¡Bienvenidos al semestre de Otoño 2025!
(Welcome to the Fall 2025 semester!)
The Department of Spanish is delighted to welcome students to our classes and programs for the Fall 2025 semester. 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), Música y bailes hispánicos (Hispanic music & dance), Cocina hispánica (Hispanic cuisine). ɪn addition to a full calendar of events organized by the Club de español, we are excited to brinɡ you guest lectures on captivating topics, such as the presentation by alum an successful entrepeneur, Tim Statler, on “The value of a Spanish degree” on September 10. (see below).
Saludos cordiales y que tengan un buen semestre.
Pablo Pastrana-Pérez, Chair
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tim Statler, "The Value of a Spanish Degree"
Wed., Sep. 10, 4 p.m., Room TBD
Spanish alum and successful entrepeur, Tim Statler, will do a presentation on "The Value of a Spanish Degree" and hold a conversation with students on the same topic. Apetizers and refreshements available after the talk. |
PAST NEWS
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.
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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Spring 2025 Honors and Awards
| The Department of Spanish is delighted to present the list of our Spring 2025 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! |
Spring 2024 Honors and Awards
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| 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. |