Ethnic Studies & Latin American Studies

CAS Inquire
CAS Inquire

CAS Inquire: #MeToo in the Renaissance

Many of the narratives surrounding sexual assault, including victim-blaming, erasing the victim’s voice, and the reinforcement of the “heroic” rape narrative, have been present in Western cultural histories for centuries. And yet, as the examples in this presentation will show, 21st-century readers can also gain hope from what it means to read stories of assault from the Renaissance.

More details at: https://cas.unl.edu/cas-inquire-pleasure-and-pain#peterson
 
First Gen Celebration Week
First Gen Celebration Week

National First Gen Celebration Week

Campuses across the country are recognizing National First Generation Week and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is doing so with a week filled with special events, starting with the First Gen Fair on Monday, November 8, at the Nebraska Union Crib.

 
Global Café: Materiality, Social Memory and Identity Politics: Reflections on Maya Identity and Culture Heritage at Copán, Honduras
Global Café: Materiality, Social Memory and Identity Politics: Reflections on Maya Identity and Culture Heritage at Copán, Honduras

Global Café: Materiality, Social Memory and Identity Politics: Reflections on Maya Identity and Culture Heritage at Copán, Honduras

We’re so excited to announce our first Global Café of the year! Please join us for a great talk, and some delicious Central American food. Bring a friend and learn something new.

Wednesday, November 17, 2021
12:00-1:00PM
Oldfather 430G or via Zoom at GO.UNL.EDU/COPAN Continue reading…

More details at: https://events.unl.edu/cas/2021/11/17/
 
GEOG 435: Cultural Survival: Indigenous People's Rights
GEOG 435: Cultural Survival: Indigenous People's Rights

GEOG 435: Cultural Survival: Indigenous People's Rights

Check out this Spring 2022 course!

GEOG 435: Cultural Survival: Indigenous People's Rights with Dr. Husa

Hear from speakers and examine contemporary environmental issues, land acknowledgement, language survival & revival, reclaiming foodways, voting & representation in government, & more. Continue reading…

 

Gain Experience

Academics + ExperienceEach week I will highlight experiences like internships, research, education abroad, leadership and service that you can take part of to further develop your skills and knowledge outside the classroom. Let your curiosity move you! Continue reading…

 
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