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Fall 2024

November 20, 2024
Translators on Translating: a Roundtable Conversation with Professional Translators
5-6 p.m.
Centennial G02
Presenters: Presenters Susanna Bunzel-Harris, Cecilia McMahon, and Dr. Allison Yakel
For more information contact Dr. Catherine Jaffe or 512.245.2360
October 24, 2024
When in Roma: Italian Club presents Italian Movie Night
4:30 p.m.
Chem 133
For more information contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson, md11@txstate.edu
October 21, 2024
La Terreur: French Club Meeting & Costume Contest
4-4:50 p.m.
Taylor-Murphy Hall 110
For more information contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson, md11@txstate.edu
October 3, 2024
When in Roma: Italian Club, Student Association first meeting
4-5 p.m.
Centennial Hall 220
For more information contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson, md11@txstate.edu
September-December 2024
Stammtisch: German Language Table
Every first and third TUESDAY of the month (Sep. 17, Oct. 1, Oct. 15, Nov. 5, Nov. 19, Dec. 3)
5:30-7 p.m.
Kerbey Lane Cafe, 221 E Sessom Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
For more information contact Dr. Will Weihe, zfc14@txstate.edu
September-December 2024
Der deutsche Kinoabend: "Sommerfilme"
Screenings in German with English subtitles
5:30 p.m. on Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Oct. 23, Nov. 13, and Dec. 4
CENT G02
For more information contact Dr. Lisa Haegele
September 10, 2024
Public Lecture: A Conversation with Pilar Adón, award-winning author from Spain
4 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information contact Sharon Ugalde or 512.245.2360
September-December 2024
Le Cercle Français: Texas State French Club
Meetings on 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, and 12/2
4-5 p.m.
Taylor-Murphy Hall 110
For more information contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson, md11@txstate.edu
August-December 2024
Le Ciné-club français présente: That’s Show Business!
Zoom screening every Friday at 3 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://txstate.zoom.us/j/83895269843?pwd=hPAM53iP82zpF1NJGEhbEnQLmO6jVa.1
Passcode: 785463
Film Schedule
August-November 2024
Kaffeestunde: German Conversation Hour
Every second and fourth TUESDAY of the month (Aug. 27, Sept. 10, Sept. 24, Oct. 8, Oct. 22, Nov. 12, and Nov. 26)
1-1:50 p.m.
Lampasas Honors Lounge
For more information contact Dr. Valentina Glajar
Summer 2024

Friday, July 26, 2024
Asociación Internacional de Hispanistas
Topic: Coloquios del Hispanismo: Presentación de Libros
Presenter: Dr. Catherine Jaffe, University Distinguished Professor
11 a.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://utexas.zoom.us/j/4530146450?omn=93034544838
Meeting ID: 453 014 645020
Spring 2024

February 22-March 8, 2024
International Film Festival and Symposium on Celebrity
Festival Schedule (external site)
For more information contact Dr. Carole Martin
February-March 2024
Intercambio: Spanish-Language Mixer
February 2, March 1, and March 29th
3-4:30 p.m.
Mochas and Javas, 700 North LBJ Dr #100 San Marcos, TX 78666
For more information contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis
January-April 2024
Stammtisch: German Language Hangout
January 24, February 7, February 21, March 27, April 3, April 17, May 1
6-7:30 p.m.
Kerbey Lane Cafe, 221 E Sessom Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
For more information contact Kayla Hill, kah214@txstate.edu
January-April 2024
Le Cercle Français: Texas State French Club
Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall 100
For more information contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson, md11@txstate.edu
January-April 2024
Der deutsche Kinoabend: "Christian Petzold: Contemporary German Auteur"
Screenings in German with English subtitles
5:30 p.m. on January 31, February 14, March 20, April 10, and April 24
CENT G02
For more information contact Dr. Lisa Haegele
January-April 2024
Kaffeestunde: German Conversation Hour
January 23, February 13, February 27, March 26, and April 9
1-1:50 p.m.
Lampasas Honors Lounge
For more information contact Dr. Valentina Glajar
January-April 2024
Le Ciné-Club français
Screenings in French with English subtitles
Fridays at 3 p.m.
CENT G02
For more information contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest
Film schedule
Fall 2023

November 16
Lecture: “The 'Loose' and Licentious Poems of Poesías verdes (Racy Poetry): Articulating the Erotic and Pornographic Component of an 18th-Century Collection”
Raquel Rocamora Montenegro
4:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall 220
For more information contact Dr. Catherine Jaffe, 512.245.2360
November 14
Lecture: "Fortuna and Female Power in the Writings of Cervantes"
Dr. Anne J. Cruz
4:30 pm.
CENT G02
For more information contact Dr. Catherine Jaffe, 512.245.2360
November 8
Coffee/Tea Conversations (Inspiring Story Series): Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson
5 p.m.
Thornton International House
For more information contact Julie Holeman at julieholeman@txstate.edu
November 8
Online Event: La Leyenda Negra de España y su imperio en el siglo XVIII
Presented by Karen Stolley and Cathy Jaffe
1 p.m.
Zoom Webinar
For more information contact Dr. Catherine Jaffe at cj10@txstate.edu
November 7
2023 Día de los Muertos Celebration: Celebrando Ausencias
6-8 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Gloria Velásquez at 512.245.1354
October 19-20
Conference: Space and Spatiality in the Americas
Presenters: Dr. Aarti S. Madan, Dr. Robert T. Tally Jr., Dr. Sara Ramírez, Dr. Jennifer Devine, and Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza
October 19: 2-4 p.m.
October 20: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Comal 116
For more information contact Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza (512.245.1983) and Dr. Robert T. Tally Jr. (512.245.3016)
September-November
Intercambio: Spanish-Language Mixers
September 22
October 27
November 17
3-4:30 p.m.
Mochas and Javas, 700 North LBJ Dr #100 San Marcos, TX 78666
For more information, contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis
September-November
Der deutsche Kinoabend
Screenings in German with English subtitles
5:30 p.m.
CENT G02
For more information contact Dr. Lisa Haegele
Friday, September 1, 2023
Online Workshop: First Friday TechBits: Using Audio & Video to Enhance the Student Experience in Canvas
Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson
11 a.m.
Online via Zoom: https://signup.txstate.edu/topics/1624-first-friday-techbits
For more information, contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson
September-November 2023
Le Cercle Français: Texas State French Club
Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Flowers Hall 228
For more information contact lecercle@txstate.edu
August-December 2023
Le Ciné-Club français
Screenings in French with English subtitles
Fridays at 3 p.m.
CENT G02
For more information contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest
The following link opens a Microsoft Word document:
Film schedule
Spring 2023

May 2, 2023

Online event: Q&A with Bahïa Bencheikh el-Fegoun, Director of Us, OUTSIDE.
1-2 p.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information, contact Dr. Carole Martin

April 12, 2023

Special Event: French Outside of France
5:30-7 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Moira di Mauro-Jackson or 512.245.2360

