MU Americas Calendar

Thursday, June 28
Noon - 1 pm

 

A Cambio Center Brown Bag Talk

"Language Brokering in Mexican Immigrant Families Living in the Midwest"

A presentation by Alejandro Morales, doctoral candidate in Counseling Psychology at the University of Nebraska

Language brokers are usually bilingual children that serve as interpreters and translators, mostly but not exclusively for their immediate relatives that do not speak the language and that have to interact with various settings, like health care, education, law, and the like. Even though a common practice, language brokering may have important consequences that require careful research.

Free and open to the public. (You can bring your lunch.)

Flyer available (PDF)

Cambio Center, 301 Gentry Hall, MU

For more information, contact Christiane Quinn (QuinnC@missouri.edu, or 573-882-2978).

Tuesday, May 15th
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

An HLAFSA event

Young Bilingual Poets Contest Awards
(Fifth Year)

Poetry Award Ceremony and Reading, with finalists from the fifth bilingual (English and Spanish) poetry contest for Columbia students in 8th to 12th grades.

Free and open to the public.

RagTag Cinema Café— 23 N. 10th St., Columbia

Organized by the Hispanic & Latin American Faculty and Staff Association (HLAFSA); College of Engineering, University of Missouri - Columbia; Columbia Public Schools; and RagTag.

More information: Christiane Quinn, 882-2978, quinnc@missouri.edu

Friday, May 4
Noon - 1 pm


 

A Cambio Center Brown Bag Seminar

"Improving Family Planning Outreach and Services: Lessons Learned"

A presentation by Marjorie Sable, Associate Dean, Research &
Graduate Studies, College of Human Environmental Sciences, and Cambio Center Fellow

This seminar describes barriers and facilitators to family planning access and use.
Findings from qualitative and quantitative studies will be presented, including
the use of the Photovoice technique. Dr. Sable does family planning reserach on Latino families in Missouri.

Free and open to the public. (You can bring your lunch.)

Flyer available (PDF)

Cambio Center, 301 Gentry Hall, MU

For more information, contact Christiane Quinn (QuinnC@missouri.edu, or 573-882-2978).

Wednesday, May 2
Noon - 1 pm


 

A National Association of Hispanic Journalists Brown Bag Discussion

"The Cambio Center and Latinos in Missouri and in the Heartland"

A discussion led by Domingo Martínez, Cambio Center

Join the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and Director of the Cambio Center, Domingo Martinez, for a brown bag discussion. The discussion will be led by Martinez and focus on topics such as the Cambio Center of Columbia and the state of Hispanics today. NAHJ encourages all students to come and participate in our discussion. Simply dress casually, bring something to eat, and show up. We hope to see you there!

Free and open to the public. (You can bring your lunch.)

Tucker Forum, Gannett Hall, MU

For more information, contact David Combs, NAHJ Vice President, (816) 838-9828,
dgc5g8@mizzou.edu

Centro Latino Fundraiser

Gammalicious!

Sigma Lambda Gamma is hosting a fundraiser.  Proceeds will be donated to the Centro Latino.

The Spanish Fly, 808 Cherry St, Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 874-8844
Flyer available.

Organized by MU's Latina-based Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority.

Friday, April 13th
11 AM

Interdisciplinary Plant Group Special Seminar

Ureases are multifunctional defense proteins: biological properties that do not depend on enzyme activity

Dr. Célia R. Carlini Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Porto Alegre, Brazil

Free and open to the public.

Monsanto Auditorium, Life Sciences Center, MU

For more information, contact Joe Polacco (polaccoj@missouri.edu).

Thursday, April 5th,
Noon - 1:30 pm

A Cambio Center Brown Bag Seminar

"Women and Migration in Rural Communities of Mexico"

A presentation by Dr. Emma Zapata Martelo, Professor of Sociology, Colegio de Postgraduados, Texcoco, Mexico.

A member of the Mexican Academy of Sciences, Dr. Zapata has conducted research and written several books on empowerment, micro-financing and group lending, and the livelihoods of rural women in communities affected by out migration. She is currently collaborating with Cambio Center Fellows on the livelihoods of women in sending communities.

Free and open to the public.

Cambio Center, 301 Gentry Hall, MU

For more information, contact Christiane Quinn (QuinnC@missouri.edu, or 573-882-2978).

April 2-4, 2007

Cambio de colores (Change of Colors) 2007 - Latinos in Missouri: Everyone Together - Todos juntos

www.cambiodecolores.org
April 2-4, 2007
Marriott Country Club Plaza
Kansas City, Missouri

Registrations are open for the sixth annual conference on Latino immigration and changing communities in Missouri and the Heartland.

