An International Perspective: CSU alumnus devotes career to law in Latin America
College of Liberal Arts Honor Alumnus Jorge Alers (’82) shares how a political science degree shaped his law career in Latin America.
50 years after the fall of democracy in Chile: Professor of Spanish discusses legacy of the coup
Fifty years ago, General Augusto Pinochet led a violent coup to overthrow Chile’s elected President Salvador Allende, taking Chile into 17 years of military rule. Assistant Professor of Spanish, Carmen Martin Quijada, who studies and examines literature on Dictatorial and Post-Dictatorial Chile, discussed the legacy of the coup.
Thematic Year on democracy, civic engagement kicks off with social event, panel discussion
Colorado State University’s Year of Democracy and Civic Engagement is kicking off its Thematic Year centered on democracy and civic engagement, with two special events on September 14.
Spend Día de los Muertos in Mexico: CSU Todos Santos Spanish immersion program open for registration
Colorado State University Todos Santos and the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures have partnered to create a unique Spanish immersion program offered during the Fall and Spring semesters each year.
How to be a Plural Major, from a Recently Graduated Quadruple Major
When Vincent Michel started out as a history major in 2018, he didn’t expect to be walking across the stage at commencement with four different majors behind him as he did a few weeks ago in Moby Arena. “I’d like to say there was a masterplan for adding all these [majors], but really it all […]
Seeing the Whole Person: How Using Virtual Reality to Learn Spanish Better Meets the Needs of Spanish-Speaking Populations
How do we offer students more real-life experiences to try their language skills? By using virtual reality to put them into linguistic and cultural scenarios.
Q&A with Spring 2023 Commencement student speaker Sam Stoltz
Meet your College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Spring 2023 student commencement speaker Sam Stoltz! Sam is a double major in Political Science (Global Politics concentration) and International Studies (Middle East North Africa concentration), on top of being the president of the Arabic Club in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. Get to know Sam more below before […]
Outstanding Grad: Zoe Meireles
Zoe Meireles is recognized as an outstanding graduate for their ability to bridge the classroom and the “real world”, sharing about how histories of colonialism have impacted their own family.
Outstanding Grad: Abi Tekeste
Abi Tekeste is recognized as an outstanding graduate for her dedication to learning about herself and her community.
Outstanding Grad: Michelle Harcrow
Mickey Harcrow is recognized as an outstanding graduate for her exceptional perseverance, dedication to growth, and admirable positivity.