April 6, 2023

Public lecture: "Minority/Minoritized Languages and Cultures: A Resource - The Muagwavul Language"
Dr. Augustine Agwuele, Professor of Linguistic Anthropology
2 p.m.
Flowers Hall 230 and on Zoom
For more information contact Dr. Yasmine Beale-Rivaya

March 28, 2023

Public lecture: "Minority/Minoritized Languages and Cultures: A Resource - The Ekegusii Language"
Dr. Peter Niaynsera Otieno
2 p.m.
Either Flowers Hall 230 or Centennial 101 and on Zoom
For more information contact Dr. Yasmine Beale-Rivaya

March 10, 2023

North American Language and Culture Assistants Program (NALCAP) Information Session
Presented by Dr. Agustín Cuadrado and the Spanish Ministry of Education
10-10:30 a.m.
On Zoom.
For more information or Zoom link, contact Dr. Cuadrado

March 9, 2023

Public lecture: "Minority/Minoritized Languages and Cultures: A Resource - Haketía: The Language of the Sephardic Cultural Heritage in Morocco"
Dr. Rocío Rojas-Marcos Albert, Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies
2 p.m.
Flowers Hall 230 and on Zoom
For more information contact Dr. Yasmine Beale-Rivaya

March-April 2023

Stammtisch: German Conversation Table
March 8, March 22, April 5, April 19
5:30-7 p.m.
Kerbey Lane Cafe, 221 E Sessom Dr (in Events Room to the right of entrance)
For more information contact Kayla Hill

February 28, 2023

Public lecture: "Minority/Minoritized Languages and Cultures: A Resource - Linguistic Sketch of Multilingual Medieval Iberia"
Dr. Emilio Ferrín González, Professor of Islamic Thought
2 p.m.
Either Flowers Hall 230 or Centennial Hall 101 and on Zoom
For more information contact Dr. Yasmine Beale-Rivaya

February 9, 2023

Film screening: Der Totmacher (The Deathmaker)
German with English subtitles
5:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Lisa Haegele

February 9, 2023

Public lecture: "Minority/Minoritized Languages and Cultures: A Resource - Project Presentation to the Community"
Presented by Dr. Yasmine Beale-Rivaya, Full Professor, NEH Distinguished Professor of Teaching in the Humanities
3:30 p.m.
Flowers Hall 230 and on Zoom
For more information contact Dr. Yasmine Beale-Rivaya

February-April 2023

Intercambio: Spanish-Language Mixer
Friday, February 24, 2023
Friday, March 31, 2023
Friday, April 28, 2023 (on Zoom)
3-4:30 p.m.
Mochas and Javas, 700 N. LBJ Dr. #100 (February 24th and March 31st)
Zoom (April 28th, contact Dr. Bernstein for Zoom link)
For more information, contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis

February-April 2023

The German Program at Texas State presents KINOABEND: Kino der 90er Jahre
February 9th and 23rd, March 9th and 23rd, April 6th and 20th
5:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Lisa Haegele

January-April 2023

Kaffeestunde: German Conversation Hour
Every second and fourth Monday, January-April 2023
1-1:50 p.m.
Honors Coffee Lounge, Lampasas Hall
For more information contact Dr. Valentina Glajar

January-April 2023

Le Ciné-Club Français
Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films. Open to currently-enrolled French students only.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. on Zoom.
For more information or Zoom link contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest.
The following link opens a Word document: Film Schedule
Fall 2022

November 17, 2022

Public Lecture: "Very Nice!: Jewish Identity and Comedy in the Works of Cervantes and Sacha Baron Cohen"
Dr. Beth Bernstein
2 p.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information, contact Dr. Beth Bernstein

October 29, 2022

Regional Convention Of The Central Texas Chapter Of The American Association Of Teachers Of French (CTAATF) Hosted By Texas State University
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Centennial G02
For further information contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson, md11@txstate.edu
Convention Program

October 28, 2022

Intercambio: Virtual Spanish-Language Mixer
2-3:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Meeting ID: 988 0044 3174
Password: HolaHola
For more information, contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis

October 25, 2022

Public Lecture
"German Texans And Lone Star Political Culture: 1848-1917"
Presented by Eddie Wolsch, Board Member of the German-Texan Heritage Society and the Dallas Goethe Center, and Dr. Thomas Alter, Dept. of History, Texas State University
2-3 p.m.
Centennial Hall 100
For further information contact Dr. Ewa Siwak, ewasiwak@txstate.edu

September 30, 2022

Intercambio: Spanish-Language Mixer
Mochas and Javas
700 N LBJ Dr #100
For more information, contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis

September 16, 2022

Public Lecture
"The Secret Police Dossier of Herta Müller: A 'File Story' of Cold War Surveillance"
Dr. Valentina Glajar
12-1:15 p.m.
On Zoom: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/slavic/events/balkan-circle-the-secret-police-dossier-of-herta-muller-a-file-story-of-cold-war-surveillance-valentina-glajar
For more information, contact Dr. Valentina Glajar, glajar@txstate.edu

September 7, 2022

Public Lecture
"Romeos and Other Spies for East Germany's Foreign Intelligence Service"
Dr. Mary Beth Stein, George Washington University
2-3 p.m.
On Zoom: https://txstate.zoom.us/j/95964368841
For more information, contact Dr. Valentina Glajar, glajar@txstate.edu

September-November 2022

Le Cercle Français - French Club
Second and fourth Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m.
Centennial 215
For more information contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson

August-November 2022

Le Ciné-Club Français
Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films. Open to currently-enrolled French students only.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. in G02.
For more information or Zoom link contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest.
The following link opens a Word document: Film Schedule
Spring 2022

May 24, 2022

Book Presentation: Society Women and Enlightened Charity in Spain: The Junta de Damas de Honor y Mérito, 1787-1823.
Edited by Catherine M. Jaffe & Elisa Martín-Valdepeñas
Respondent: Anne Cruz, catedrática de Literatura Española en la Universidad de Miami
7 p.m. Madrid time
Real Sociedad Económica Matritense de Amigos del País
Plaza de la Villa, 2 (entrada por la calle del Codo)
28005 Madrid
For more information, contact Dr. Catherine Jaffe

April 28, 2022

Lecture: "Violence and rape in the Italian fin-de-siècle: Gabriele D’Annunzio’s La Vergine Orsola"
Dr. Michela Barisonzi
9 a.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information or Zoom link, contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson

April 22, 2022

Intercambio: Virtual Spanish-Language Mixer
2-3 p.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information, contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis

April 5, 2022

Public Lecture: "A Stream of Nostalgia: The Magdalena River in Gabriel García Márquez's Narrative"
Dr. Ana María Mutis
5 p.m.
Taylor-Murphy Hall 001
For more information, contact Dr. Sharon Ugalde

April 4-14, 2022

International Film Festival & Symposium on Consent
For more information, contact Dr. Carole Martin

