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Monday, December 3rd
4 - 5:30 p.m.
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Chancellor’s Global Issues Forum
Difficult Dialogues in the Immigration Debate
Panelists: Abdullahi Ibrahim, MU Associate Professor of History; Kris W. Kobach, Daniel L. Brenner/ UMKC Scholar and Professor of Law; Rigel C. Oliveri, MU Associate Professor of Law
Chancellor Brady J. Deaton will moderate an interactive forum on immigration
issues. Immigration is often a media hot button and a major focus in political debates. In
addition to immigration across the U.S.-Mexican border, controversial issues have been raised
about homeland security and the threat of terrorism. Higher education institutions face threats to academic freedom when foreign scholars encounter problems obtaining visas to enter the U.S.
Flyer available.
Free and open to the public.
Ellis Auditorium, MU Campus (West side of Ellis Library, entrance by 9th St.)
Sponsored by the Chancellor’s Office and the MU Difficult Dialogues
Program
Contact Information: Noor Azizan-Gardner, (573) 882-6282, Azizan-GardnerN@missouri.edu |
Thursday, December 6th
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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 A HLAFSA event supported by the Cambio Center
Latin American Students Stop Day Celebration
All Latin American Mizzou students are invited to get together and know each other, and faculty and staff as well. HLAFSA is providing free pizza and refreshments.
Flyer available.
Free and open to MU students, faculty and staff.
Cambio Center, 301 Gentry Hall, MU
For more information, contact Christiane Quinn (QuinnC@missouri.edu, or 573-882-2978). |
Friday, December 7th
6-10 p.m.
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HLAFSA General Meeting and Election of Officers -
Holiday Dinner
This is the annual meeting of the Hispanic & Latin American Faculty & Staff Association (HLAFSA) of the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Everyone is welcome!
More information forthcoming.
HLAFSA will provide drinks and music. You just need to bring a dish (or snacks) to share.
Arvarh E. Strickland Room - S203 Memorial Union
For more information call Christiane Quinn: 882-2978; quinnc@missouri.edu. |
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April 7-9, 2008
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Save the date!
Cambio de colores (Change of Colors) 2008
Latinos in Missouri: Uniting Cultures - Uniendo culturas
www.cambiodecolores.org
April 7-9, 2008
Stoney Creek Inn
Columbia, Missouri
Co-sponsored by UM, Alianzas, and MU, managed by the Cambio Center.
More information will be available at the conference Web site:
www.cambiodecolores.org
(This Web site is also a resource of information regarding the topics of the conference.) |
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Wednesday, November 14th
3-5 pm
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Lecture and Reception to Celebrate Two New Books:
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Donato Ndongo-Bidyogo newest novel: El Metro
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Donato Ndongo-Bidyogo novel: Shadows of Your Black Memory, first publication of his work in English (translation by MU's Michael Ugarte).
Lecture: "The Shadows of History and the Amorphous Globality: Migrants
from the South"
Benita Sampedro, Hofstra University
Lecture at 3 p.m., followed by a reception at 4 p.m.
Donato Ndongo-Bidyogo is an internationally acclaimed Equatorial Guinean
novelist, historian, journalist and critic. He currently holds the position of
Writer in Residence in the Department of Romance Languages and
Literature’s Afro-Romance Institute
Flyer available (PDF).
Free and open to the public.
Large Room of the Black Culture Center, MU (813 Virginia Ave.)
Books will be made available for purchase
Sponsored by MU's Department of Romance Languages and Literatures,
Afro Romance Institute, Chancellors Diversity Initiative, and Lectures
Committee.
More information from: ugartem@missouri.edu
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Wednesday, November 14th
Noon - 1 pm
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A Cambio Center Brown Bag Talk
"Vernacular and Dominant Literacies in the Latino Community"
A presentation by Denice Atkins, MU School of Information Science & Learning Technologies (SISLT), Cambio Center fellow.
Literacy is not only a functional skill but a social practice, and that practice is used to communicate within and between cultures. This ethnographic observation of literacy practices finds three primary literacy motivations in the Latino Community: 1) Economic Support, 2) Defining Identity, and 3) Defining Community
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). |
Friday, November 9th
7:30 PM
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Special Lecture
"Healing Communities Torn by Racism and Violence"
A lecture by 1992 Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Rigoberta Menchú (Tum) of Guatemala
Rigoberta Menchú won the Nobel Prize for her work in Guatemala to combat racism and violence from the 1980’s to the present day. As a Spanish speaker who has lived in exile in Mexico over the years, she offers a unique cross-cultural perspective. She is the only indigenous person to ever run for President of Guatemala, one of only 10 female Nobelists, and the only indigenous Nobel Peace Laureate is worthy of recognition.
