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CMLL

CMLL Fall Orientation

CMLL faculty, staff, and graduate students took part in the 2018 CMLL Orientation on August 24^th in CMLL Room 105. New CMLL Chair, Dr. Carmen Pereira-Muro welcomed the new and continuing graduate students to the department and to the fall semester. Incoming teaching assistants received information on their roles and responsibilities as TA/GPTI/ITAs, training on Digital Measures with Dr. Jennifer Hughes (Office of Planning & Assessment), information on recognizing and responding to Students of Concern with Dr. M. Gregory & Denise Tijerina (Center for Campus Life) and Graduate Student Code of Conduct with CMLL Associate Chair, Dr. Charles Grair.

National Arts and Humanities Month Celebration

In celebration of National Arts and Humanities month, Texas Tech Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures, Humanities Center, College of Arts & Sciences, and Texas Tech Graduate School invited guests to take part in the conversation about the changing role of the arts and humanities in today's society and on our campus. Dr. Dennis Looney, Director of Programs for the Modern Language Association and Director of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages presented a lecture, "What Makes a Course, a Curriculum, a Program in the Humanities Click? A Conversation with Dennis Looney" on October 8th in the Escondido Theater, TTU Student Union Building. He opened up with despite the fact that enrollments have dropped drastically across the humanities, some programs are thriving. He posed questions such as: What makes a course good, a program strong? What makes a student want to take your course? His presentation examined various examples of curricular innovation that have proved successful across the landscape of higher education with a focus on new models and experimentation in language and humanities departments.

Dr. Dennis Looney Meets with Graduate Students and Faculty in English and CMLL

Dr. Susan Larson organized a talk with Dr. Dennis Looney for graduate students and faculty in the departments of CMLL and English on October 9th to dialogue about the changing role of the Humanities in our society and on our campus. This initiative serves as a way to confront the changes in the nature of the job market in English and foreign languages and to help students and faculty think through short and long term solutions to employment in our uncertain times. Dr. Looney provided resources to students interested in choosing a non-academic setting to explore how one can use the MA and PhD experiences and diplomas. Connected Academics

CMLL International Career Paths Presentation Series

Anthony Latta

CMLL initiated a new lecture series and Q&A this fall featuring people who use their acquired language skills in their career. The inaugural lecture on October 19th featured Anthony Latta, TTU alumni (2002) who graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Russian Language Area Studies. He went on to earn a Master of Art in International Affairs at American University where he was selected as an Alfa Bank Fellow, working with Microsoft Russia. Mr. Latta is completing an MBA from Indiana University while working as a VP at Chemonics International, a global consulting firm (3500 employees) that implements development projects on behalf of USAI, DFID, the Global Fund, and other donors in low and middle income countries. The lecture series is sponsored by the Departments of Political Science and Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures.

CMLL Language and Culture Day

On October 31st, 2018, CMLL hosted 280 high school students and their teachers for Language & Culture Day and Classics Day. Seven local and regional high schools were represented. Visiting students experienced sample university classes, toured the TTU campus, learned about careers they can pursue with a language degree, enjoyed a free lunch, interacted with CMLL faculty and students, and participated in activities and competitions to showcase their knowledge and skills in languages and cultures.

Prizes were won by students from Coronado High School, Lubbock High School, Olton High School, Spur High School, and the Talkington School for Young Women Leaders.

Visiting teachers had the opportunity to network with each other and participate in interactive workshops about new pedagogical approaches in the teaching of languages and cultures.

The Importance of Learning Language & Cultures Featured Twice in DailyToreador

In the November 25, 2018 issue of the DailyToreador, the article, "Tech accommodations integrate international students", Dr. Olga Pahom, instructor of applied linguistics and English as a second language, shared her insights from working with international graduate students in her classes. She stated, "Most of the students I come in contact with through the applied linguistics and ESL courses have pretty good English proficiency...the language barrier is really a lot of time cultural barriers." Differences in culture are barriers Pahom said could prevent some international students from fully participating in class. Disagreeing with a professor for some cultures is defying authority. Pahom concludes, "Language and culture go hand in hand. We have to address both in order to help them be proficient in language." To read the entire article, click here.

