domingo, 31 de marzo de 2019

conversation about the refugee admission process

Thursday, 4/4
11AM-12PM
Caffee Room, Cohon University Center 2nd floor

Join PACE and ISAC (Immigration Services and Connections) for a conversation about the refugee admission process, the immigration landscape in Pittsburgh and challenges and misconceptions around the refugee crisis. Pizza will be served. Please contact Katherine at kck1@andrew.cmu.edu with questions.

RSVP at tinyurl.com/refugeelunch

martes, 26 de marzo de 2019

CLAS@Pitt--INVITE: 23rd Latin American Social and Public Policy Conference--March 29-30, 2019

The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) cordially invites you to the 23^rd Latin American Social and Public Policy Conference to be held on March 29 and 30, 2019.

For program information, visit: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/laspp (scroll down to see full program) or see attached document!

NOTE: Please be aware that some of the room locations might change—double check the program the day of the event!

March 29—University Club

March 30—Cathedral of Learning

For more questions or comments, please email: lavst12@pitt.edu

Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS)

University Center for International Studies (UCIS)

University of Pittsburgh

4200 Wesley W. Posvar Hall

Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Office: 412-648-7391

clas@pitt.edu

www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas

Mexican film featured (premiering) at CMU film festival

https://www.cmu.edu/faces/2019/thechambermaid.html

THE CHAMBERMAID (La camarista)

Directed by Lila Avilés
Mexico | 2018 | 102 min

EVENT INFORMATION

PITTSBURGH PREMIERE!

Friday, April 5, 2019
7:00pm @ McConomy Auditorium, CMU

Buy tickets here!

EVENT INCLUDES:

Q&A
Food Reception catered by Bull River Taco Co.

CO-SPONSORED BY: Pitt's Global Studies Center & CMU's Humanities Scholars Program

ABOUT THE FILM

"The Chambermaid is a genuine approach to the experience of a woman whose destiny is tied to laying an opulent bed, but never being able to rest in it."
– Jorge Negrete, Butaca Ancha

Director Lila Avilés's compelling debut follows Eve, who works long hours as a maid at a luxurious hotel in Mexico City. A young, single mother who travels far to get to her place of work, Eve has aspirations for the future and hopes that her diligence will get her a coveted spot as the cleaner on an executive floor. She enrolls in the hotel's adult education program in her quest for a better life, but quickly discovers that it's not necessarily the most hard-working who get noticed for advancement. Employing striking documentary-style cinematography, coupled with a meditative tone and intimate direction, THE CHAMBERMAID takes us through Eve's daily routine and path to self discovery, which humbly reflects the everyday struggles of laborers in Mexico City.

Watch the trailer here.

AWARDS:

Nominee, AFI Fest, 2018, New Auteurs Audience Award
Marrakech International Film Festival, 2018, Prix du Jury
Morelia International Film Festival, 2018, Best Mexican Feature Film
Palm Springs International Film Festival, 2019, Cine Latino Award
Nominee, San Sebastián International Film Festival, 2018, New Directors Award

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Born in Mexico, Lila Avilés began her career as a theater actress before moving into directing. Her work as a director includes "Microdermoabrasión" (National Theater Award), "Antígona," and "The Chambermaid," which would become the inspiration for her first feature film. She has also directed the operas "Cossi Fan Tutte" and "Alcina" by Mozart and Handel respectively. THE CHAMBERMAID (2018) made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

lunes, 25 de marzo de 2019

Haciendo Enlaces: Making connections with the CMU Spanish-speaking community!

Friday, April 12th, 3:30-4:30pm in the West Wing Rec Lounge

"Haciendo Enlaces" es una actividad de inmersión en español para hacer conexiones entre los miembros de la comunidad CMU que habla el español. La iniciativa está abierta a hablantes nativos y personas en el proceso de aprendizaje a niveles intermedio y más avanzado, incluyendo a estudiantes, la docencia y los empleados de la universidad. Quisiéramos invitarles a participar en una recepción con actividades y conversación en español. El evento está abierto a los estudiantes actuales, la docencia, los empleados de la universidad, los egresados y las familias visitando a la universidad ¡para hacer más enlaces! | "Haciendo Enlaces" is a Spanish immersion program promoting connections between members of the Spanish-speaking CMU community. The initiative is open to native speakers and learners at the intermediate level or beyond, including students, faculty, and staff. We would like to invite you to participate in a reception with activities and conversation in Spanish.

The event is open to current students, faculty, staff, alumni and visiting families to promote more connections!

