¡Bienvenidos al semestre de Primavera 2025!
(Welcome to the Spring 2025 semester!)
New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education
Congratulations to Dr. Germán Zárate Sández and his team of graduate students (pictured from left to right: Sandra Olletey, Andrés Beltrán Gabrie, Alex Agbabian and Dr. Zárate-Sández) on their work to close equity gaps in learning Spanish. The project, funded by the Modern Language Association (MLA) Pathways Step Grant, supports a year-long research intended to increase a wider, more inclusive representation in Spanish education. Read more about the project here.
UPCOMING Events
Millie Boutwell, "Tagging Culture: The Art of Graffiti & My Study Abroad Experience in Ecuador"
Rescheduled for Wed., February 26, 3 p.m., 3025 Brown Hall
Student of Spanish, participant in the Quito study abroad program, and Gilman Scholarship winner, Millie Boutwell will speak about her life in Quito in Summer I, 2024 and how that experience opened her eyes to the graffiti culture. Apetizers and refreshements after the talk. Millie Boutwell talk flyer (rescheduled due to inclement weather. Stay tuned for new date!) |
We are thrilled to continue helping you to improve your competency in the Spanish language and the Hispanic cultures.
Check our "Events" page for the new schedules for the Mesa española (Spanish Conversation Table), the Tutorías (free tutoring sessions), and other cultural enrichment activities, such as the Cine en español (Hispanic Film evenings), the Club de español, and guest lectures on captivating topics.
Saludos cordiales y que tengan un buen semestre.
Pablo Pastrana-Pérez, Chair
Another successful Altar de muertos (Day of the Dead) exhibit at Waldo Library, on display from Oct. 28 through Nov. 10.
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¡Bienvenidos!
Welcome Back for the FALL 2024 Semester
The Department of Spanish is delighted to welcome students to our classes and programs for the Fall 2024 semester. This semester will bring you lots of excitement! We will continue to offer the free tutoring sessions (https://wmich.edu/spanish/events) and the informal conversation table or Mesa española (https://wmich.edu/spanish/events). In addition, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, you will have the opportunity to watch Hispanic cinema at our Club de cine (https://wmich.edu/spanish/events) on Tuesday evenings, to learn some Hispanic dance moves during our Música y bailes hispánicos(https://wmich.edu/spanish/events), and to take a few cooking classes on our Cocina hispánica (https://wmich.edu/spanish/events) sessions. The Department of Spanish also welcomes back Nicaraguan human rights activist and defender of women’s rights, Tamara Dávila, for a presentation and conversation on “Setbacks to Democracy: Lessons from Experience.”
¡Que tengan un estupendo semestre!
Spring 2024 Honors and Awards
| The Department of Spanish is delighted to present the list of our Spring 2024 Honors and Awards recipients, featuring all the students who have won scholarships and awards. We are proud of you and hope you enjoy sharing the PowerPoint with your friends and family. ¡Enhorabuena! |
Dr. Mariola Pérez de la Cruz wins the 2023 WMU distinguished service award
¡Enhorabuena a la Profesora Mariola Pérez de la Cruz! Congratulations! 
Professor Pérez de la Cruz is among the select group of faculty and staff who receive the annual Distinguished Awards. These are the highest level of recognition at WMU. Prof. Pérez de la Cruz will receive the Distinguished Service Award during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. in the Kirsch Auditorium of the Fetzer Center. Professor Pérez de la Cruz has been an essential member of the Department of Spanish for over twenty years and an integral part to the fabric of WMU. As Dr. Tasende points out, "she and has played a crucial role in helping the department recruit and retain students. And, above all, she has proven consistently for more than two decades that she is committed to the support, development and success of every single WMU student that she meets.” Hundreds of students have benefited from her skillful advising and mentoring over the years and her superb pedagogical skills in the teaching of Spanish language and culture. She has led the study abroad programs in Burgos and Santander over the years, has been a coordinator of the second-year Spanish language program, has coordinated numerous activities, such as the Hispanic Film Festival, the Spanish writing and video contests, and continues to be an ardent advocate for our students. |