The Ohio State University
CENTER FOR LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
Aerial view of Pailon del Diablo waterfall in Banos, Ecuador

The Virtual Exchange Academy is a six-week training that teaches foundational elements of virtual exchange planning and implementation. Participants get a comprehensive introduction from experts through pre-session reading and coursework, and during live sessions that include presentations, small group activities, and more. After the training, graduates will be prepared to adopt this powerful tool for connection and collaboration.
The 2024 Virtual Exchange Academy will take place once a week from January 31 through March 7, 2024, and will include six live sessions via Zoom. Each two-hour session will occur at one of the following times: Wednesday, 4-6pm U.S. Eastern Time Thursday, 10am-12pm U.S. Eastern Time
Eligibility: Educators and administrators at both the K-12 and higher education levels are welcome to apply.
Applications are due at 4pm U.S. Eastern Time on Friday, October 20, 2023. Questions can be submitted to stevensinitiative@aspeninstitute.org .

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Join us for our third Film Screening!
Hagerty Hall 180
Thu, Sept. 21
6:00-9:00p.m.

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Get ready for a cosmic celebration at the AstroLatinX planetarium show, where the vibrant energy of Hispanic culture meets the wonders of the universe, all narrated with a welcoming Spanish.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, come explore the stars with us in a show that feels like a family gathering.

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Mintzi Auanda Martínez-Rivera

Assistant Professor of English (Folklore) and Latinx Studies

Learn more about Professor Martínez-Rivera's research:

CLAS profile webpage
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Thomas Jones

Portuguese FLAS fellow
Pursuing an MA in Latin American Studies and an MA in Teaching and Learning, Foreign, Second, and Multilingual Language Education.

"I am passionate about the study of Latin American issues within our education systems. Therefore, gaining proficiency in Portuguese will permit me to acquire the necessary cultural understandings to be a capable educator to the Latino population here in the United States."

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Anais Fernandez Castro

Quechua FLAS fellow
Pursuing a Dual Degree in Political Science: Political Analysis and Spanish: Hispanic Linguistics.

"The language (Quechua) holds a lot of familiar meaning to me. It’s a form of reconnecting to my homeland as a Peruvian native."

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Sep 26
6–7:30 p.m.
"Freire’s critical pedagogy and the 21st century education" with Dr. Angela Walesko

This workshop introduces the principles of the Brazilian educator and thinker Paulo Freire applied to the 21st century education and classroom. Its main objective is to discuss and reflect on Freire´s educational legacy, mainly his contemporary philosophy.

Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
5–6:30 p.m.
"What's your Story?: Teaching and Learning across Culture and Content" workshop series

TThis teacher education opportunity aims to promote dialogic linguistic education through exchanges of theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of teaching and learning among participants: undergraduate and graduate students in Languages and Education, and teachers of basic education (K12) from diverse subject areas.

October 7
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Day of the Dead Columbus

Ohio State is once again partnering with the non-profit Latino Arts for Humanity to celebrate Day of the Dead Columbus. This festival is an educational, cultural and family event to remember and celebrate our loved ones who are no longer with us. It is also a great opportunity to engage with and support the local Latinx community.