On November 28, 2018 an article, "Students benefit from learning second languages" was published in which Dr. Charles Grair, associate chair of CMLL and professor of German was interviewed. Grair emphasized students' choice of language is affected by college requirements, future career or simply personal interest and pointed out the huge need for US speakers of less commonly taught languages like Arabic, Russian, Chinese and Japanese, especially for those interested in government work and foreign service. Regardless of the reason for learning a language, Grair also highlighted the importance of also learning culture associated with the language. CMLL offers 12 languages including the four less commonly taught languages aforementioned. Christopher Vasquez-Wright, director of the Language Learning Lab and Research Center, stated, "When one knows the culture, they can learn to understand the people. Knowing a language is knowing the culture. They're inseparable." Alec Cattell, Assistant Professor of Practice Practice in Humanities and Applied Linguistics, said "learning a second language can provide additional, important skills, which sometimes people overlook...Things like determinations, being able to pay attention to details." To read the entire article click here.

2018 CMLL Holiday Luncheon

What a nice way to end the semester with the traditional CMLL holiday luncheon on December 6, 2018 in the main lobby of the second floor. Faculty, staff and graduate assistants enjoyed good conversations about classes and the event filled semester over a delicious Chinese meal.

Applied Linguistics and ESL

Language and Culture Conversation Groups

Focusing on developing cross cultural communication skills, four Language and Culture Conversations groups were organized weekly from September 4 – November 30 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in CMLL. Conversations conducted in English centered on culture, life in the 21st Century, student support and media and culture and were attended by graduate/undergraduate and domestic/international students and members of the Lubbock Community.

Practice Talks

On October 19^th, CMLL Applied Linguistics held practice talks for MA candidates in the Qualia Room. These talks provided a venue to practice among family before presenting at conferences.

Presenters:

• Nagisa Shimizu, "The Effectiveness of Gesture-enhanced Communicative Task on the Acquisition of Japanese Vocabulary"
• Xiaoyu (Melody) Liu, "Teaching Chinese Tones with Pitch Gestures in a Language Classroom"
• Lorena Fabiana Alarcon, "An Acoustic and Auditory Analysis on Rhotic Assibilation in Northwest Argentina"

Language and Culture Day was an opportunity for the Applied Linguistics program to provide insight into the importance of learning and knowing multiple languages and cultures. Dr. Kristen Michelson presented a sample lecture titled, Fostering Multiliteracies through Global Simulation" to Lubbock area students and teachers and to TTU students.

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Arabic

Arabic Club

Beginning on October 3rd and continuing throughout the semester, the Arabic Club met in the campus B&N Bookstore.

Céfiro Culture Day presents a great platform for the Arabic program to present Arabic culture to Lubbock area students and to TTU students. On October 31^st, visiting students and teachers interested in Arabic discovered the rich culture and traditional foods, including trying on traditional Arab and Moroccan clothing. Rula Al-Hmoud served on a panel to promote the benefits of studying languages emphasizing Arabic.

Middle Eastern Feast

Learners of Arabic of all levels enjoyed a Middle Eastern feast at a local restaurant on November 7, 2018, where a variety of Middle Eastern foods were presented so students could discover the flavors and smells of the Middle East.

Moroccan Tea Day

Students in Arabic 3301 Advanced Arabic Conversation enjoyed sipping on Moroccan mint tea from beautiful Moroccan teapots bringing a nice taste of culture on the last day of the semester.

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ASL

The Silent Raiders kicked off the fall semester at Raider Welcome on August 26th with the College of Arts & Sciences as a way to bring awareness about the club and events. The Silent Raiders held their first fundraiser in conjunction with the first "Silent Dinner" of the fall semester at Raising Cane's on September 13, 2018. Everyone is welcome to attend the events even if you're timid in signing (jotting down conversations on paper works well) but voices should be turned off.

The Silent Raiders laced up their running shoes and ran at Life Run on September 15^th in an effort to help resource support of families with deaf children. Silent Raiders dusted off their fingers on September 20^th for a speed signing event in the TTU SUB Senate Room to expand beyond the classroom and to circulate among members of the community to learn new signs and to practice students' skills. October was a busy month for the Silent Raiders beginning with Disability Awareness Week October 1-5, 2018 during which students participated in Deaf Bingo held in Wall/Gates Residence Hall on October 3rd followed by a visit to the Creative Abilities Art Gallery during the First Friday Art Trail on October 8^th. The first Silent Dinner of the semester took place on October 18^th at Jason's Deli. Next Silent Raiders put on their costumes and opened the trunks of their cars filled with all kinds of treats including carnival games, face-painting supplies and CANDY at the annual Trunk or Treat on October 26^th at Life Run to the Lubbock community for an evening of fun.

