Our Story: José Luis Sámano & Ema Pérez
José Luis Sámano & Ema Pérez José Luis Sámano was born in Irapuato, Guanajuato on March 26, 1939. He […]
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Latino Roots- Samuel Recinos
My Story: Samuel Recinos Samuel Recinos moved to Springfield, Oregon with his wife and 1-year-old son in 1990. They had
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Faculty Research Presentation: Ilana Umanksy
Dr. Umansky’s research sheds light on the complex educational journeys of transnational students in Mexico, revealing the challenges they face and the systemic hurdles that shape their experiences.
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Faculty Research Presentation: Audrey Lucero, Angel Dorantes, Janette Avelar
A thought-provoking research presentation that sheds light on the experiences of 3rd-12th grade Latinx students within Bethel School District. This research, partially funded by CLLAS, combined quantitative data from 3,000+ student surveys and academic records, as well as qualitative data from focus groups and interviews with students, teachers, and parents.
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Faculty Research Presentation: David Meek
The closure of rural schools in Brazil has been a contentious issue in recent years, with far-reaching consequences for communities and the future of education. Dr. David Meek’s research aims to shed light on the spatial nature of school closures, the factors driving them, and the ways in which local communities are resisting.
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Graduate Research Presentation: Sofia Vicente-Vidal
Sofia Vicente-Vidal, a PhD candidate in anthropology, presented her research on the development of labor tourism and soul searching in Tulum, Mexico. Sofia’s presentation shed light on the contradictions within the spiritual tourism industry in Tulum, highlighting the disparities between the luxury experiences marketed to affluent travelers and the harsh realities faced by local workers.
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