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Ongoing research projects include humanities and social science scholars affiliated with the Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell. Research focuses on the diverse Latino communities in the United States, and engage questions about community histories, im/migration, politics, labor, education, language and identity, health, literature, art and performance.
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Spotlights on Faculty Research
Latina/o Studies faculty research at Cornell spans across many disciplines from history, sociology, anthropology, literature and language to government, performance studies, education, music and more. These are a few highlights of current research:
Latina/o Studies Program News
Spring 2025 Nuestra Voz en español/Spanish Conversation Hour
Nuestra voz en español brings students together to speak Spanish with other heritage speakers in an informal setting. No homework, no tests, just snacks and conversation. Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:00 PM • 429 Rockefeller Hall
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Latina/o Studies offers new way to connect with alumni
“Fridays with Alumni” kicks off Jan. 31 featuring Kim Cardenas '17 & Joseph De Los Santos '19,
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Doctoral student Laura Caicedo creates community at Cornell
Like many academics, fifth-year doctoral candidate Laura Caicedo's (they/them) journey through academia has been complex and sometimes isolating.
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Latina/o Studies launches Fridays with Alumni
Latina/o Studies and the Cornell Latino Alumni Association launches a hybrid lunchtime series, Fridays with Alumni.
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Spring 2025 Latina/o Studies Fridays with Faculty seminar series
Now in its twenty-first year, the Latina/o Studies Fridays with Faculty luncheon seminar offers an opportunity for Latina/o and non-Latina/o students to meet faculty and administrators for an informal conversation about their current research/work in progress. March 21 @ 12 Noon • 429 Rockefe...
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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.
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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.
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