List of Events 2021

Plan de Iguala: Special Collections

August 24, 2021
This Plan de Iguala video was done in collaboration with the Mexican Cultural Institute, Special Collections, and The Catholic University of America History Department. This video contextualizes the Special Collections’ original copy of the Plan de Iguala and how it came to the University was released by the University and the Mexican Cultural Institute.

Latin American Independences: Highlights from the Oliveira Lima Library

Exhibition in the May Gallery
August, 25 - September, 27
This exhibition in the May Gallery was open daily following the Mullen Library schedule. Inspired by the recently developed LibGuide of resources from Special Collections at The Catholic University of America, the exhibition showed items from the Oliveira Lima Library related to the processes of independence of Latin American countries in the 19th Century, including books, prints, manuscripts, and works of art.

Baila con Pasion: Student Organization of Latinos

September 8th from 5-6 pm in Pryz Great Room C 

Brazil Independence Day: ILAIS and the Office of Global Strategies

September 8th at 6 pm at the Residence of the Ambassador
A recital of Brazilian classical music to open the celebrations of the bicentennial of Brazil. The special presence of Associate Director Livia Lopes at the formal invitation of the Ambassador. She attended the solemnity representing Catholic University, Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies, and Office of Global Strategies.

Guatemala Independence Day: Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies and the Office of Global Strategies

September 10th at 5:30 pm at the Museum of the Americas at Organization of American States
A celebration of the country’s bicentennial with an interactive exhibition of murals painted by the famous Guatemalan artist Carlos Mérida. Special presence of Associate Director Livia Lopes at the formal invitation of the Ambassador representing Catholic University, Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies, Latin American Music Center, and Office of Global Strategies. H.E. Ambassador Alfonso Quinõnes is also an advisory board member of the Department of Economics at The Catholic University of America.

Mexican Culture and Independence Day with the Ambassador of Mexico:  Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies and the Office of Global Strategies

September 15th at 6:30 pm at the Mexican Cultural Institute
The special presence of Associate Director Livia Lopes at the formal invitation of the Ambassador representing The Catholic University of America, Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies, and Office of Global Strategies.

Cultural day with the Ambassadors and their Wives at El Cosecha: ILAIS and the Office of Global Strategies

September 16th at 9 am at Union Market
A cultural day at the Latin American Market, El Cosecha, with the special presence of Associate Director Livia Lopes sided by the Ambassadors’ wives. 

Sunday Mass in Spanish: Campus Ministry

Campus ministry is proud to offer Sunday mass in Spanish starting September 19th.

National Migration Week: Center for Cultural Engagement

September 20th to 26th
The Center for Cultural Engagement hosted a series of speaker events addressing issues of immigration that touch upon the lives of Hispanic Americans. 

Cafecito con SOL

September 16th to October 15th
A series of interviews with Latam-related professionals on campus. These included Director Javier Bustamente of the Center for Cultural Engagement, Associate Director Livia Lopes, JD with the Office of Global Strategies, and Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies, among others.

Welcome to 2021-22: Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies, Office of Global Strategies, and Student Organization of Latinos

September 23rd at 4 pm in the Center for Cultural Engagement
A welcome to the new academic year and Latam resources at The Catholic University of America.

Dr. Julia Young at the Mexican Cultural Institute: Department of History

September 25th from 1 - 2:45pm
Dr. Julia Young moderated a speaker event at the Mexican Cultural Institute on Independence in U.S. and Mexican Historical Memory.

Book Launch: “Vozes da Independência”

September 27th at 3PM
“Vozes da Independência” is a selection of political pamphlets from the Oliveira Lima Library collection published by the Brazilian Senate Press. The ceremony was live-streamed on Youtube on the Senate channel. Dr. Nathalia Henrich of the Oliveira Lima Library participated in a discussion panel.

Civility Dialogues: Center for Cultural Engagement

The civility dialogues are an ongoing weekly discussion series focused on Hispanic/Latino History, presence, and heritage. 

Attracting and Retaining More Latinx Researchers in STEM: Provost Aaron Dominguez

October 7th from 11:30 am - 1 pm
Provost Dominguez will be moderating a virtual panel discussion for the National Science Foundation on Attracting and Retaining More Latinx Researchers in STEM. Register here.

Cultural Events of the Month: Center for Cultural Engagement

These events are small gatherings featuring food, music, and arts & crafts representative of Hispanic American cultures. Future events may include movie screenings. 

Hispanic Heritage Film Festival: Families, Friends, and Freedom

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, with the support of Pragda, is sponsoring a Hispanic Heritage Film Festival: Families, Friends, and Freedom. All films are from 6:30-8:00 and will be introduced by the CUA faculty.

• October 6: Niñas Araña (Chile), McM 201
• October 12: Los Lobos (Mexico), Han 108
• October 20: Todos lo Saben (Spain), McM 201
• October 27: La Yuma (Nicaragua), McM 201
• November 3: Estiu 1993 (Cataluña), McM 201

1 Year Celebration and Closure of Hispanic Heritage Month: Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies

May Gallery at Mullen Library 
The Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies, Office of Global Strategies, Oliveira Lima Library, Latin American and Latino Studies, Latin American Music Center, and the Center for Cultural Engagement will come together to close the Hispanic Heritage Month events and celebrate the one year anniversary of the Oliveira Lima Library.

Welcoming the Colombian Student Delegation: Office of Global Strategies, Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies

October 15th at 9 am at the Colombian Embassy 
At the invitation of the Colombian Embassy, the Office of Global Strategies and the Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies will welcome the student delegation from Colombia with the Colombian ambassador. 

Cardinal Weekend: Office of Global Strategies, Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies, Oliveira Lima Library

October 15th at 4:30 pm on the Pryz lawn
The Office of Global Strategies, Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies, and the Oliveira Lima Library will be tabling to promote Office of Global Strategies, Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies Program, and Oliveira Lima Library.

Brazil Consulate Live: Office of Global Strategies, Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies, Oliveira Lima Library

October 28th at 6pm
A virtual event with General Consul Benoni Belli, Livia Lopes & Duilia de Mello.

Campus and Basilica Tour: Office of Global Strategies Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies, Chess Club

October 22nd at 12pm on The Catholic University of America Campus
A special tour for the student delegation from Colombia at the request of the Colombian Embassy followed by a reception with the Colombian Ambassador.