor Edgar Franco-Vivanco. Prof. Franco-Vivanco, whose talk is titled "Between Violence and Resistance: The Challenges of Latin America in the 21st Century," holds a PhD from Stanford University and is an assistant professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan. He has received awards for his work on the long-term legacies of colonialism in Latin America and the resistance movements by its indigenous populations. |
Visit and Talk by 2023-24 Alumni Achievement Award recipient, Mr. Juli谩n Ram铆rez Torres, on Tues. Nov. 7, 12 p.m., University Center for the Humanities, 2500 Knauss Hall
Juli谩n Ram铆rez Torres was a first-generation TRIO college student at 六合之家 graduating in 2012 with degrees in Spanish and Secondary Education. After years as a teacher, he began his career in school administration. Today, he is the Principal at the dual-language Southwest Middle High School-Academia Biling眉e (7-12) in Grand Rapids. Mr. Ram铆rez Torres is also a member of the U.S. Army Reserves, having served two years in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He has received numerous awards and medals for his service. Come join us at Mr. Ram铆rez Torres' talk on the benefits of a Spanish degree. |
Spring 2023 Honors and Awards
The Department of Spanish is delighted to present the list of our Spring 2023 Honors and Awards recipients, featuring all the students who have won scholarships and awards. We are proud of you and hope you enjoy sharing the PowerPoint with your friends and family. 隆Enhorabuena! |
Visit and Talk by alumna Isabel L贸pez Slattery - Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, 12-1 p.m., 2028 Brown
"HOW SPANISH UNLOCKS A WORLD OF ADVENTURE" Isabel studied Spanish and Communications at 六合之家 between 2006 and 2011. She now owns her own successful photography and communications company, , located in Grand Rapids. Come and learn what a degree in Spanish can do for you! |
OTHER Past Events
Department Video Contest for spring 2019...stay tuned.
Teatro Nuestro of Battle Creek performance of "El Nombre" by Griselda Gamaro | March 15 |
2 p.m. | 1028 Brown Hall
This performance, followed by a conversation with Director Tania Fleitas, is free and open to the public.
Video Contest
Video Contest Wednesday, March 20, 4:00 p.m. | 1028 Brown Hall
Film Festival
Hispanic Film Festival | March 18, 19, 20, and 21 | 1028 Brown Hall | Information will soon be posted here.
Honors and Awards Ceremony 2019
Friday, April 5, 3 to 5 p.m.
Bernhard Center Rooms 208 and 209
Honors and Awards Ceremony 2018
See from the ceremony.
Dr. Felkel's Retirement
See from the retirement party.
In Memory of Michael Braun
Continue reading here for more information.
Altar De Muertos - D铆a de los muertos
October 27 to November 8 | 2nd Floor Waldo Library | Information Here
El d铆a de los muertos is associated with Mexico, but this holiday is celebrated most in Latin America.
Film Festival
Hispanic Film Festival | November 6 and 8 | 1025 Brown Hall | Continue reading here for more information.