"Silent Slam" took place on November 9^th, an event where ASL students and members of the Deaf community engaged and shared in a rich culture of sharing ABC/Number/Hand shape stories, songs, jokes, poems, and more!

On October 7, 2018, as part of Disability Awareness Week at TTU, the Daily Toreador featured ASL and Silent Raiders in an article, "Silent Raiders organization connects with deaf community". Click here to read the article.

The ASL program presented ASL culture to Lubbock area students and to TTU students during Céfiro Cultural Day on October 31^st. Visiting students and teachers interested in ASL visited the ASL table in the basement lobby of the CMLL building where they could try signing with instructors and students.

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Chinese

On September 21^st, Chinese language students (past and current) participated in the Middle Autumn Festival Night hosted by the Association of Chinese Students and Scholars in Lubbock with singing, playing the guitar, dancing and hosting a Chinese talk show.

Middle Autumn Festival is a harvest festival celebrated by Chinese and Vietnamese people on the 15^th day of the 8^th month of the lunar calendar with full moon at night. This festival is the second grandest festival in China after Chinese New Year. It is also known as the Moon Festival which traces back to the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BC). All levels of Chinese language learners celebrated the festival. Students in CHIN 3305 celebrated Chinese Middle Autumn Festival by practicing Chinese calligraphy and painting Middle Autumn Festival themes.

Students in CHIN 2301 created plays related to Chinese Middle Festival themes.

Chinese program coordinator, Dr. Yanlin Wang, baked snow skin moon cakes for the students enrolled in Chinese courses to celebrate the Middle Autumn Festival as family during class on September 24^th. People sacrifice moon cakes to the moon as an offering and eat them for celebration. Moon cakes come in various flavors according to the region and are round, symbolizing the reunion of a family. Today people offer moon cakes to relatives and friends as an expression of their wishes for a long and happy life. Student in CHIN 1501 enjoyed eating moon cakes and giving in-class cultural presentations.

The Association of Chinese Students & Scholars in Lubbock hosted the Chinese Middle-Autumn Festival Gala on September 22 in the Texas Tech Student Union Building. A free Chinese meal and Chinese moon cake was offered to those who came to the Free Speech area at 5 p.m. followed by a show in the Allen Theater.

Beyond the classroom, the Chinese program shared culture and language with Lubbock area students at the Céfiro International Cultural Day on October 31st as well as with the Lubbock community during the Office of International Affairs, Culture Fest on October 13.

2018 Chinese Voice

The Hall of Nations in the International Cultural Center was abuzz with the sights, sounds and smells of China during Chinese Voice. Guests enjoyed sampling Chinese cuisine, teas, snacks, and learning Chinese games, karaoke, calligraphy, and more. A special demonstration of Qipao, a traditional fan, dance enthralled the audience. The event was sponsored by the Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures, the Office of International Affairs and the Texas Tech University K-12 Global Education Outreach.

Céfiro Culture Day provided a enriching opportunity for the Chinese program to present Chinese culture to Lubbock area students during Language & Culture Day and to current TTU students. On October 31^st, curious students tried their hand at calligraphy writing of Chinese characters, learned their Chinese sign while learning about Chinese language classes offered at TTU.

Development of Eight New Courses

Chinese program added 8 new courses in this semester which will help Chinese learners optimize their knowledge structure and expand their horizon. The new courses are CHIN 3301 Chinese Pronunciation: History, Development, and Comparison, CHIN 3311 Business Chinese I, CHIN 3312 Business Chinese II, CHIN 3305 Advance Chinese, CHIN 3305 Chinese Culture, CHIN 4301 Chinese Characters and Calligraphy, CHIN 4306 Chinese Literature and Cinema, and CHIN 4308 Chinese Grammar.

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Classics

2018-2019 Officers of Tech Classic Society:

• President - Chloe Lowetz
• Vice President - Marisa Stephens
• SORC Rep.- Kailin Zavala
• Treasurer/Secretary – Kristen Brooke

AIA Fall Lecture Series

"Taming the Desert: The Brown University Petra Terraces Project" presented by Evan Levin, PhD student, JIAAW, Brown University on September 27, 2018. Co-sponsored by the Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures and the Humanities Center and the College of Arts & Sciences.

"King Richard III: the resolution of a 500 year old cold case", presented by Turi King, Professor of Public Engagement, Reader in Genetics and Archaeology, University of Leicester, Director of the Forensic and Ancient Biomolecules (FAB) Group. AIA Joukowsky Lecture on October 11, 2018. This talk was co-sponsored by CMLL and the College of Arts & Sciences.