March 31, 2022

Public Lecture: "Senegal, Réunion, and how French exists as an active force in the world today"
Babacar Tall and Mona Mansard
Co-sponsored by the French Consulate in Houston and the Texas State French Club
5 p.m.
Centennial Hall 100
For more information, contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson

March 25, 2022

Intercambio: Virtual Spanish-Language Mixer
2-3 p.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information, contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis

March 24, 2022

Lecture: "You'll never make a spy out of me": Cold War Stories of Operatives and Civilian Informants
With Dr. Valentina Glajar
6-7 p.m.
Online via Zoom: https://txstate.zoom.us/j/97195761078
For more information, contact the College of Liberal Arts

February 18, 2022

Intercambio: Virtual Spanish-Language Mixer
2-3 p.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information, contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis

February 10, 2022

Education Abroad Virtual Fair: Summer Study Abroad in France
Zoom Meetings: 11 a.m.; 3:30 p.m.; 4 p.m.
For more information contact Dr. Carole Martin or call 512.245.2360
Information and Zoom links

February 10, 2022

Education Abroad Virtual Fair
This is a full day event! Meet the directors of the program offerings of the Department of World Languages and Literatures.
Ask questions! Apply!
Information and Zoom links

February 10, 2022

Education Abroad Virtual Fair: Amalfi Program (HON/ITAL) Info Sessions and Walk-in event
Zoom Meetings: 9-9:30 a.m.; 12-12:30 p.m.; 4-5 p.m.
Walk-In Advising Session: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For more information contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson or call 512.245.2360
Information and Zoom links

January-April 2022

Le Cercle Français - French Club
Thursdays from 5-6 p.m.
Centennial 100
For more information contact D'Artagnan Elliot or Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson

January-April 2022

Le Ciné-Club Français
Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films. Open to currently-enrolled French students only.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. on Zoom.
For more information or Zoom link contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest.
The following link opens a Word document: Film Schedule
Fall 2021

November 19, 2021

Intercambio: Virtual Spanish-Language Mixer
2-3 p.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information, contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis

October 25, 2021

Public lecture: "Internet, freedom of expression, and private governance: How to protect human rights in horizontal relations?"
Dr. Adam Krzywon, FÖV Speyer, University of Warsaw
5 p.m.
Taylor-Murphy Hall 101
Reception to follow in courtyard.
Registration: https://bit.ly/3arjWGz
If you require an accommodation due to a disability, contact Dr. Louie Dean Valencia at 512.245.2103 or at lvalencia@txstate.edu. Requests should be made at least 72 hours in advance of the proram start time to ensure availability.

October 22, 2021

Intercambio: Virtual Spanish-Language Mixer
2-3 p.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information, contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis

September 24, 2021

Intercambio: Virtual Spanish-Language Mixer
2-3 p.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information, contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis

August-November 2021

Le Cercle Français - French Club
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information contact Jace Hernandez or Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson

August-November 2021

Le Ciné-Club Français
Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films. Open to currently-enrolled French students only.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. on Zoom.
For more information or Zoom link contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest
Fall 2021 Film Schedule (Opens Word Document)
Summer 2021

July 16, 2021

Intercambio: Virtual Spanish-Language Mixer
2-3:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information, contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis
Spring 2021

April 27, 2021

Lecture: "Forensic Science in the Subjunctive Mood: Mass Graves and Historical Memory in Contemporary Spain"
Dr. Lee Douglas, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
9:30-10:45 a.m.
Online via Zoom. To Register: https://bit.ly/32csKfE
If you require an accommodation due to a disability, contact Dr. Louie Valencia at lvalencia@txstate.edu, 512.245.2103. Requests should be made at least 72 hours in advance of the program start time to ensure availability.

April 23, 2021

Intercambio: Virtual Spanish-Language Mixer
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information, contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis

April 16th

Information Session: "Interested in Working for the FBI?"
Sara Voyard, Applicant Recruiter/Coordinator (San Antonio Field Office)
12-1 p.m.
Online via Zoom: https://txstate.zoom.us/j/91694553593
For more information contact Dr. Patricia Schiaffini

April 12, 2021

Lecture: "Broken Silence: The Voices of Sicilian Women in the Narrative Work of Maria Messina"
Dr. Silvia Tiboni Craft, Department of Spanish and Italian, Wake Forest University
5:30-6:30
Online via Zoom
For more information or Zoom link, contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson

March 31, 2021

Lecture: "Una Conversazione con Dante: The Importance of Being Dante"
Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson, Italian, World Languages and Literatures at Texas State University
6-7 p.m.
Online via Zoom, Meeting ID: 955 7808 3182 Passcode: 932657
For further information, contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson

March 29, 2021

Lecture: "Narrating Significant Moments of Women´s History and Subjectives Through Alimentary Imagination"
Dr. Patrizia Sambuco, School of Advanced Studies, University of London
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information or Zoom link, contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson

March 26, 2021

Intercambio: Virtual Spanish-Language Mixer
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information, contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis

March 24, 2021

Lecture: "Speaking Out: Spanish Women from the Enlightenment to the Twentieth Century"
Dr. Catherine Jaffe & Dr. Sharon Keefe Ugalde
6 p.m.
Online
For more information or link, contact Leslie Garrett

March 2, 2021

Lecture: "How Populists and Autocrats Learn from the Past: A fascist-populist Moment in Modern Politics and Constitutionalism"
Dr. Adam Krzywon, University of Warsaw
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information or Zoom link please contact Dr. Louie Valencia

February 25, 2021

Lecture
"Christine de Pizan: Feminism before Feminism"
Dr. Misty Schieberle
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Online
Contact cj10@txstate.edu for Zoom link
Following link opens a Word document: Misty Schieberle biography

February 19, 2021

Intercambio: Virtual Spanish-Language Mixer
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information, contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis

February 18, 2021

Lecture
"Catalan: The Strongest Language in Multilingual Spain"
Dr. Vicente Lledó-Guillem, Professor, Hofstra University & Visiting Chair of Catalan University of Leipzig
12:30-1:50 p.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information or Zoom link please contact Dr. Beale-Rivaya

February 2, 2021

Lecture
"New Speakers of Basque: Challenges and Opportunities"
Dr. Itxaso Rodríguez-Ordóñez, Assistant Professor, Department of Linguistics, California State University, Long Beach
12:30-1:50 p.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information or Zoom link please contact Dr. Beale-Rivaya

January 2021 - April 2021

Le Ciné-Club Français
Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films. Open to currently-enrolled French students only.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m.
Online screenings for the Spring 2021 semester.
For more information contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest
Spring 2021 Film Schedule (Opens Word Document)
Fall 2020

December 9, 2020

"La Dispute": A 21st-Century Interpretation of Marivaux’s 18th-Century Comedy
Dr. Carole Martin and the Students in Acting French
7 p.m.
Online via Zoom
For further information contact Dr. Carole Martin

November 20, 2020

Intercambio: Virtual Spanish-Language Mixer
1:30-2:30
Online via Zoom
For more information and Zoom link and password, contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis

November 20, 2020

Winterfeier and Delta Phi Alpha Induction Ceremony
12-1 p.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information contact Dr. Ewa Siwak

October 27, 2020

Lecture: "Más allá del chocolate: el legado del náhuatl en el español"
Dr. Catherine Fountain, Professor, Appalachian State University
2:00-5:00
Event will be held via Zoom. Please contact Dr. Beale-Rivaya for Zoom link information.