Ivan E. Cao-Berg

Senior Research Programmer

Computational Biology Department

School of Computer Science

Carnegie Mellon University

domingo, 24 de marzo de 2019

Haciendo Enlaces Carnival Reception

Haciendo Enlaces: Making connections with the CMU spanish-speaking community!

Friday, April 12^th, 3:30-4:30pm in the West Wing Rec Lounge

"Haciendo Enlaces" is a Spanish immersion program promoting connections between members of the Spanish-speaking CMU community. The initiative is open to native speakers and learners at the intermediate level or beyond, including students, faculty, and staff. We would like to invite you to participate in a reception with activities and conversation in Spanish. The event is open to current students, faculty, staff, alumni and visiting families to promote more connections!

Michelle Mirabella

Coordinator of Residential Education | International and Exchange Student Experience

Housefellow | Welch, Henderson, Boss, and McGill Houses

Carnegie Mellon University | Student Life Suite, 1060 Morewood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

Se habla español/Spanish spoken

Pronouns: she/her/hers

jueves, 21 de marzo de 2019

[EVENTS IN PITT] Casa San Jose - This Home Resists

CALL TO ACTION: We are launching a door knocking campaign in Beechview and East Liberty next month. This campaign will go door to door in these neighborhoods educating residents on how to safely respond to ICE, and how to support your immigrant neighbors when ICE comes.

We need 100 canvassers -- please register to get trained here: bit.ly/CasaKnocks

It's important that we always find ways to protect and defend one another.

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Estamos lanzando una campaña para tocar a las puertas en Beechview y East Liberty en Marzo. Esta campaña irá de puerta en puerta educando a los residentes sobre cómo responder de manera segura a inmigración y cómo apoyar a sus vecinos inmigrantes cuando llegue inmigración.

Necesitamos 100 voluntarios. Regístrese para entrenar aquí: bit.ly/CasaKnocks

Es importante que siempre encontremos formas de protegernos y defendernos como una comunidad unida.

Global Migration & Labor Activism March 26 4-6pm 3911 Posvar

Gender, Sexuality, & Women's Studies Program

University of Pittsburgh

401 Cathedral of Learning

www.gsws.pitt.edu

martes, 19 de marzo de 2019

[LATINO COMMUNITY CENTER] Salsa Night

lunes, 18 de marzo de 2019

Wednesday 3/20, CIRP Policy Forum: Former President of Bolivia Jorge Quiroga

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Just a reminder that our CIRP Policy Forum with former President of Bolivia Jorge Quiroga is this Wednesday, March 20, from 4:45p.m. to 6:00p.m. in Simmons A, Tepper Quad. He will be speaking about China, Venezuela, Corruption, and its Effects on Bolivia and Latin America. Learn more.

We hope you are able to join us!

Bolivian democratic norms and institutions have experienced a systematic erosion in the last years. In October, President Evo Morales will run for office for the fourth time, in blatant contradiction of the constitution he helped to create. How can we understand this democratic decay? According to former Bolivian President Jorge Quiroga, three international processes are part of the explanation: Chinese economic involvement, Venezuelan political interference, and institutional corruption. Bolivia -and other countries in the region- have been at the crossroads of these tendencies, enjoying a boom in exports, following the Venezuelan authoritarian model with indefinite re-elections and mired in corruption scandals. Jorge Quiroga will give an overview of these three tendencies and what is in store in the years ahead.

[EVENTS AT CMU] La Borinqueña: Decolonizing Puerto Rico

CAS Speaker's Series Presents

Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 // 4:30 PM // CFA 303

La Borinqueña is an original character and patriotic symbol presented in a classic superhero story created and written by graphic novelist Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez. Her powers are drawn from history and mysticism found on the island of Puerto Rico. The fictional character, Marisol Rios De La Luz, is a Columbia University Earth and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate student living with her parents in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She takes a semester of study abroad in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico. There she explores the caves of Puerto Rico and finds five similar sized crystals. Atabex, the Taino mother goddess, appears before Marisol once the crystals are united and summons her sons Yúcahu, spirt of the seas and mountains and Juracan, spirit of the hurricanes. They give Marisol superhuman strength, the power of flight, and control of the storms.

Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez is a graphic novelist most notably recognized as the writer and creator of the critically acclaimed and bestselling superhero series La Borinqueña. In addition, he is celebrated for his philanthropic efforts via the benefit anthology Ricanstruction: Reminiscing & Rebuilding Puerto Rico featuring La Borinqueña teaming up with Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman and other DC Comics heroes. He self-published this anthology under his own studio Somos Arte and to date Edgardo has raised close to a quarter of a million dollars for grassroots organizations in Puerto Rico via the La Borinqueña Grants Program. As the Creative Director and owner of Somos Arte, a Brooklyn-based creative services studio he has worked with such notable clients as Atlantic Records, Columbia University, and Marvel. In addition, Edgardo is a curator of art exhibitions having already produced three original Marvel comic book art exhibitions and his very own La Borinqueña for the Smithsonian Museum.

