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Quechua Instructor Carlos Molina Featured on Peruvian TV
Carlos Molina, Quechua instructor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, was recently featured on Nuqanchik, a national Quechua-language news program in Peru. In the interview, he discusses the Qinti Project, an initiative that promotes the teaching and learning of Quechua in the U.S., and...
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Krannert Art Museum: Grand Reopening Celebration!
Join us to celebrate the grand reopening of the museum, including premiering new exhibitions—Fragmented Histories: Andean Art Before 1600, created with partners in Peru, and an introduction to New York-based contemporary artist...
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Why were Venezuelan immigrants sent to El Salvador?
On March 15, more than 200 Venezuelan immigrants were accused of engagement in gang activity and deported from the U.S. — not to Venezuela, but to El Salvador, some 1,600 miles away from their home country. Ellen Moodie, an anthropology professor at the...
Latin American & Caribbean Orgs at UIUC
Latino/a, Latin American and Caribbean Organizations at UIUC
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Professor Carlos Carrillo Joins New England Philharmonic as Composer-in-Residence
We are thrilled to announce that Associate Professor of Composition-Theory Carlos Carrillo has been appointed Composer-in-Residence with the New England Philharmonic. This prestigious role...
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63940 - LAST 445 - BQG 63941 / LAST 445 - BQU: Beginning Q'anjob'al I
This introductory course offers a foundation in Q’anjob’al, a Mayan language spoken in Guatemala and southern Mexico. Designed for beginners, the course emphasizes basic vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversational skills. In addition to language learning, students will explore the cultural and historical significance of Q’anjob’al, recognizing its role in preserving Indigenous identity and worldviews. Learning Q’anjob’al is a way to engage with a living language that continues to thrive, fostering deeper respect and connection with Q’anjob’al-speaking communities.Days and location...
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Professor Andrew Suarez Receives 2025 Faculty Leadership Award
Congratulations to Professor Andrew Suarez! We’re excited to share that Professor Andrew Suarez, Acting Head and Professor in the Department of Entomology, has...
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LAST International Program: Field School in Peru 2025
We’re thrilled to share new photos from the LAST 395: Archaeology Field School in Peru, where students are currently conducting hands-on research at the archaeological site of Cerro Blanco, a historic Chancay Administrative Center in central Peru.Led by Professor Kasia...