October 23, 2020

Intercambio: Virtual Spanish-Language Mixer
1:30-2:30
Online via Zoom
For more information and Zoom link and password, contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis

October 6, 2020

Lecture:"Colonización y Lengua: El caso del Perú"
Dr. Angela Helmer, University of South Dakota
2-5 p.m.
If interested, please contact Dr. Beale-Rivaya for Zoom link information.

September 29, 2020

Lecture: "La historia del español en California: Fuentes, comunidades y pueblos"
Covadonga Lamar Prieto, PhD
2:45 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Co-Sponsored by The Center for the Study of the Southwest
If interested, please contact Dr. Beale-Rivaya for Zoom link information.

September 25, 2020

Intercambio: Virtual Spanish-Language Mixer
1:30-2:30
Online via Zoom
For more information and Zoom link and password, contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis

September-December 2020

Le Cercle Français - French Club
Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom
For more information contact Jace Hernandez or Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson

August-November 2020

Le Ciné-Club Français
Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films. Open to currently-enrolled French students only.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m.
Students should contact their professor for details about attending screenings.
Film schedule (opens Word document)
Summer 2020

June-July 2020

Summer Intercambio: Virtual Spanish-Language Mixers
Friday, June 19 and Friday, July 17, 2020
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Online
For more information contact Dr. Susana Lis or Dr. Beth Bernstein
Spring 2020

February-March 2020
Cine Contemporáneo: Must See Movies en español
Spanish Film Series - Spring 2020
Screenings on Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or 512.245.2360
February-April 2020
Intercambio: Spanish-Language Mixers
February 21, March 27, and April 17 (Online via Zoom) from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Mochas and Javas, 700 N. LBJ Dr. #100
For more information contact Dr. Susana Lis or Dr. Beth Bernstein
February-April 2020
Kinoabend: Deutsche und österreichische Filmdramen der 2010er / German and Austria Drama Films of the 2010s
Open to currently-enrolled German students only
Screenings on February 13, February 27, March 12, April 9 (CANCELED), and April 23 (CANCELED) at 5:30 p.m
Centennial G02
For more information contact Dr. Lisa Haegele or 512.245.2360
February 7, 2020
Texas State in Florence and Amalfi Coast Info Session
Presented by Dr. Moira DiMauro-Jackson
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall 220
For more information contact Dr. DiMauro-Jackson or 512.245.2360
February-April 2020
Le Cercle Français - French Club
Thursdays at 5 p.m. (Meetings after 3/12 held online via Zoom)
Centennial Hall 220
For more information contact Jace Hernandez or Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson
February-April 2019
Stammtisch: German Conversation Hangout
February 1, 19, March 4, April 1 (Online via Zoom), 15 (Online via Zoom), and 29 (Online via Zoom), 5:30-7 p.m.
AquaBrew, 150 S. LBJ
For more information contact Kayla Hill
February 3-4, 2020
International Symposium / Simposio Internacional: Poetry of the Transition / Poesía de la Transición
Monday, February 3, 2020
10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon; 2:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.; Flowers Hall 230
María Payeras, Universitat de les Illes Balears
Jorge Perez, University of Texas, Austin.
Ambra Cimardi, Università degli Studi di Bergamo
Silvia Bermúdez, Universidad de California, Santa Barabara
Candelas Gala, Wake Forest University
Sharon Keefe Ugalde, Texas State University
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; Flowers Hall 230
Louis Valencia, Texas State University
Araceli Iravedra, Universidad de Oviedo
Marina Bianchi, José Jurado Morales, Universidad de Cadiz
Università degli Studi di Bergamo
Xelo Candel Vila, Universitat de València
Giuliana Calabrese, Università degli Studi di Bergamo
Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Flowers Hall 230
Closing Session: Featuring Poet Luis Muñoz
3:30 pm. Flowers Hall 230
“A Bilingual Poetry Reading” / “Una lectura bilingüe”
January-April 2020
Le Ciné-Club Français
Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films. Open to currently-enrolled French students only.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. in Centennial GO2 (Screenings after 3/13 CANCELED)
For more information, contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest
Fall 2019

December 3, 2019
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Student Research Symposium
9 a.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Patricia Schiaffini-Vedani
November 14, 2019
Lecture: "Women—War—Peace"
Presenter: Dr. Ola Hnatiuk, Professor of Eastern European Studies at the University of Warsaw and Kyiv Mohyla Academy
5:30-6:45 p.m.
Flowers Hall 230
For more information contact Dr. Ewa Siwak
October-November 2019
Noches de Cine: "Viajes ExtraOrdinarios"
Screenings in Spanish with English subtitles. Open to currently-enrolled Spanish students only.
Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m
Centennial G02
For more information contact Carolina Wilson
October 24, 2019
Student Activity
German Karaoke Night
6-8 p.m.
Lampasas 407
For more information contact Dr. Michael Conner or Ms. Kayla Hill
October 23, 2019
Lecture: "German Hip Hop: From the Streets of Stuttgart to the Boulevards of Berlin"
Presenter: Dr. Priscilla Layne, Associate Professor of German at the University of North Carolina
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Flowers Hall 230
For more information contact Dr. Lisa Haegele
October 22, 2019
Public Performance
Classical Recital
Speakers: Dr. Ewa Siwak, Senior Lecturer, Department of World Languages and Literatures, Dr. Nico Schüler, University Distinguished Professor, School of Music
Performers: Trinidad Agosto, Josh Contreras, Benjamin Ruiz, Sunnie Oh Schüler, Ron Ulen, Associate Professor and Artist Teacher of Voice, School of Music, Gabriel Vasquez
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information contact Dr. Ewa Siwak
October 21, 2019
Public Lecture
"Leonardo's Way: The discovery of modern Italian Geniuses in US."
Presenter: Dr. Angela Lombardi, University of Texas at San Antonio
5:30-7 p.m.
Flowers Hall 230
For further information contact Dr. Moira DiMauro-Jackson
October 19, 2019
Public Lecture
"Lying Tongues: Can we Ever Trust Historical Records?"
Presenter: Dr. Carla Rahn Phillips, retired professor in Comparative Early Modern History
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall Teaching Theater (Room 157)
For more information contact Dr. Yasmine Beale-Rivaya or Dr. David Navarro
October 11, 2019
Texas State in Florence and the Amalfi Coast "Gruppo Italia 2020" Info Session
Presented by Dr. Moira DiMauro-Jackson
2-3 p.m.
Thornton International House
For more information contact the Study Abroad office at 512.245.1967 or via e-mail

