Events - Fall 2021
Algeria, The Undiscovered Treasure*
With Dr. Hafidha Ayat, 2019-2021 Fulbright FLTA - Arabic
October 7th, 4:10pm, all-university presentation in English
Join us to get to know more about one of the most underrated and hidden cultural gems in the world “Algeria”. It is a unique entity which is a result of the succession of several human civilizations; the Berber, Roman, Phoenician, Arabic and Islamic, Ottoman, even some mysterious prehistoric civilizations dating back to 30 thousand years.
Mujeres en cómics
With Dr. Conrado Zepeda-Pallares
October 26, 12:30pm, Joann Jundt Lounge, Hemmingson Center
Join the Spanish 301 Advanced Spanish class to see and enjoy students' products. The purpose of this activity is to present comics that address the lives of women (historical or fictional) created by the students. This activity is part of the celebration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities. In class, we are firm believers that art overcomes violence. Even though the comics are made entirely in Spanish, the explanations will be both Spanish and English. Don’t miss it! Contact: zepeda-pallares@gonzaga.edu
Cultural Engagement Scavenger Hunt Bingo*
With Diane Birginal, Senior Lecturer - Spanish
October 27, 4:10pm, hallway in front of College Hall 031
All-university event in English, all are welcome
Explore the world without leaving College Hall! Join us for a scavenger hunt bingo game that will take you to different places as you learn about cultures around the world. Students will work in teams to figure out the clues on their cards. Prizes will be awarded! There will be candy!
Career Ready session - Humanities in Translation: Expressing your Humanities Degree for Job-seeking and Professional Next Steps
With Jonathan Byers, Director of Career Education and Dr. Heather Easterling
October 29, 12-1pm, College Common, 1st floor of Humanities Building. Lunch provided. RSVP easterling@gonzaga.edu for lunch count.
Día de los Muertos activity - Spanish Language Club
With Nate Remcho ('22) and Arturo García
October 28, 5-7pm, hallway in front of College Hall 031
Come help us decorate the traditional Día de los Muertos 'altar', make sugar skulls and Ojo de Dios crafts. All are welcome.
Open House: Major/Minor, Study Abroad, Language Requirement
November 3rd, 4:15pm, Zoom
Study abroad, spring classes, language major or minor, advising, and more! Meet the professors of the department and asked about future classes in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and Tagalog, completing the major/minor, and how to fulfill requirements during study abroad.
Registration required: https://gonzaga.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctf-2rrzkqEtRz2bNt7C41s1L4OGM8p942
Career Ready session - Tips for Effectively Communicating your Professional Skills & Engagement with Recruiters
With Sam Cole of E & J Gallo Winery, lunch provided
November 12, 12-1pm, College Common, 1st floor of Humanities Building. RSVP easterling@gonzaga.edu for lunch count.
The Filipino Identity and the Philippine English*
With Dr. Leo Rayon Jr., 2020-2021 Fulbright FLTA - Tagalog
November 16, 4:10 pm, Center for Global Engagement, 2nd floor
All-university presentation in English, all are welcome
In its nature, Philippine English is a result of the Filipinos’ linguistic curiosity and creativity, making it a legitimate nativized variety of English in the world. This talk outlines how the Filipino identity is shaped by Philippine English and vice-versa. As Philippine English strives on becoming a legitimate variety of English in the arena of World Englishes, this talk will also define the unique features of the Filipino linguistic and cultural identities and how Filipinos, as English-speaking people, develop and demonstrate their perceptions in speaking English as a second language.
*Intercultural Engagement Series events are designed to create a space for dialogue among students across our various language programs around a common theme. The dialogue allows the opportunity for students to develop the ability to demonstrate an insightful and complex understanding of the target language culture(s). See the Gonzaga Bulletin profile on this event by Georgia Cosola.