Student Life Events at St. George
LatinX Marks the Spot: Latin American Student Experiences at U of T
Feb 7, 2024 04:30 PM
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06:00 PM
Registration Deadline: Feb 7, 2024 06:00 PM
Description
Partnership with Department of Spanish & Portuguese, Centre for Caribbean Studies, Innovation Hub and University of Toronto Students' Union. Latin American students attend and discuss issues first highlighted in a project and report collaboration between the Department of Spanish & Portuguese and the Innovation Hub, "X Marks the Spot: Reflecting on the LatinX Student Experience at U of T", including self-identifying as LatinX, finding a cultural community, the role of language in building individual and group identities, and work / class / income. Join the report's Co-authors: Dr. Berenice Villagómez, Undergraduate & Communications and Community Outreach Coordinator, Department of Spanish & Portuguese, and Eva Grace and Ana Rodriguez, U of T alumnae Double Majors in Latin American Studies; and Latin American peers, Mentor Navigators, and club leaders to share perspectives, experiences and support around belonging. This online workshop will include a presentation, breakout rooms and a panel Q&A.
Accessibility Notes:
Language: Conversation will happen in English.
Closed Captioning: Auto-generated captions which can be turned on and off will be utilized in this presentation.
Participation Expectations: Participants will be invited to join in the conversation by unmuting themselves and speaking and/or typing in the chat. All camera use is voluntary.
Privacy: Conversation will not be recorded.
Technology: Online, MS Teams. For more information on how to use MS Teams click here.
For more information please contact Adonica Huggins (pronouns she / her, Black staff), Student Life Coordinator, Academic and Peer Programs at adonica.huggins@utoronto.ca.