Brochure available (PDF).
Free and open to the public.
Memorial Union Mark Twain Ballroom (N201-N202), MU
Organized by MU Peace Studies and William Woods University
Sponsored by William Woods University, MU Peace Studies, MU Centers for the Arts & Humanities, MU
English Department, Women’s & Gender Studies Dept., the Center for Religion & the Professions, the Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office, Cambio Center at MU, MU Multi-cultural Certificate Program, Provost’s Lectures Committee, MU's Hispanic & Latin American Faculty and Staff Association (HLAFSA), and Dr. DeSpain’s
Skintuition Medical Spa. |
Thursday, October 25th
Noon - 1 pm
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A Cambio Center Brown Bag Talk
"The Cambio Center and Border Immigration in the Cono Sur: A Progress Report "
A presentation and dialogue by Domingo Martínez, Cambio Center Coordinator, about developing a network of researchers and stakeholders in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile.
Border immigration is and has always been a world-wide phenomenon. Countries in South America send and receive many immigrants among them. There are similarities and differences with the situation in the United States and 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). |
Saturday, October 20th
4 PM - Midnight
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Centro Latino presents at MU:
A Fall Celebration / Día de los muertos
A cultural celebration of fall with a movie, DJ music, dancing, games and free food. Costume contest.
Everybody is welcome. Costumes are optional.
4:00 p.m. The movie “Letters from the Other Side” will be showed.
Flyer available
Stotler Lounge, Memorial Union (main floor), MU (Hitt Street)
Free and open to the public. Families are welcome.
(Donations of $5 for the Centro Latino's After-School program will be accepted.)
Organized by the Centro Latino, Columbia.
Sponsored by HLAFSA
Contact: Centro Latino - (573) 449-9442 |
Friday, October 5th
3:30 pm
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Department of Human Development and Family Studies
3rd Annual Diversity Lecture
"Welcoming Latino Newcomers to the US: Social and
Economic Considerations"
Dr. Miguel Carranza, Professor of Sociology and Ethnic Studies at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.
Free and open to the public.
Flyer available (PDF)
Jesse Wrench Auditorium (south wing of the Memorial Union), MU
Co-sponsored by the Cambio Center. |
Thursday, October 4th
12:30 PM
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An HLAFSA Hispanic Heritage Month activity
"Black Women, Racism and
Miscegenation
in Brazil"
An informal talk by Monica Conrado, Visiting Professor of Sociology from Brazil.
Free and open to the public.
MPR– room 116, Black Culture Center
Flyer available.
Sponsored by HLAFSA and Partners of the Americas.
More information: Renée Díaz-Madrid, (573) 884-3240.
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Wednesday, September 19th
Noon - 1 pm
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A Cambio Center Brown Bag Talk
"Alianzas: Facilitating Partnerships with Hispanic/Latino Communities in Missouri"
A presentation by Christina Vasquez Case, Ph.D., Cambio Center fellow; Director of Alianzas, a program of University of Missouri Extension and the University of Missouri-Kansas City Institute for Human Development.
She will discuss the development and structure of Alianzas, its current statewide programs, and challenges and strategies that have been identified along the way. Also, learn how you can support outreach efforts to Hispanic/Latino residents and why it is important to do so.
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).
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Sunday September 9th
1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
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An HLAFSA Hispanic Heritage Month activity
Hispanic Heritage Month Picnic
The Hispanic & Latin American Faculty and Staff Association of the University of Missouri-Columbia (HLAFSA) is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and welcoming new MU Faculty & Staff!
HLAFSA will provide the main dish and drinks. If you can, please bring a side dish.
Free and Open to staff, faculty, students and the community. All are invited.
Hulen Lake Shelter house
Flyer and map available here.
Sponsored by HLAFSA.
More information: Ruth Walters, 474-7244 (waltersrd@missouri.edu).
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Saturday, August 18th
9 AM - 4 PM
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MU's Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO) presents:
Second Fall Latino Student Orientation
An event to welcome the new Mizzou Latino/Hispanic students.
More information coming soon!
Contact: Becky Christ
Student Coordinator of the 2nd Annual Latino Student Orientation
H.A.L.O. Historian
rcc7t8@mizzou.edu |
Thursday, June 28
Noon - 1 pm
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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).
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Tuesday, May 15th
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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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
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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).
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Wednesday, May 2
Noon - 1 pm
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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
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Friday, April 13th
9 PM - 1 AM
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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
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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
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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).
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April 2-4, 2007
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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.
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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.
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"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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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).
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Thursday, February 15th, 8:00 p.m
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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.
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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/ |
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