September-December 2019
Kinoabend 2019: Klingt Deutsch - Music and Musicians in German and Austrian Cinema
Open to currently-enrolled German students only.
Screenings on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information contact Dr. Lisa Haegele
September-December 2019
Stammtisch: German Conversation Hangout
Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. (except October 23 and November 27)
AquaBrew, 150 S. LBJ
For more information contact Kayla Hill
September-November 2019
Nihongo Chatto: Japanese Conversation Time
September 20
October 18
November 15
1-3 p.m.
Old Main 234
For more information contact Katsuya Sato
September-October 2019
Noche de cine: Cinema Ecuatoriano del Siglo XXI
For currently-enrolled Spanish students only. Screenings on Tuesdays, 6 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Lupita Limage-Montesinos
September 13, 2019
Roads to Research Grad Coffee Chat
Speakers: Brandon Elliott (Public Administration) and Connor Nielsen (Creative Writing)
10-11 a.m.
Lampasas 407B
For more information contact Melanie A Liddle
September-December 2019
Le Cercle Français (French Club)
Thursdays, 5-6pm
Centennial 220
For more information, contact Ollie Hannigan or Dr. Moira DiMauro-Jackson
September-November
Le Ciné-Club Français
Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films. Open to currently-enrolled French students only.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. in Centennial GO2
For more information, contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest
September-November 2019
Kaffeestunde: German Conversation Hour
Tuesdays, 2-3pm
Mochas and Javas, N. LBJ
For more information, contact Dr. Valentina Glajar
Spring 2019

May 2, 2019
German on Stage presents "Der Gast ist König" by Sonja Buchholz
Directed by Dr. Valentina Glajar
7 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information contact Dr. Valentina Glajar
April 26, 2019
Nihongo Chatto: Japanese Conversation Time
1-3 p.m.
Old Main 201
For more information contact Dr. Kaoru Hayashi
April 11, 2019
Lecture: "Who's Writing This Novel Anyway? Brice Matthieussent on Revenge of the Translator."
Brice Matthieussent
4 p.m.
Flowers Hall 230
For more information contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest or 512.245.2360

April 9, 2019
Lecture: "Forging History: War, Remembrance, and Femininity in the Spanish Film Industry of the 1940s"
Dr. María Elena Soliño, University of Houston
9:30-10:50 a.m.
Centennial G02
For more information contact Dr. Catherine Jaffe or 512.245.2492
April 5, 2019
Nihongo Chatto: Japanese Conversation Time
1-3 p.m.
Old Main 201
For more information contact Dr. Kaoru Hayashi
April 5, 2019
Spanish MA Program Reception for Alumni, Prospective and Current Graduate Students
6-8 p.m.
Taylor-Murphy Courtyard
For more information contact Dr. Yuri Porras
March-April 2019
Noche de Cine 2: Spanish Film Series
Hispanic Literature in Film
Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information contact Gloria Velásquez, 512.245.1354
February-May 2019
Le Cine-Club Français: Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films.
Open to currently-enrolled French students only.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest
February-May 2019
Film Screenings
German Kinoabend: German Youth Films
German films with English subtitles. Open to currently-enrolled German students only.
Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Lisa Haegele
Stammtisch: Weekly German Language Conversation Table
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Aquabrew Restaurant and Brewery
150 S LBJ Drive
For more information contact Ms. Kayla Hill
February-April 2019
Intercambio: Spanish-Language Mixers
Friday, February 22
Friday, March 29
Friday, April 26
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Mochas and Javas, 700 North LBJ Drive
For more information contact Dr. Beth Bernstein
February-March 2019
Noche de Cine: Spanish Film Series
Asuntos de familia: Issues of Parenthood and Family in Hispanic Film
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. through March 5th
Centennial G02
For more information contact Dr. Beth Bernstein
January-April 2019
Kaffeestunde - Weekly German coffee hour
Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m.
Mochas and Javas, 700 N. LBJ Drive
For more information contact Dr. Valentina Glajar
Fall 2018

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
First Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Student Research Symposium
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Patricia Schiaffini-Vedani or 512.245.2360
Friday, November 16, 2018
Japanese Conversation Time: Nihongo Chatto (chat)
1-3 p.m.
ASBN 407
For more information contact Dr. Kaoru Hayashi 512.245.2360 or hayashi@txstate.edu
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Public Lecture
“Dignity, identity and human rights of indigenous women in Mexico in the 21st century”
Marisol Ceh Moo, writer and activist
4 pm
Brazos Hall
For more information contact Dr. Sergio Martinez or Dr. Susana Villanueva Eguia Lis at 512.245.2360
Friday, November 9, 2018
Intercambio: Spanish-Language Mixer
1-2:30 p.m.
Mochas and Javas, 700 N. LBJ Drive #100
For more information contact Dr. Beth Bernstein at 512.245.2079 or Modern Languages at 512.245.2360
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Día de los Muertos Celebration: Burial Ceremonies From Around The World
6-8 p.m.
Centennial Hall 157
For more information contact Gloria Velásquez or 512.245.1354
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Meeting
Rincón Hispano's Second Salsa Lesson
Rincón Hispano is a student organization dedicated to promoting the Spanish language and to exploring the cultural variety of Spanish-speaking populations
6:30-8 p.m.
Comal 103
For more information contact Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Public Lecture
Dr. Robert T. Tally, Jr. (English): "Géocritique: An Introduction to Spatial Literary Studies"
Part of the Central Texas Chapter of American Association of Teachers of French Regional Fall Meeting
9:50-10:50 a.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson or 512.245.2360
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Professional Meeting
Central Texas Chapter of American Association of Teachers of French Regional Fall Meeting
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson or 512.245.2360
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Meeting
Rincón Hispano is a student organization dedicated to promoting the Spanish language and to exploring the cultural variety of Spanish-speaking populations
6:30 p.m.
Comal 103
For more information contact Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza
October 18, 2018
Public Lecture and Film Screening
Dr. Evan Torner (University of Cincinnati): "Race, Socialism, and the East German Science Fiction Film"
Dr. Torner's talk will be followed by the screening of Der schweigende Stern (Kurt Maetzig, 1960).
Part of the Shaping Germany Campus Weeks
5 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information contact Dr. Valentina Glajar
October 15, 2018
Public Lecture
Dr. Mary Beth Stein (George Washington University): "Romeos and Other Spies for East Germany's Foreign Intelligence Service"
Part of the Shaping Germany Campus Weeks
5 p.m.
Flowers Hall 230
For more information contact Dr. Valentina Glajar
October 9, 2018
Public Performance
Festival de Poesía - Poetry Festival
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. David Navarro
October 3, 2018
Rincón Hispano Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall 217
For more information contact Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza
October 5, 2018
Information session: Teaching for the Peace Corps
Educate our world through the Peace Corps. Math, Science, and English-teaching specialists are needed to address global education and training needs at grassroots levels. Help improve a community's education levels, teaching methods, and language competencies, while gaining global skills for your career. Join us at this education-focused information session to learn about Volunteer experiences, ask questions about service, and gain tips to guide you through the application process.
12-1 p.m.
For questions about this event, contact Julie Crow