Tech Classical Society Fall 2018 Events

Tech Classical Society invited members to a Welcome Back Tea on October 4^th in the CMLL Qualia Room. Among a variety of activities sponsored by Tech Classical Society was "study hall" organized to assist learners of Latin & Greek. Three film screenings with popcorn and candy were held in October and November in the Qualia Room. Students also had the opportunity to hear music in Latin as opposed to Latin music from the Lubbock Chorale who performed psalms and spiritual songs on October 12th in the Texas Tech University Hemmle Recital Hall.

Céfiro Culture Day and Tech Classics Day set the stage for Classicists of world culture to Lubbock area students and to TTU students. This year, the Classics program teamed up with Céfiro to welcome Lubbock area teachers and students of languages other than English for a day of fun and learning at Texas Tech University on October 31st in the Student Union Matador Room. As a day to celebrate the study of languages and cultures and to motivate students to continue language studies post high school, visiting students had the opportunity to attend sample language classes, to meet professors and current students, to participate in fun activities, to tour the campus and to learn about careers with a degree in languages and cultures.

The regional invitational program for high school Latin students from Amarillo to Midland included roughly 140 students who came to Tech to learn about what college language study means. They were introduced to the various languages offered by CMLL and they participated in games and events related to the ancient Roman world. Students interested in the Classics attended a presentation by Dr. Syd Roy entitled, "Pedagogical materials based on the Vindolanda Tablets" in the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center. They were able to tour campus and to attend lectures from several Classics courses. Classics MA student Bret Stine offered a tour of ancient books in the Southwest Collection.

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French

Winners of the 2018 Alexander Essay Scholarship Contest

• Abigail Boudreaux, French major
• Rachel Bleier, French minor

2018 Inductees to Phi Delta Phi

• Morgan Ferrell
• Patricia Gilmer
• Victoria Blackmon
• Maria Chavez
• Yzabel Vazquez
• Anastasia Kenessey
• Laura Leigh Oualline
• Kate Morales
• Noémie Hamaide
• Megan Yandell
• Kailey Corpman
• Abigail Boudreaux

The first fall semester meeting of the French Club took place on September 13^th with a discussion on French cuisine, beverages and how to order them in a restaurant. The weekly meetings continued throughout the semester focusing on a variety of topics. Game night and preparation for finals are among the list of favorites.

French Conversation Slam Poetry Workshop

On October 10^th, students from FREN 3303, French Conversation welcomed nationally renowned slam poet, Regie Cabico, for a poetry workshop. Rethinking how we communicate, finding connections, and rethinking identity were the objectives of the workshop.

French Raiders Discussion Group

The inaugural meeting of French Raiders Discussion for advanced learners of French took place on October 15, 2018. French Raiders is the initiative of two language professors: Carole Edwards, professor of French (Texas Tech University) and Nadine Verschelden, visiting professor of English (Universit2 Paris-X Nanterre, France) who facilitated language exchanges and practice between their respective students. The group is comprised of 39 advanced language students desiring to improve their language skills through weekly discussions on diverse topics.

Céfiro Culture Day is a gateway for the French program to open doors to France and the francophone world with its rich culture to Lubbock area students and to TTU students. This year, the French program welcomed Lubbock area teachers and students of languages other than English for a day of fun and learning at Texas Tech University on October 31st in the basement of the CMLL building. As a day to celebrate the study of languages and cultures and to motivate students to continue language studies post high school, visiting students had the opportunity to attend a sample French language class presentation by Dr. Lucas Wood titled, "The Medieval Werewolf".

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German

The German Club's new T-shirt for 2018-2019.

German learners gathered around the tables in the campus Barnes & Noble bookstore for Kaffeeklatsch weekly throughout the semester for conversation practice. To kick off the fall semester the German Club wandered the streets of downtown Lubbock for the First Friday Art Trail on September 7th and again on October 5th. There's nothing like a fall picnic after months of the summer sun. The Russian Club packed their potluck style picnic and headed to Wagner Park on October 13th.

Club members enjoyed screenings of German films on September 19^th and October 24^th in the CMLL Qualia Room. The annual trip to Slaton to enjoy the Slaton Sausage Festival took place on October 21^st. Winding down the fall semester with a little friendly competitive bowling on November 11^th made for some good fun. On November 28^th the German Club held the annual German Breakfast in the foyer of the CMLL building during which pastries and coffee were for purchase with proceeds going for future German Club events and activities.