Edgardo continues to be recognized widely for his work on NBC, CNN, The New York Times, Washington Post, NPR and numerous other media outlets for having already produced in addition to his own series La Borinqueña, graphic novels under the Darryl Makes Comics imprint which he co-owns with Darryl DMC McDaniels (from RUN DMC), and the comic book series Freak written by Emmy and Tony award winning writer John Leguizamo. He has also written for Marvel Comics critically acclaimed anthology, Guardians of the Galaxy: Tales of the Cosmos.

As part of his national tour he continues to speak on such topics as diversity in comic books and current socio-political issues related to Puerto Rico. The Smithsonian, The American Museum of Natural History, Columbia University, Princeton University, Colgate University, Contemporary Art Center of New Orleans, New York Comic Con, Rhode Island School of Design, Viacom, Hasbro and many other institutions, libraries and events invite him to deliver keynote presentations and talks to audiences that range from elementary school children to graduate students.

For more information please visit www.la-borinquena.com and www.somosarte.com and follow Edgardo on social media on Twitter @MrEdgardoNYC and Instagram/Facebook @LaBorinquenaComics

Co-sponsored by: Department of Modern Languages

Haciendo Enlaces HOY Lunes a las 6pm

Esperamos que hayan tenido un maravilloso receso de primavera y que todos estén volviendo a el flujo normal de clases.

Les dejo un recordatorio de que tendremos una sección de Haciendo Enlaces HOY a las 6pm en el West Wing Rec Lounge. Estaremos llevando acabo una session de Tabu para expandir nuestro vocabulario, divertirnos un poco y crear conexiones. Tendremos algo de picar y hablaremos de nuestros planes para el semestre.

Vengan emocionados e inviten a sus amigos. Los esperamos.

Cordialmente,

Frank Andújar Lugo y Michelle Mirabella

jueves, 14 de marzo de 2019

Upcoming Comics Events

Next Thursday 3/21:

Local Artist Salon - In Conversation with Graciela Sarabia

6:00-8:00 PM at BOOM Concepts

https://www.facebook.com/events/568338816968738/

Come on down to the BOOM Concepts to catch cartoonist, comics maker, and film lover, Graciela Sarabia. We'll talk about the passions that drive her to do what she does, show some movies and animations, and look at some art.

4/3:

La Borinqueña: Decolonizing Puerto Rico via Comic Books with Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez

Wednesday, April 3, 4:30 PM in Room 303 CFA

https://www.cmu.edu/cas/events/2018-19/spring/la-borinquena.html

La Borinqueña: Decolonizing Puerto Rico via Comic Books - Center for the Arts in Society - Carnegie Mellon University

www.cmu.edu

CAS Speaker's Series Presents

La Borinqueña is an original character and patriotic symbol presented in a classic superhero story created and written by graphic novelist Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez. Her powers are drawn from history and mysticism found on the island of Puerto Rico. The fictional character, Marisol Rios De La Luz, is a Columbia University Earth and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate student living with her parents in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She takes a semester of study abroad in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico. There she explores the caves of Puerto Rico and finds five similar sized crystals. Atabex, the Taino mother goddess, appears before Marisol once the crystals are united and summons her sons Yúcahu, spirt of the seas and mountains and Juracan, spirit of the hurricanes. They give Marisol superhuman strength, the power of flight, and control of the storms.

Hope to draw and chat with you sometime soon!

Juan Jose Fernandez

https://juanjosefernandez.com/

Poetics in Diversity e-vite March 18-23 2019

miércoles, 13 de marzo de 2019

[CSDI] Eduardo Chavez, grandson of Cesar Chavez, will be on campus Monday, March 25!

Registration is strongly encouraged: https://bit.ly/2NQLqcw. Individuals can also register from the pdf.

Ivan E. Cao-Berg

Senior Research Programmer

Computational Biology Department

School of Computer Science

Carnegie Mellon University

martes, 12 de marzo de 2019

March 19th: Panel Discussion

Free Tickets at https://thebutterflies.eventbrite.ca

Humanities Center, Cultural Studies, Film and Media Studies, Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Center for African American Poetry and Poetics, Jewish Studies and Religious Studies

Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences

University of Pittsburgh

humctr@pitt.edu

412-624-8519

4200 Fifth Ave

Cathedral of Learning

You're Invited: Eduardo Chavez, grandson of Cesar Chavez, will be on campus Monday, March 25!