Septmember-October 2018
Exhibition
Voll der Osten/Totally East: Life in East Germany
Photos by Harald Hauswald
Lampasas 407B
For more information contact Dr. Valentina Glajar
September 28, 2018
Intercambio: Spanish-Language Mixer
Come and join us for our Intercambio (Spanish Language Mixer) at Mochas and Javas for a cultural Spanish-language exchange with international students and language learners. This week's meeting is on Friday, September 28, 1:00pm-2:30pm. We will have free coffee, iced tea, delicious treats, and even prizes! We look forward to seeing you!
1-2:30 p.m.
Mochas and Javas, 700 N. LBJ Drive
For more information, contact Dr. Lis, Dr. Bernstein, or the Modern Languages office at 512.245.2360
September 20, 2018
Club Telenovela
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall 217
For more information contact Dr. Magaret Dunaway or Ms. Maria Diocares
September 19, 2018
Rincón Hispano Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza
September 18, 2018
Peace Corps Information Sessions
11:15 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Flowers Hall 230
For more information contact Mr. Brendan Cavanagh or Dr. Carole Martin
September-December 2018
Stammtisch: Weekly German Language Conversation Hangout
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Aquabrew Restaurant and Brewery
150 S LBJ Drive
For more information contact Ms. Kayla Hill
September-December 2018
Film Screenings
German Kinoabend: Freunde und Feinde
German films with English subtitles. Open to currently-enrolled German students only.
Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Lisa Haegele
September-November 2018
Kaffeestunde - Weekly German coffee hour
Mondays, 12-1 p.m.
Mochas and Javas, 700 N. LBJ Drive
For more information contact Dr. Valentina Glajar
September-November 2018
Le Cercle Français: Texas State French Club
Thursday, September 6th, then Mondays, 5 p.m.
Centennial Hall 220
For more information contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson
September-November 2018
Film Screenings
Spanish Language Film Series Fall 2018
Open to currently-enrolled Spanish students only.
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. David Navarro
August-November 2018
Film Screenings
Le Ciné-Club Français: Road Trip! Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films
Open to currently-enrolled French students only.
Fridays at 3 p.m.
Centennial GO2
For more information contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest
Spring 2018

April 25, 2018
Public Performance
German on Stage presents its annual German play, Bilder, Bibel und Banditen by Tina Segler
7 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Valentina Glajar
April 19, 2018
Public Lecture and Film Screening
"Tiramisu For Two, the movie: Beginning to Break a Wall"
Presenters: Sergio Carvajal-Leone, Director, and Romina Olson, Producer
5-8 p.m.
Alkek Teaching Theater
For more information, contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson or 512.245.2360
April 18, 2018
Noche de Baile Latino
Refreshments will be served
7-10:30 p.m.
George's LBJ
For more information contact Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza (512.245.1983)
April 11, 2018
Rincón Hispano Meeting
Rincón Hispano is a student organization dedicated to promoting the Spanish language and exploring the cultural variety of Spanish speaking populations.
6:30-8 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information, contact Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza or 512.245.1983
April 6, 2018
Spanish MA Reception for Prospective Students and Alumni
Light Catering Provided
6-8 p.m.
Taylor-Murphy Courtyard
RSVP to Dr. Porras, gradspanish@txstate.edu
April 6, 2018
Intercambio: Spanish-Language Mixer
Come join us for Intercambio: Spanish-Language Mixer at Mochas and Javas on L.B.J. Street on Friday, April 6 at 1:00-2:30. Free refreshments and prizes will be offered!
1-2:30 p.m.
Mochas and Javas, 700 N LBJ Dr #100
For more information contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis or call 512.245.2360
March 28, 2018
Rincón Hispano Noche de lotería
Rincón Hispano is a student organization dedicated to promoting the Spanish language and exploring the cultural variety of Spanish speaking populations.
6:30-8 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information, contact Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza or 512.245.1983
March 21, 2018
Rincón Hispano Meeting
Rincón Hispano is a student organization dedicated to promoting the Spanish language and exploring the cultural variety of Spanish speaking populations.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information, contact Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza or 512.245.1983
February 21, 2018
Rincón Hispano Second Meeting
Rincón Hispano is a student organization dedicated to promoting the Spanish language and exploring the cultural variety of Spanish speaking populations.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information, contact Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza or 512.245.1983
February 16, 2018
Intercambio: Spanish-Language Mixer
Come join us for Intercambio: Spanish-Language Mixer at Mochas and Javas on L.B.J. Street on Friday, February 16 at 1:00-2:30. We will be celebrating "El mes de la amistad" (Friendship Month). Free refreshments and prizes will be offered!
1-2:30 p.m.
Mochas and Javas, 700 N LBJ Dr #100
For more information contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis or call 512.245.2360
February 7, 2018
Rincón Hispano First Meeting
Rincón Hispano is a student organization dedicated to promoting the Spanish language and exploring the cultural variety of Spanish speaking populations.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information, contact Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza or 512.245.1983
February-April 2018
Spring 2018 Kinoabend: Takes on German history from the Enlightenment to the Wende
For currently enrolled German students only.
Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.
For more information contact Dr. Lisa Haegele
February-April 2018
Noche de cine: Spanish Film Series
For currently enrolled Spanish students only.
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information, contact your Spanish instructor
January 31 - April 25th
Stammtisch: German Conversation Social
Wednesdays at 5:30-7:00 p.m. (except March 14th)
Vodka Street Bistro, 202 N. LBJ Dr.
For more information, contact Kayla Hill, M.A.
January-April 2018
Le Cercle français: Weekly meetings for students of French language and culture
Thursdays 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Centennial Hall 218
For more information contact Jacob Hennigan or Dr. Di Mauro-Jackson
January-April 2018
French Film Series: 50 Years of Fabulous French Film
Le Ciné-Club Français: Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films.
For currently enrolled French students only.
Fridays, 3 p.m.
Centennial GO2
For more information contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest
January-April 2018
Kaffeestunde: weekly German-language coffee hour
Mondays, 11:30-12:30 p.m.
Mochas and Javas, 700 North LBJ Drive
For more information contact Dr. Valentina Glajar
Fall 2017

