International Writer Readings - Elena Bossi (Argentina), Peter Kimani (Kenya), and Khaled Khalifa (Syria)

Monday, October 1 at 7:30 pm, Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, Viterbo

Writers will read from their works. Following the reading, the writers will participate in a panel discussion about the values of internationalism. Sponsored by Viterbo Global Education, English Department, World Languages, and the President’s International Initiatives Fund.

For biographies on the authors who will be reading from their works, please visit http://enwikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenya, and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria.

Breakfast with Distinguished Writers-in-Residence

Tuesday, October 2 at 8:00 am, Viterbo Reinhart Center Boardroom

The three international writers - Elena Bossi, Peter Kimani, and Khaled Khalifa - will participate in a breakfast reception in the Viterbo Reinhart Center boardroom. Sponsored by Viterbo Global Education, English Department, World Languages, and the President’s International Initiatives Fund. For questions or breakfast reservations, contact William Stobb at (608) 796-3486 or westobb@viterbo.edu.

Brown Bag Lunch - The Economics of Immigration

Thursday, October 4

Southside Neighborhood Center at 1300 S. 6th St.

Coffee and conversation from 11:30-12:00

Program 12:00-1:00

The fourth and final brown bag lunch organized by the League of Women Voters of the La Crosse area. This session will focus on jobs, and the economic impact of immigrant and migrant labor. Terry Hicks, Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO President will be one of the participants. The plan is to have someone from a business that hires immigrant workers and someone from the Workforce Development Board. Watch for more information regarding this session.

Multiculturalism, Pluralism and Globalization

23rd Annual Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies Conference

October 4 - 5, UWL

http://www.uwlax.edu/ContEd/wipcs/

Spanish mass at Mary Mother of the Church Parish

Sunday, October 7

Mary Mother of the Church is located on Weston Ave., a few blocks off of Losey Ave. in La Crosse. Mass starts at 12:00. If you would like to sing in the choir, arrive at 11:30 to practice. Spanish masses will be held the first Sunday of every month.

"Luminarias"

Monday, October 8 at 6:00 p.m. in Valhalla, Cartwright Center, UWL

Come to watch the film "Luminarias" which focuses on racial stereotypes. A discussion will follow the movie.

Hispanic Heritage Month at Viterbo University

October 10

1:10 PM, MC 437. "El Salvador: Human Rights and The War on Terror" A Lecture by Pedro Juan Hernandez, member of the Association for the Deveploment of El Salvador.

"El Salvador: Human Rights and the War on Terror"

Wednesday, October 10 ay 7 pm in Valhalla, Cartwright Center, UWL

Pedro Juan Hernandez, an economist and leader of the Salvadorian social movement, will discuss the effects of U.S. foreign policy on El Salvador.

Sponsored by the Institute for Latina/o and Latin American Studies and Latin American Student Organization.

The Impact of Immigration Laws on Families and Youth

Tuesday, October 16 at 6 pm in Room 339 of Cartwright Center, UWL

Co-facilitated by Dr. Margarita Olivas and Senator Dan Kapanke. Speakers include:

Janis Hanson, Senior Lecturer, English as a Second Language Institute, UWL

Dr. Jonathan Majak, Program Director, Race and Ethnic Studies, UWL

Dr. Donald Socha, Modern Languages, UWL

Victoria L. Seltun, Attorney

Melanie Benash, Youth Organizer, Voces de la Frontera

Hispanic Heritage Month at Viterbo University

October 16

6:30 PM, RC201. How about High Culture: The Peoples of the Andes and Latin American Civilization. Lecture by Dr. Frank Salomon UW- Madison.

UWL Spanish Club meeting

Tuesday, October 16

7 pm, 208 Graff Main Hall

Questions? Contact uwlspanishclub@hotmail.com

Information about study abroad and Bingo in Spanish.

Hispanic Heritage Month at Viterbo University

October 24

2:10 PM, MC414. Sister Marie Desjarlais will speak on social issues involving immigration in Latin America. MC 414.

UWL Spanish Club meeting

Tuesday, October 30

7 pm, 208 Graff Main Hall

Questions? Contact uwlspanishclub@hotmail.com

Presentation about Mexico and Day of the Dead party.

Spanish Advising Day

Wednesday, October 31

9 am to 2 pm, Port O'Call, Cartwright Center

Find out about course offerings, study abroad, scholarships, and financial aid.

Break out sessions:

9:55-10:50 - 342 Cartwright Center - Careers/Domestic Internships

11:00-11:55 - 340 Cartwright Center - Tutoring Spanish-speaking Adults

11:00-11:55 - 342 Cartwright Center - Human Rights in Guatemala

12:05-1:00 - 340 Cartwright Center - Teacher Education

12:05-1:00 - 342 Cartwright Center - Costa Rica/ Nicaragua Study

1:10-2:00 - 340 Cartwright Center - The Gate Program in Mexico