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Message from the Chair

A message from Chair and Professor of Spanish Luis Álvarez-Castro.

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Beyond120: Spanish Students Gain Valuable Experience through Diverse Internship Opportunities

This semester, seven dedicated Spanish students completed internships across various organizations, applying their language skills and gaining invaluable experience in different professional fields.

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Students Receive 2023 SPS Awards

Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies 2022-2023 Annual Awards Ceremony - Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 2:00 pm - Friends of Music Room (University Auditorium)

Mary E Ginway: Exploring Latin American Speculative Fiction: A Scholar’s Journey through Symposiums and Presentations

SPS Professor and renowned scholar Mary E. Ginway has been actively contributing to the understanding and appreciation of Latin American science fiction through her participation in various events and symposiums.

Francisco Marcos Marin and Xuhua Lucia Liang stand in front of a brick wall that has a TV display showing a red background with the text, 2019, and Chinese characters displayed in white

A Groundbreaking Bilingual Guide to Spanish Linguistics: Francisco Marcos-Marín and Xuhua Lucía Liang’s Collaboration

Visiting faculty Francisco Marcos-Marín, in collaboration with Xuhua Lucía Liang, has recently published an innovative bilingual guide to Spanish linguistics titled "Teoría y práctica de la lengua española" (Theory and Practice of the Spanish Language).

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SPS Faculty Recognitions

SPS Faculty Receive Prestigious Humanities Scholarship Enhancement Awards. Paola Uparela Receives Award for Outstanding Article on Latin American Studies.

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Empowering Graduate Students: Job Market Workshops Pave the Way for Success

The transition from graduate studies to the professional world can be a challenging and intimidating process for many students. To help ease this journey, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies recently organized a hybrid workshop series aimed at preparing MA and PhD students for the job market.

Maria Victoria Muñoz Awarded Calvin A. Vander Werf and Feministas Unidas Essay Prizes

Maria Victoria (Vicky) Muñoz, a graduate student at our department, has been awarded the prestigious essay prize from the Feministas Unidas Inc. coalition, an allied organization of the Modern Language Association (MLA).

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Column: Combating Injustice through Academia

In light of the recent events in both Florida and our University, it is increasingly important to shed light on the power of literature, research, and academia.

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Professor Shifra Armon: A Farewell to an Influential Educator in Hispanic Studies

As Professor Shifra Armon retires at the end of this academic year, we take a moment to celebrate her distinguished career and the impact she has made in the field of Hispanic studies.

Alumni Spotlight: Chloe Burke

Esteemed alumna Chloe Burke offers inspiration to students and colleagues alike.

Luis Álvarez-Castro

Message from the Chair

A message from Chair and Professor of Spanish Luis Álvarez-Castro.

Gabriela Puscama.

¡Bienvenida Gabriela Puscama!

Meet new faculty member Gabriela Puscama.

Chandler Wiggins

Spain Has Not Always Been Spain

UF in Valencia alumnus Chandler Wiggins explains a vital piece of Spanish history.

Adapt, Learn, and Explore

Current student Jack Lemnus recounts his experiences in the UF Dominican Republic Study Abroad Program.

Spanish in the Community

Discover the experience of learning and adaptation firsthand from six Hispanic immigrants in this video.

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Message from the Chair

SPS Chair Luis Álvarez-Castro introduces the Spring/Summer 2022 newsletter.

Students Receive 2022 SPS Awards

The department's 2021-2022 Awards Ceremony was held Monday, April 25, 2022, at the Keene Faculty Center.

Beyond120 Spanish and Portuguese Internship Programs

During the Spring semester, 11 students enrolled in SPN3943: Internship in Spanish.

Kathy Dwyer-Navajas

Faculty Profile: Kathryn Dwyer-Navajas, the Soul of SPS

In her 23 years as a lecturer, Kathy has contributed significantly to strengthening the Spanish language program.