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2005-2006 University Theme

Latin American Mosaic: Nations and Cultures

Mosaico Latinoamericano: Naciones y Culturas

 

Schedule of Events

Richard Rodriquez, Visiting Writer
September 20, 7:30 p.m., Degenstein Center Theater

Rafael Campo, Visiting Writer
October 6, 7:30 p.m., Isaacs Auditorium, Seibert Hall

Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow Lecture
Anita Perez Ferguson, Former President of the National Women's Caucus

October 26, 7:30 p.m., Degenstein Center Theater

Masters of Caribbean Music, Artist Series
November 10, 8:00 p.m., Degenstein Center Theater

Susquehanna University's 11th Latino Symposium
Our Caribbean Neighbors / Nuestros Vecinos Caribeños

November 11, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Degenstein Campus Center

The Annual Alice Pope Shade Lecture
An Evening with Guillermo Cuéllar, Donna Peña and Friends

Title: Himnos de Justicia, Solidaridad y Paz/Hymns of Justice, Solidarity and Peace
February 6, 7:30 PM, Weber Chapel Auditorium

Sigmund Weis Memorial Lecture
José Piñera, Former Secretary of Labor and Social Security in Chile

Lecture Title: Founding Generals -- Why Latin America Looks Like It Does Today
February 28, 7:30 p.m., Stretansky Concert Hall, Cunningham Center for Music and Art

The Arlin M. Adams Lecture
Alan K. Simpson, Former U.S. Senator

Raul Yzaguirre, Former President of National Council of La Raza
Lecture Title: Today's Undocumented Workers: The New American Pioneers or the Latest Lawbreakers?
March 29, 8:00 p.m., Degenstein Center Theater


Carlos Imaz, professor of sociology, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
A lecture on Mexico's upcoming elections and new directions in Latin American politics
March 28, 8 p.m., Meeting Rooms 3-5, Degenstein Campus Center


Eduardo Bonilla Silva, professor of sociology, Duke University
Lecture Title: The Latin Americanization of Race in the United States
April 6, 7 p.m., Isaacs Auditorium, Seibert Hall

Jamie Escalante, Teacher Hall of Fame inductee and subject of acclaimed motion picture "Stand and Deliver"
Lecture Title: 2006 Commencement Address
May 14, 2:30 p.m., Field House, Garrett Sports Complex