Latin American and Iberian Studies (LAIS) Events at UH Manoa

Wednesday, April 20th 
Latin American Studies Mixer and Roundtable Discussion
UH Manoa campus at building HIG 110

• MIXER: 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• During the mixer, students will have an opportunity to meet faculty and graduate students from various University of Hawaii at Manoa departments and from Hawaii Pacific University who do research in or on Latin America. There will be refreshments and prizes.
• ROUNDTABLE: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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Thursday, April 21st

LAIS Symposium & Fiesta de abril

University of Hawaii at Manoa campus at Moore 258 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• The LAIS Symposium will be followed by the Fiesta de abril, which includes:
• The Awarding of the Linda Rudoy Scholarship and Symposium Certificates at 5 p.m.
• A Keynote Address by Dr. Marcia Stephenson of Purdue University at 5:30 p.m.
• Student performances from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
• A reception from 7:15 to 8 p.m.

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Please come and support!

Guamanian poet Craig Santos Perez to read his work at Mercury Bar this Wednesday

Guamanian poet Craig Santos Perez will be reading his work this Wednesday at the Mercury Bar. Tinfish Press, headed by University of Hawaii at Manoa professor Susan Schultz, coordinated his Honolulu appearance as part of the UHM English department's M.I.A. Art & Literary Series monthly event. "We teach his poetry here at UH Manoa, this would be a great opportunity for students to meet the actual poet who wrote the poems they read in class," said Schultz.

Schultz gave LR the opportunity to "peek" into her class, where Perez surprised her students and read some of his comedic essays. Stay tuned for a Q&A session with the established poet. Till then, check him out at the Mercury Bar this Wednesday, May 12th at 7:30 p.m.

Masterpieces in progress...

If These Walls Could Talk

Here's a peek at what to look forward to next week: IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK. My professor, Aranzazu "Arantxa" Ascunce organized a weekful of art events: an art tour, lecture, bilingual dialogue, workshop and a mural unveiling event at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Ascunce, along with the help of the UH Manoa Spanish Department and Spanish undergraduate students, worked hard to bring these artists to the islands and organize events for the entire UH and Honolulu community to not only enjoy but learn about how two different art styles can fuse into one. 

These events feature muralist Dr. Josep Minguell from Barcelona and urban graffiti artist Refa One from Oakland, California. These educational events will conclude with a mural in which both artists combine classical and revolutionary artistic styles.

If you haven't spotted it yet...(FLIER ART: LATINRAMEN.COM)...Ms. LATINRAMEN designed the flier so it's guaranteed to be LATIN and fun! I'll definitely be covering the events so lots of posts coming up!

For more information, contact Aranzazu "Arantxa" Ascunce at aranzazu@hawaii.edu.

Haute Fiber

I personally designate this gallery "Haute Fiber," not only because it proudly boasts the word "innovative," but also because it is one of the sassiest exhibits I've seen throughout my years at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. It's satisfying to know that we are among creative and innovative people that can create such beautiful objects and concepts that stem from a certain inspiration.

The Commons Gallery at the UH Manoa Art Building room 141 caught my eye today. This is an awesome exhibit for students to display their work, this theme was more like a fashion challenge in which they had to use different fibers to construct a decent yet artistic garment.

Here we have Courtney Baughman's "Ballgown," which is made of yellow and white softball covers stitched together with red ribbon. On the card, she's quoted saying, "This piece is made of softballs which has been a big part of my life. The style of the dress reflects more about my personality (girly, flirty, light-hearted and fun)."

This ensemble is one of my favorites in the gallery. The shape and volume of the skirt takes my breath away.

This playful piece was created by Ida Kawailani Leonardi and is called "Hula pa'u." She describes the piece, "Inspired by Hula dancers and Hula Kahiko or Ancient/Traditional Hula. Kapa was a fiber sometimes used for clothing and hula pa'u (skirts) in ancient Hawaii."

There's a lot more to see in this gallery, check it out at the UH Manoa Art Building Commons Gallery 141.