The annual Waggoner Research Colloquium showcases the research of current Latin American Studies faculty from across the university. The theme for this years colloquium will be Visual Cultures of Latin America, and will feature the research of Professors Tamara Falicov (Film), Tony Rosenthal (History), and Steve Goddard (Spencer Art Museum).

A one-man solo show in monologue style with projections and music about how Brian, at 17-years-old, was thrust into the national spotlight after winning a scholarship contest.

Roberta Johnson, Professor Emerita in this Department and a top scholar in 19th & 20th Century Spanish Peninsular Studies will be back at KU on October 24 and 25. Professor Johnson was Chair of this Department in the mid-1990s and later Director of the Hall Center for Humanities. Professor Johnsons books are Carmen Laforet, El ser y la palabra en Gabriel Mir, Crossfire: Philosophy and the Novel in Spain 1900-1930, Las bibliotecas de Azorn, and Gender and Nation in the Spanish Modernist Novel and she is currently completing a book on Spanish Feminist Theory. Her broad interests encompass literature and philosophy and the history of ideas. On October 24 from 3:30-5 she will be the guest of the Hall Center Gender Seminar with a paper on Major Concepts in Spanish Feminist Theory.

Open to faculty, staff, and graduate students. Lunch is provided. RSVP is required a week in advance.

A fun night of Latin music to benefit the Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) scholarship at KU. There will be salsa dance lessons, fun activities and a DJ that will keep you dancing all night. Sponsor(s): Latino Faculty Staff Council, HALO, Graduate Association of Spanish & Portuguese, Educational Opportunity Programs.

Tiffany Creegan Miller will present, Ri akwala nikibixaj kikaslen: (Re)negotiating the Politics of Orality in the Written and Oral Performances of Kaqchikel Childrens Songs.

Centennial Park (Behind Beamer's BBQ)

Reception to follow

Recognition and Awards Ceremony for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies in Portuguese and Spanish

Reception to follow, Wescoe 2650

KU-2bros Fundraiser

Sam Quinones, a journalist and author who has covered the stories of Mexicans on both sides of the border, will discuss migration in this public lecture. Quinones has written two collections of nonfiction stories based on his experiences. He will sign books following the lecture. Sponsored in part by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese.

Open to Graduate Students and Faculty.

Saturday, October 30th at 5PM, KU-2bros sponsors Brazilian Dinner fundraiser at ECM (1204 Oread Avenue) $5 donation supports educational opportunities for kids in Rocinha squatter town in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Sergio Rivero, Ph.D. Candidate in Hispanic and Lusophone Literatures at Harvard screens commercial-length film about war on drugs in Brazil and the ultra-violent Brazilian police squad called BOPE. Food and drinks provided. (Co-sponsored by KU-2bros, Department of Spanish and Portuguese)

Please join the Department of Spanish and Portuguese in welcoming Salvador Oropesa, from Kansas State University. This talk is free and open to the public.

-Co-sponsored by the Latina/o Studies Minor Program, the School of Journalism, the Office of the Provost, the Department of English, and the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. -This is a Hall Center Seminar, and therefore unfortunately not open to undergraduates.

Monday, October 18 at 2 p.m. Panel discussion with Brian Rosenblum, scholarly digital initiatives librarian; Stuart Day, chair of KU's Spanish and Portuguese department; and Marc L. Greenberg, chair of KU's Slavic languages & literatures department. Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit: http://cds.lib.ku.edu/2010/10

Agosin is a Jewish-Latina writer (from Chile) who has published several books of interest to those in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Jewish Studies, Latino/a Studies, and Human Rights work"as well as to creative writers.

Film Screening, Free and Open to the Public; Talk-Back with Writer/Producer Oscar Torres

Formerly the "SWIG," this is one of the department's best get-togethers. Current and former faculty, staff and GTAs are welcome.

Not Open to Undergraduate Students

Bossa Nova and Brazilian Dance Party Featuring recording artists Leala Cyr and Ricardo Vogt (as seen on Jimmy Kimmel and David Letterman) Cielito Lindo's (815 New Hampshire St.) Friday, April 30 10PM-2AM $5 All proceeds go to Two Brothers Foundation educational projects in Rio de Janeiro (www.2bros.org )

Bossa Nova and Brazilian Jazz Concert Featuring recording artists Leala Cyr and Ricardo Vogt (as seen on Jimmy Kimmel and David Letterman) Friday, April 30 3:30-5PM 118 Murphy Hall

Brazilian Guitar Workshop Featuring recording artists Leala Cyr and Ricardo Vogt (as seen on Jimmy Kimmel and David Letterman) Thursday, April 29th 7-9PM Ellsworth Hall Lobby 1734 Engel Rd.

Discussion on documentary film

Juan Carlos Gonzilez Espitia