US Latino/a Studies

Latinx Studies Lecture: Ginetta Candelario
Read Dr. Candelario’s interview with the Journal of Critical Thought and Praxis here! Ginetta Candelario is professor of sociology and Latin American & Latino/a… Read More

September 30, 2018
Featured Faculty: Dr. Katherine Richardson Bruna
Meet our next featured faculty member, Dr. Katherine Richardson Bruna! I owe my interest in the Spanish language and Latino/a history and culture to… Read More

September 26, 2018
Parks Library Latinx Heritage Month Book Exhibit
In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, Iowa State’s Parks Library will be hosting a book exhibit from September 15 to October 15 on the subject… Read More

September 6, 2018
Latinx Heritage Month: Iowa Latino Heritage Fest
Saturday, September 22nd and Sunday, September 23rd, Downtown Des Moines’ Western Gateway Park will host the annual Iowa Latino Heritage Fest! Events include performances and… Read More

September 6, 2018
“Becoming American” Film and Discussion Series
The Hometown Heritage organization based in Perry, Iowa is hosting a series of films and subsequent discussions on immigration and the stories of immigrants coming… Read More

September 5, 2018
Featured Student Work – Paola Rodriguez
This semester, students in USLS 211 had a creative final project. I give thanks to all of my wonderful students who presented amazing, powerful stories. Read More

May 24, 2018
Featured Faculty: Dr. Brian Behnken
Photo credit: Mark Looney I arrived at Iowa State University in 2009 as a new, joint employee in the Department of History and the U.S. Read More

May 24, 2018
What’s going on in USLS?
It is with great pride that I write this end of year USLS letter to our intersecting communities on campus and throughout Iowa. Read More

May 24, 2018