I owe my interest in the Spanish language and Latino/a history and culture to a teacher who gave me and my fifth-grade classmates the option of taking an elective course over our lunch period. That early exposure generated a continuing passion, fueled by a high school Amigos de las Americas exchange program to Costa Rica and a … Continue reading Dr. Katherine Bruna
Photo Credit: Mark Looney I arrived at Iowa State University in 2009 as a new, joint employee in the Department of History and the U.S. Latino/a Studies Program. My primary areas of expertise are the history of Mexican American and African American peoples. I teach a variety of classes, including the USLS introductory course, classes on the … Continue reading Dr. Brian Behnken
Internship opportunities are plentiful for USLS students! In addition to the other featured internships, these six-week summer programs offer outstanding professional experiences for ISU USLS students! Six-week summer internships: Development of marketing materials Outreach to Latinx Professionals in the State Board recruitment and on boarding materials Development and planning of events in … Continue reading Other Internship Opportunities
Our mission: PILA is committed to supporting, mentoring, educating, and empowering Iowa’s Latinx professionals by creating an inclusive space and providing opportunities for Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Connections to Iowa’s Employers, Networking, and Professional Development. Sonia Reyes-Snyder | Executive Officer Office of Latino Affairs | Iowa Department of Human Rights Lucas State Office Building 321 E 12th Street | Des Moines, … Continue reading PILA, Iowa Association of Latinx Professionals
The ISU US Latino/a Studies program is extremely excited to announce the introduction of Rising Stars, a collaboration between USLS and ISU Extension & Outreach! As a part of the Rising Stars program, students will complete a Spring USLS 499 internship class and full-time summer internship in a local community. Students will gain crucial skills … Continue reading USLS Rising Stars Pilot Program
Work in the community or on campus with a faculty from your school on Latinx issues. Duration: 120 hours 3 credits Contact Dr. Lucía Suárez for more information
On Monday, February 11 in the South Ballroom of the Memorial Union, Jimmy Patiño will join us as he discusses the perspectives of working-class Mexican-American communities and activism within them. Jimmy Patiño is an assistant professor of Chicano & Latino Studies at the University of Minnesota. We are excited to welcome Jimmy Patiño to ISU and to hear … Continue reading Sponsored Event: Chicano Activism and Immigration with Jimmy Patiño
7:00 – South Ballroom – Memorial Union. In an event co-sponsored by Iowa State US Latino/a Studies as well as the Iowa State Lectures Program, professor Jimmy Patiño of the University of Minnesota will be at ISU speaking on the topics of Chicano activism and immigration. Below is the link to the ISU Lectures Program … Continue reading Lecture: Chicano Activism and Immigration – Jimmy Patiño
Beginning in Spring 2019, the Iowa State University USLS program is proud to announce the addition of a new course cross-listed between USLS and Religious Studies: Religion and US Latino/a Literature! This course will meet on Mondays from 11:00 to 1:30 and will be taught by Dr. Hector Avalos. If you have any additional questions, … Continue reading New for 2019: Religion 342
Beginning Spring semester 2019, Iowa State World Languages and Cultures will be offering Spanish 305X: Spanish for Spanish Speakers.