Co-sponsored by UM, UMKC, Alianzas, and MU, managed by the Cambio Center.

More information, including up-to-date program sessions and registration forms, are available at the conference Web site:
www.cambiodecolores.org
(This Web site is also a resource of information regarding the topics of the conference.)

Friday, March 16, 7:30 p.m.

Multicultural Dance Expo

Celebrate music from all over the world! Cuban, Spanish Flamenco, Bolivian, Indian, Mexican, Asian American Association dance team, Argentinean Vocal Performances & much more!

Memorial Union North 1st Floor (By Applause Cafe), MU
Free and open to the public
Free Food and Refreshments

For more information contact ncmhdc@mizzou.edu

Sponsored by Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO), Multicultural Center, Mizzou after Dark

Thursday, March 8 Doors: 7 p.m.

"We Always Swing" Jazz Series

Conrad Herwig & Brian Lynch, with special guest Bobby Watson, present:
“The Latin Side of Miles & ‘Trane”

Grammy-nominated 7-piece ensemble: Conrad Herwig, trombone / co-leader; Latin Jazz Grammy-winner Brian Lynch, trumpet / co-leader; Mario Rivera, baritone saxophone / flute; Bill O'Connell, piano; Ruben Rodriguez, bass; Robby Ameen, drums; Paoli Mejias, percussion; guest: Alto Saxophonist Bobby Watson

Free Master Class at the Blue Note from 4-5:15 p.m., open to all music students and the community as well.

The Blue Note, 17 N 9th. St, Columbia

Supported by the MU Office for International Programs and Strategic Initiatives, and the MU School of Music.

Contact: info@wealwaysswing.org
Info: www.wealwaysswing.org

Saturday, February 24, 8:00 p.m.

The University of Missouri-Columbia School of Music presents:

The MU Chamber Players

Performs under the leadership of Violinist/Conductor Evgueni Ratchev, Professor and Concertmaster at the State University of Londrina in Paraná, Brazil.

Works by Corelli, Bach and Tchaikovsky.

Whitmore Recital Hall, MU

Information at: http://music.missouri.edu/

Saturday, February 24, 5:00 p.m.

The University of Missouri-Columbia School of Music presents:

Trombones de Costa Rica

A reknown quartet performs at MU. Preceded by a 1 p.m. Master Class.

Website: http://www.trombonesdecostarica.com/

Whitmore Recital Hall, MU

Information at: http://music.missouri.edu/

Friday, February 23rd
8 p.m.-Midnight

Brazilian Carnaval

Dance Demonstration - Free Food - Live Music - Costume Contest - Crafts

Free and open to the public.

Stotler Lounge, Memorial Union, MU

Sponsored by LUBRASA (Luso-Brazilian Student Association), Mizzou After Dark, International Programming Committee (IPC), MSA-GPC.

For more information, contact Eliana Jeanetta (JeanettaE@missouri.edu).

Friday, February 23rd
4 p.m.

Department of Romance Languages and Literatures Faculty & Graduate Student Seminar Series

Afrocuban religions: Syncretism or De-Africanization

A presentation by Mamadou Badiane, Assistant Professor, Romance Languages and Literatures
Flyer available (PDF)

113 Arts & Sciences Building, MU
Free and open to the public.

More info: Iván R. Reyna, Assistant Professor of Spanish, 573-882-4565, reynai@missouri.edu.

Friday, February 23rd
Noon - 1 pm


 

A Cambio Center Brown Bag Seminar

"Health Literacy: A Path to Empowerment"

A presentation by Gwen Ratermann, Associate Director of MU’s Center for Health Policy; Cambio Center fellow

Half of the United States population may be at risk of misunderstanding their doctor’s instructions, leading to more medical errors, excess hospitalizations and poor health outcomes due to low health literacy

Free and open to the public.

Flyer available (PDF)

Cambio Center, 301 Gentry Hall, MU

For more information, contact Christiane Quinn (QuinnC@missouri.edu, or 573-882-2978).

Thursday, February 15th, 8:00 p.m

The University of Missouri-Columbia School of Music presents:

The MU Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor: Maestro Evgueni Ratchev, Professor and Concertmaster at the State University of Londrina in Paraná, Brazil.

Works by Rossini, Alan Shulman and Brahms

Jesse Auditorium, MU

Information at: http://music.missouri.edu/

Monday, February 5th
7 p.m.

The University of Missouri-Columbia School of Music presents:

Recital of Brazilian Music for Clarinet and Piano

Jairo Wilkens, clarinet, & Clenice Ortigara, piano.

Whitmore Recital Hall Fine Arts Building (Hitt Street, facing the Memorial Union), MU

Information at: http://music.missouri.edu/