A collaborative event with the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion and Heinz College on Monday, March 25^th with Eduardo Chavez, grandson of activist Cesar Chavez. There will be a moderated lunch talk at noon and the showing of Eduardo’s documentary, Hailing Cesar, later the same day from 4:30-6p. Please share this flyer and information with all you think may be interested.

Registration is strongly encouraged: https://bit.ly/2NQLqcw. Individuals can also register from the pdf.

Best,

Bianca DeJesus| Associate Director for Student Outreach and Support
Carnegie Mellon University | Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Lower Level, Cohon Center|Pittsburgh, PA 15213|p: 412.268.1631|f: 412.268.1527
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.”- Robin Williams

viernes, 8 de marzo de 2019

You're Invited: Eduardo Chavez, grandson of Cesar Chavez, will be on campus Monday, March 25!

Hello all,

Please see the flyer below (and pdf version) for a collaborative event with the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion and Heinz College on Monday, March 25^th with Eduardo Chavez, grandson of activist Cesar Chavez. There will be a moderated lunch talk at noon and the showing of Eduardo's documentary, Hailing Cesar, later the same day from 4:30-6p. Please share this flyer and information with all you think may be interested.

Registration is strongly encouraged: https://bit.ly/2NQLqcw. Individuals can also register from the pdf.

Best,

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"No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world."- Robin Williams

A Special Ticket Price For YOU! From: Prime Stage & PMAHCC

March 8 �C 17, 2019

"Julia Alvarez' novel is as lovely as a butterfly at rest, and as moving as one in flight." ~ Burlington Free Press. Experience the spirit, passions and courageous acts of the Mirabal sisters - "The Butterflies" - as they inspired a fight for freedom in the Dominican Republic. Their legacy led to the UN creating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Featuring Victor M. Aponte, Enrique Bazán, Susana Garcia-Barragan, Lydia Gibson, Evelyn Hernandez, Krystal Rivera, Frances Tirado, and Vanessa Vivas

A play by Caridad Svich
Based on the novel by Julia Alvarez
Directed by Ricardo Vila-Roger

Presented with the NEA Big Read, which is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

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Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant Street, Suite 4300 ● Pittsburgh PA 15219 U.S.A.

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Mingle with World-Renowned Latinx Artists (for FREE!) and Add to Your Art Collection

PMAHCC March Event

We hope that you will join us to experience art, culture and

meet the masterminds behind the canvass at the:

This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to mingle with internationally-renowned artists and have the opportunity to add outstanding works of art to your collection.

**If you are interested in a private pre-screening the artwork for purchasing purposes please email MelanieMarie@pmahcc.org**

José Villa Soberón is the sculptor of Cuba's famed sculpture of the former Beatles member John Lennon. Read more about this famous piece:

"It's no surprise that the music of John Lennon and the Beatles was banned from Communist Cuba in the 1960s and 70s. Cuban authorities considered the music "ideological diversionism," and decadent American influence during a time of Revolution.

Young Cubans intrigued by the cultural revolution happening in the US and Europe could sense what they were being denied access, but could get only a small taste of the 60s by quietly listening to smuggled Beatles tapes in dark rooms.

20 years after John Lennon's death, Castro made a complete 180; no longer was his music banned, instead Lennon was to be celebrated as a hero. Castro unveiled a shiny new bronze statue of Lennon in the new John Lennon Park, screened a documentary on Lennon shot by his personal cinematographer, and organized a Lennon tribute concert in 2000.

The reason for honoring this musical icon? "I share his dreams completely. I too am a dreamer who has seen his dreams turn into reality." Lennon was also harassed by the US government in the later years of his life, and Cuba considers him a rebel and a victim; a kindred spirit to Cuba's relationship with the US.

While the glasses have been stolen and vandalized off his face, a security guard at the park who sometimes sits on the bench with Lennon will reportedly put the glasses on the statue if you ask him."

Article Source: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/john-lennon-statue

Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant Street, Suite 4300 ● Pittsburgh PA 15219 U.S.A.

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miércoles, 6 de marzo de 2019

We Need To Talk About Puerto Rico

by CMU in Puerto Rico

Description

Juan Agustín Márquez is a 4x Emmy award-winning Puerto Rican filmmaker and TEDx Speaker. Drawing on excerpts from his film, The Last Colony, he will present his take on the impact of the Puerto Rican status question on the island's recovery from Hurricane Maria and ability to prepare for future disasters. He'll also talk about the importance of having diverse voices in the media and how he got his start making documentaries.

Learn more about the filmmaker at http://juan.mixform.com/about