Céfiro Culture Day is an opportunity for the German program to present German culture to Lubbock area students and to TTU students. On October 31st, visiting students and teachers interested in German attended a sample German language class presentation by Dr. Belinda Kleinhans titled, "Drawing German History". In addition, the German table offered a splendid look into German Culture.

Weihnachtsfest, a Celebration of German Christmas Traditions

December 6-7, several groups of Lubbock school children came to the International Cultural Center for Weihnachtsfest where they learned about German Christmas traditions through song, film, a puppet show and crafts. Children decorated German paper lanterns and learned the importance of them in German culture. They also beaded pipe cleaners turning them into beautiful snowflakes. Moving to the next room,room children marveled at the beautifully displayed German artifacts and listened to a presentation on German holiday traditions and ended with children's shining stars (small flashlights) dancing on the ceiling as German music played. Next, German Graduate and undergraduate students presented a puppet show of their rendition of "Little Red Riding Hood" which always delights the children. All of the students gathered in the main theater of the ICC to watch a short German cartoon.

On December 7th, the Office of International Affairs opened its doors to the Lubbock community to also enjoy Weihnachtsfest with samplings of German sausages and treats.

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Italian

Ezio Gribaudo Art Exhibit

Photo Left to Right: Julie Barnett and Victoria Surliuga

The Texas Tech University College of Arts & Sciences and the Texas Tech Friends of the Libraries hosted the exhibition 'Ezio Gribaudo: A Lifetime in Art' from September 13 through October 31, 2018 in the Dean's Gallery Space at the Texas Tech University Library. During a reception on September 13, guests viewed a documentary of one of the most significant contemporary Italian artists and his works. The exhibit was curated by Victoria Surliuga, Associate Professor of Italian in the Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures with the idea to curate an exhibit that would feature both original works on paper and painting. To read the featured article in the Daily Toreador, issue September 13, 2018, click here. The exhibit was also featured on Lubbock Trends and Friends September 12th episode; watch here.

Bringing a little taste of Italy to Céfiro Culture Day on October 31^st, Italian pasta, coffee, chocolate, and sweets along with Italian culture, history, and cinema adorned the beautiful Italian table.

Japanese

Native Japanese graduate part-time instructors demonstrated the art of Japanese writing while onlookers were amazed at the ease in which it was done at the Japanese table during Céfiro Culture Day on October 31^st. Students experienced a sampling of Japanese culture beautifully displayed.

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Russian

The Russian Club elected new officers for the Academic Year 2018-2019:

• President, David Paredez
• Vice-President, Brandon Kelly
• Treasurer, Andrew Watters

With the leadership of the new officers and club advisors, Russian Club was active throughout the semester. Movie Night provided insight into Russian culture through film for example, Russian comedy by famous Russian producer L. Gaidai, and a documentary by Warner Herzon about life and survival in the Siberian taiga.

The Russian Club faired the blustery weather to attend the annual fall picnic on October 13^th in Wagner Park where delicious food and Russian games made for a fun time. Everyone enjoyed the game, "What does this word mean?" where groups were given an unusual Russian word and had to present it in a way that everyone understood the meaning of it.

Third year student Jesse Ramirez created and performed a music Rap about the word, security - okhrana in Russian.

You don't get it in OHANA's
Sneak out and it could be your Momma,
To catch your plane,
You go through OKHRANA

As Halloween approached, so did Russian Cultural Day. Students adorned in costume or Russian Club T-shirts gathered in CMLL 103 for a series of talks from the faculty on October 31st. Nicholas Acosta, Instructor of Russian, presented, "Slavic Folklore: Superstitions and the Monsters around Us".
Irina Drigalenko, Instructor of Russian, gave two presentations, "Who Spat in your Bucket? Monsters and Superstitions of the Pagan Slavic World" and "Rites of Transition. Honoring the Dead. Russian Burial Traditions". Anthony Qualin, Associate Professor of Russian, concluded the series with "Magical creatures in Vysotsky's songs".

A stop at the Russian table during Céfiro Culture Day, supplied visitors a glimpse of Russian culture. In addition, visitors joined Russian faculty for a series of talks on Slavic Folklore. Dr. Anthony Qualin presented, "Magical Creatures in Vysotsky's Songs". Nicolas Acosta presented, "Monsters and Superstitions of the Pagan Slavic World" and Irina Drigalenko presented two topics: "the Rites of Transition: Honoring the Dead" and "Burial Traditions". Interested students listed to a sample class presentation by Dr. Qualin, "More than Meddling: Russian in the 21^st Century".

