Enhancing students’ understanding of Latinas/os in the United States

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Latina/o Studies offers a multi-disciplinary range of courses that enhance students’ understanding of Latinas/os in the United States ranging in topics from immigration, labor, politics, music and health to history, culture, law, education, performance and literature. Course offerings are mostly drawn from history, sociology, anthropology, government, literature and performance studies, among others, but the program also cross list courses from other colleges.

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students from Spring 2023 Latinx Theatre Production LSP 3010 and instructors Debra Castillo and Juan Manuel Aldape.

Fall 2024 Featured Course:

Latinx Theatre Production LSP 3010/6010 (also COML/PMA/LATA 3010/6010)

In the course of the semester, we will first develop a toolbox of performance techniques based on methods developed in the Spanish-speaking and Latinx contexts. These techniques will be used in preparing short, original, collectively-created or scripted plays for production and public presentation in the October 2024 regional microtheater festival in upstate New York and/or the annual downtown Ithaca holiday pastorela in December. All students are expected to write a brief final paper at the end of the semester reflecting upon their experience with their production (graduate students will write a conference paper suitable for presentation in a professional event). Grades will be based on quality of individual participation as well as on the quality of the whole production. Instructor: Debra Castillo. MW 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm. 1 – 3 credits variable.

Questions, contact Professor Castillo at dac9@cornell.edu

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Latina/o Studies News

Chemist Héctor D. Abruña wins Enrico Fermi Award

The award recognizes scientists, engineers and science policymakers who have given unstintingly over their careers to advance energy science and technology.

31st Unity Dinner Creates Communidad Through Voces

The 31st Unity Dinner took place on October 18th and featured keynote speaker Dr. Evelyn Ambriz '11 and '15. The festive night included dinner and performances by Mariachi Regional en Cornell Univeristy, Salsa Pa'alante and Sabor Latino Dance Ensemble.

Karen Jaime awarded Cornell’s highest honor for graduate and undergraduate teaching

Karen Jaime, Associate Professor in Latina/o Studies and the Department of Performing and Media Arts in the College of Arts and Sciences received the Provost Award for Teaching Excellence in Graduate and Professional Degree Programs.

A&S announces membership in MLA Strategic Partnership Network

“We felt this is an important resource that should be available to our humanists at all levels, whether they have the resources to pay for membership or not,” said Peter John Loewen, the Harold Tanner Dean of Arts and Sciences.

Cornell historian featured in ‘game-changing’ PBS series about Latinos

Paul Ortiz served as an adviser and on-camera expert for “American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos,” a three-part docuseries premiering Sept. 27 on PBS.

ILR historian featured in ‘game-changing’ PBS series about Latinos

Paul Ortiz, who joined the ILR faculty in summer 2024 as a professor of labor history, served as an adviser and on-camera expert for “American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos,” a three-part docuseries premiering Sept. 27 on PBS.

Spring 2025 Latina/o Studies course offerings

For the 2025 Spring semester, Latina/o Studies offers a range of courses at the undergraduate and graduate level with the opportunity to explore and learn about history, communities, literature, immigration, as well as cultural identity, migration, language, and more.

Dance performers with white dresses — Folkloric Danza performers at the Kitchen Theater on Sept.16 Rodrigo Lanners-Campos

Cornell and the Ithaca community celebrate Latino Heritage Month

Cornell University, Ithaca College, and the downtown Ithaca community come together for a month long series of events in celebration of Latino Heritage Month. Don't miss the Annual Heritage Fiesta this Saturday, October 5th, 11 am-5pm, 110 W. Green Street, Ithaca!

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A&S Dean Jayawardhana speaking to a group of people

Fridays with Faculty Seminar

Originated in 2004 and currently supported by the College of Arts & Sciences, the Latina/o Studies Program Fridays with Faculty seminar offers an opportunity for Latina/o and non-Latina/o students of all levels and disciplines to meet faculty and administrators from across the university for informal conversation and lunch. The program features speakers with some connection to Latina/o Studies or the Latina/o experience at Cornell and provides a significant alternative academic component for the LSP community. The seminar also serves as a cornerstone retention program as it builds connections and sense of belonging among undergraduate and graduate students, staff and faculty, and increases students' use of Cornell's academic resources.

Spring 2024 series