November 30, 2017
Public Lecture
"From Art & Beyond: an Artiste in search for Justice in the XXIst Century"
Presenter: Christiane B. Pettersen
3:30-4:30 p.m. (Reception from 2:30-3:30 p.m.)
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson or 512.245.2360
November 15, 2017
Noche de Baile Latino
Join us for a night of Latin dancing featuring DJ Márquez and co-sponsors Ritmo Latino Dance Company
8-10:30 p.m.
George's (first floor of LBJ Student Center)
For more information contact Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza (512.245.1983) or Maria Orozco (469.531.1708)
November 8, 2017
Public Lectures/Symposium
Re-writing El Otro Lado/La Frontera. The New Latino Americanism
Speakers:
Dr. José Palacios
Dr. Francisco Laguna Correa
Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Flowers Hall 230
For more information contact Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza or 512.245.1983
November 1, 2017
Rincón Hispano Fifth Meeting
Rincón Hispano is a student organization dedicated to promoting the Spanish language and exploring the cultural variety of Spanish speaking populations.
5 p.m.
Centennial 221
For more information, contact Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza
October 24, 2017
Public Performance
FESTIVAL DE POESIA HISPANICA: Sponsored by Sigma Delta Pi, the Spanish Honors Society, a presentation of poetry readings and music by faculty and students.
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
For more information, contact Dr. Miriam Balboa Echeverría or 512.245.2083
October 18, 2017
Rincón Hispano Fourth Meeting
Rincón Hispano is a student organization dedicated to promoting the Spanish language and exploring the cultural variety of Spanish speaking populations.
5 p.m.
Centennial 221
For more information, contact Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza
October 16, 2017
Cold War Spy Stories: Roundtable Discussion
Presenters:
Alison Lewis, Professor of German, University Of Melbourne, Australia
Corina L. Petrescu, Associate Professor of German and Humboldt Fellow, University of Mississippi
Susan Morrison, Professor of English, Texas State University
Valentina Glajar, Professor of German, Texas State University
Lisa Haegele, Assistant Professor of German, Texas State University
5-7 p.m.
Flowers Hall 230
For more information contact Valentina Glajar or 512.245.2360
October 6, 2017
Intercambio: Spanish-Language Mixer
Cultural and language exchange for Spanish learners and international students
1-2:20 p.m.
Mochas and Javas, 700 N LBJ Dr #100
For more information contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis or call 512.245.2360
October 4, 2017
Rincón Hispano Third Meeting
Rincón Hispano is a student organization dedicated to promoting the Spanish language and exploring the cultural variety of Spanish speaking populations.
5 p.m.
Centennial 221
For more information, contact Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza
September-December 2017
Noche de cine: directoras, actrices, violencia y denuncia en el cine mexicano del siglo XXI
For currently enrolled Spanish students only
Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information, contact your Spanish instructor
September - August 2017
Kinoabend: "Von Berlin nach Wien: Großstadtfilme aus Deutschland und Österreich"
Open to currently enrolled German students only
Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Lisa Haegele
September 20, 2017
Rincón Hispano Second Meeting
Rincón Hispano is a student organization dedicated to promoting the Spanish language and exploring the cultural variety of Spanish speaking populations.
4-5 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information, contact Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza
September - October 2017
Kaffeestunde: weekly German-language coffee hour
Mondays, 11:30-12:30 p.m.
Mochas and Javas, 700 North LBJ Drive
For more information contact Dr. Valentina Glajar
September - December 2017
Stammtisch: German Conversation Social
Wednesdays at 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Vodka Street Bistro, 202 N. LBJ Dr.
For more information, contact Kayla Hill, M.A.
September - December 2017
French Film Series: If it's Friday, it must be Belgium!
Le Ciné-Club Français: Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films.
For currently enrolled French students only.
Fridays, 3 p.m.
Centennial GO2
For more information contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest
September - December 2017
Le Cercle Français (The French Club)
The French Club is open to all students of all levels interested in French language and culture.
Thursdays, 5-6 p.m.
Centennial 221
For more information contact Dr. Moira DiMauro-Jackson
Summer 2017

August 3-9, 2017
Public Performance
Bilingual adaptation of William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors / La comedia de las equivocaciones
Presented through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the support of the Departments of Modern Languages and English.
Free and open to the public.
8 p.m. (August 3-5 and 7-9)
1 p.m. (August 6th)
Centennial Hall G02
Spring 2017

April 28, 2017
Intercambio: Spanish Language Mixer
Cultural and language exchange for Spanish learners and international students
1-2:30 p.m.
Mochas and Javas, 700 N LBJ Dr #100
For more information contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis or call 512.245.2360
April 27, 2017
Public Performance
Der Teufel liest auch Kleinanzeigen von Bernd Spehling
Performed by the students of German 3305: German on Stage
Directed by Dr. Valentina Glajar and Hailee Anderson
7-9 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information contact Dr. Valentina Glajar or call 512.245.2360
April 9, 2017
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Spring 2017 Induction Ceremony
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Daniel Guerrero, Mayor of San Marcos
2-3 p.m.
Alkek Teaching Theater
For more information contact Dr. Catherine Jaffe
April 7, 2017
Spanish MA Reception
6-8 p.m.
Taylor-Murphy Courtyard
For more information contact Dr. J. Yuri Porras
March 31, 2017
Intercambio: Spanish Language Mixer
1-2:30 p.m.
Mochas and Javas, 700 N LBJ Dr #100
For more information contact Dr. Beth Bernstein or Dr. Susana Lis
February-April 2016
Noche de cine: Cubano
For currently enrolled Spanish students only
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information, contact your Spanish instructor
February 23, 2017
Public Lecture
"Cervantes's Immaterial Bodies"
Dr. Anne J. Cruz
Professor of Spanish and Cooper Fellow Emerita, University of Miami
Corresponding Member of Spain's Royal Academy of History
5:15-6:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Catherine Jaffe or 512.245.2360
February - April 2017
German Film Series
Mal ernst, mal heiter: neue Filme aus Deutschland und Österreich
Open to currently enrolled German students only
Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Ewa Siwak
January - April 2017
Stammtisch: German Conversation Social
Wednesdays at 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Vodka Street Bistro, 202 N. LBJ Dr.
For more information, contact Kayla Hill, M.A.
January - April 2017
Kaffeestunde: weekly German-language coffee hour
Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Mochas and Javas, 700 North LBJ Drive
For more information contact Dr. Valentina Glajar
January - April 2017
Le Cercle Français (The French Club)
The French Club is open to all students of all levels interested in French language and culture.
Thursdays, 5-6 p.m.
Centennial 220
For more information contact Dr. Moira DiMauro-Jackson
January-April 2017
French Film Series: Classic French Cinema
Le Ciné-Club Français: Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films.
For currently enrolled French students only.
Fridays, 3 p.m.
Centennial GO2
For more information contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest
Fall 2016