Ushanka Day Declared

On the last day of the semester, first year students of Russian declared Ushanka Day by adorning themselves in their Ushanka on this frosty wintry December 5, 2018. Ushanka is a winter hat Russians wear on cold days.

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Spanish

Dr. Erker Lecture: "Stability in the Speech Community: Why Speaking Spanish in the U.S. Isn't a Zero-sum Game"

Dr. Daniel Erker (Boston University) was invited to present a talk on U.S. Spanish on September 26th entitled, "Stability in the speech community: Why speaking Spanish in the U.S. isn't a zero-sum game". Erker presented linguistics data to demonstrate that two public notions towards Spanish-speaking communities are in fact unfounded: that Spanish-speaking immigrants and their U.S. born children are unwilling, unmotivated, or unable to learn English, and that the regular use of English characteristic of daily life in the U.S. entails attrition and/or failed acquisition of Spanish in the U.S. The presentation provided an example of a linguist using empirical skills to disprove incorrect and harmful perceptions of Spanish speakers in the U.S. and was interest to all scholars interested in the intersection of language and society. Sponsors of the lecture included the Departments of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures, Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work, History and English.

Spanish Club Events

Learners of Spanish had the opportunity to converse in Spanish Monday through Friday weekly during the semester at different times and locations within CMLL. In addition, Mesa De Consulta (General Spanish Help) was held on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons for anyone needing a little extra help.

On October 19^th, the Spanish Club hosted a fundraiser at IHOP to raise funds for club activities.

Bilingual Story Time

The Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures, The Spanish as a Heritage Language Program and the Texas Tech Library organized, Bilingual Story Time at the Texas Tech Library, Croslin South on November 10th for children in the community. Children enjoyed a bilingual reading followed by activities and snacks.

Céfiro Culture Day

Céfiro, the Spanish and Portuguese Graduate Student Organization hosted Culture Day on October 31^st in the CMLL building. Students from area high school students competed in three categories of language study: culture, creative and literature.

After a warm welcome, Associate Chair, Dr. Charles Grair, presented a talk on the benefits of learning a foreign language. Next Dr. Susan Larson presented a sample class lecture, "Adventures in Speaking Spanish in West Texas" followed by Dr. Lucas Wood's lecture, "The Medieval Werewolf". These interesting lectures whet the students' appetites for the next two lectures, "Drawing German History, by Dr. Belinda Kleinhans and, "More than Meddling: Russia in the 21^st Century", by Dr. Anthony Qualin. Céfiro worked diligently to provide an interesting and thought-provoking experience for everyone involved.

Fiesta par los Majors y Minors – A Celebration of Spanish

Spanish majors and minors were invited to a fiesta hosted by the Spanish program on Monday, November 12 in the Qualia Room. Students enjoyed Ballet Folclorico, live Mariachi band, Cumbia lessons and free food! In addition, a variety of campus resources representatives presented information to students.

Graduate Professionalization Workshop

On November 2^nd, the Spanish program hosted a workshop, "How and When to Send Your Research to an Academic Journal" for Spanish graduate students.

Día de los Muertos

A celebration of Día de los Muertos took place in the CMLL Qualia room on November 1, 2018. With altars honoring the dead, pan dulce (sweet bread) and beautiful Spanish music, everyone experienced an authentic cultural Spanish celebration of Día de los Muertos. Students enjoyed Spanish dancing and a play. The event was sponsored by the Department of Classical & Modern Languages and the Spanish Heritage Language Program.

Creative Writing and Poetry Reading for Spanish students and Faculty

The Spanish and Portuguese program held a Creative Writing and Poetry Reading event on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, featuring the poetry of Professor Genaro Pérez, Professor Rossy Evelin Lima, Spanish and Portuguese graduate students, and the undergraduate students from Professor Lima's SPAN 3315, "Oral Expression in Context for Bilingual Students" class. The event was well-attended and showcased a wide variety of styles of poetry and short stories. The event was organized by Professors Rossy Evelin Lima, Alicia Miklos, and Genaro Pérez.

Readers:

• Manuel Higareda
• Michelle Merida
• Luis Ordaz
• Allison Pedroza
• Michelle Rubio
• Rebecca Ruiz
• Cindy Tejada Y.
• Indya Wilson

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