December 7 and 8, 2016
The Game of Love and Chance: An Adaptation of Marivaux's Classic Comedy
Performed by the Fall 2016 Acting French Class
6 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Carole Martin
November 18, 2016
Study Abroad Info Session
Another World: Learning, Living & Volunteering in Florence & Amalfi Coast, Italy: INFO SESSION
Presented by Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson
2-3 p.m.
Thorton International House Conference Room
For more information, contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson
November 10, 2016
Public Lecture: "The Holocaust in France: insights from survivors' oral histories"
Speaker: Maël Le Noc. Mr. Le Noc is a PhD student in Geography at Texas State University working under the supervision of Dr. Alberto Giordano. He grew up in France and received his Master’s degree in Geography from Texas State University in May 2016. His main research interests include historical GIS and the Geography of the Holocaust, with a focus on family separations.
3:30-4:30 p.m., with Q&A following lecture
Centennial Hall G02
For more information, contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson
November 8, 2016
Public Lecture: "The French Grandeur: Urban Spaces, Social Life and Celebration of Antiquity in 18th and 19th Century France"
Speaker: Dr. Angela Lombardi (UTSA). Dr. Lombardi's research, in the field of historic preservation, focuses on management of historic built heritage and archaeology within contemporary urban landscapes in an international context.
3:30-4:30 p.m., with Q&A following lecture
Centennial Hall G02
For more information, contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson
November 6, 2016
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Fall 2016 Induction Ceremony
Speakers:
Dr. Heather Galloway, President, Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 325
Dean of the Honors College
Dr. Michael Hennessy, Keynote Speaker
Dean of the College of Liberal Arts
2-3 p.m.
LBJ Student Center Ballroom
For more information, contact Dr. Catherine Jaffe
October 12, 2016
Study Arabic Abroad, Why? Where? and When?
PowerPoint Presentation on the Amman (Jordan) Study Abroad program
Noha Mohama-Akkari, Arabic Instructor
Ila Mar, Study Abroad Representative
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information contact Mrs. Noha Mohama-Akkari or 512-245-2496
October-November 2016
Noche de cine: Spanish Film Series
For currently enrolled Spanish students only
Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information, contact your Spanish instructor
September-December 2016
Club Telenovela
Club Telenovela provides an informal setting for students to practice Spanish and improve comprehension by watching a Spanish-language soap opera with other students of Spanish and Spanish speakers. Our selection for Fall 2016 is "¿Dónde está Elisa?", a series about the mysterious disappearance of the teenaged daughter of a wealthy couple.
Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m.
Flowers Hall 127
For more information, contact Dr. Margaret Dunaway
September-December 2016
Le Cercle Français: Texas State French Club
Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m.
Various locations (see flyer)
For more information contact Dr. Moira DiMauro-Jackson
September-November 2016
Stammtisch: German Conversation Social
Wednesdays at 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Vodka Street Bistro, 202 N. LBJ Dr.
For more information, contact Kayla Hill, M.A.
September-November 2016
German Film Series
Deutschland '83 (eight episodes) and Er ist wieder da
Presented in German with English subtitles
For currently enrolled German students only
Most Fridays at 12:30 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information, contact Dr. Uwe Moeller
September-December 2016
Kaffeestunde: German Conversation Hour
Mondays, 1-2 p.m.
Mochas and Javas, 700 North LBJ Drive
For more information, contact Dr. Valentina Glajar
September-December 2016
French Film Series: Classic French Cinema
Le Ciné-Club Français: Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films.
For currently enrolled French students only
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. in Centennial GO2
For more information contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest or 512.245.2493
Spring 2016

April 23, 2016
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Initiation Ceremony
Presenter: Dr. Heather Galloway, Dean, Honors College
President, Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 325
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Evans Auditorium
For more information contact Dr. Catherine M. Jaffe or honors@txstate.edu
Newspaper Announcement
University press release (via Internet Archive)
April 8, 2016
Spanish M.A. Reception for Alumni, Current & Prospective Students
6 - 8 p.m.
Taylor-Murphy Courtyard
Sponsored by the Graduate College and the Department of Modern Languages
Light Snacks and Refreshments Provided
RSVP by March 24, 2016 or for more information: porras@txstate.edu
March 29th, 2016
Public Lecture(s)
"El cuento en el siglo XXI: la narrativa breve de Mercedes Abad y Jon Bilbao"
Dr. Ángeles Encinar
12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Sharon Ugalde or 512.245.2360
March 24th, 2016
Public Lecture(s)
"A Dream for the Future: Inspirational Lessons from Dominique Mwankumi"
Dominique Mwankumi, Congolese illustrator and artist Oral Memory Repository) and Dr. Anne Cirella-Urrutia, HTU
2:30 - 4 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Di Mauro-Jackson or 512.245.2360
February - April 2016
Noche de Cine: Spring 2016
Screenings on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in Centennial Hall GO2
For more information contact Dr. Sergio Martínez, Ida Benavides, Carla Gómez or 512.245.2360
February - April 2016
Der Deutsche Kinoabend presents: Spring 2016 German Film Series
Der Deutsche Kinoabend: Weekly screenings of German films.
Screenings on Thursdays at 5:15 p.m. in Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Ulrich Bach or 512.245.7695
January - April 2016
Kaffeestunde: German Language Conversation Social
German speakers of all proficiency levels welcome.
Meetings on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (through February 26th)
and Mondays from 5 - 6 p.m. (March 7th - April 25th)
Mochas and Javas, N. LBJ and Sessom Drive
For more information, contact Dr. Michael Conner or Dr. Ewa Siwak
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Public Lecture(s)
Back to Barataria: Documentary Directors: Daniel García Antón and Edgar Melo
5:30 p.m.
Centennial GO2
For more information contact Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza
January - April
Le Cercle Français Weekly Meeting
Every Wednesday at 6:15 p.m.
800 N. LBJ Dr., Apartment # 124 (near Grins)
For more information contact Rebecca Geng or Dr. Moira di Mauro-Jackson or 512.245.2360
January - April 2016
French Film Series: Let's Get Animated!
Le Ciné-Club Français: Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. in Centennial GO2
For more information contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest or 512.245.2493
January - April 2016
La Table Française: The French Table
La Table Française: The French Table is a weekly lunch for all people interested in speaking and practicing French in a casual setting.
Meetings on Fridays at 12 p.m. in the Den Food Court.
For more information contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest or 512.245.2493
Fall 2015

November 11, 2015
Film Screening: Ashurajō no Hitomi
Presented by the Japanese Cinema Club
5 - 7 p.m.
Taylor-Murphy History Building 101
For more information contact Ms. Eden Hill or 512.438.9747
November 10, 2015
Public Lecture
Rows of Memory: A Conversation with Drs. Saúl Sánchez, Antonio Rivera, and Juan Rodríguez about their personal "common experience" with Dr. Thomas Rivera.
Book signing, question and answer session, and reception will follow.
This is a Common Experience event.
6 - 8 p.m.
The Witliff Collections
Alkek Library
For more information contact Margaret Dunaway or María Diocares or 512.245.2360
October - December
Le Cercle Français Weekly Meeting
Every Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Copper Beech Clubhouse  
1701 Mill St, San Marcos, TX 78666
  For more information contact Dr. Moira di Mauro-Jackson or 512.245.2360
October 24, 2015
Fall Meeting du Central Texas Chapter of the AATF
9 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Moira di Mauro-Jackson or 512.245.2360
September - November 2015
Kaffeestunde: German Language Conversation Group
For German speakers and learners of all levels, novice to native.
Wednesdays, 4 - 5 p.m. at Mochas and Javas
700 N. LBJ Street, San Marcos, TX 78666
For more information contact Dr. M. Michael Conner or Dr. Ewa Siwak
September - November 2015
Stammtisch: German Language Conversation Group
For German speakers and learners of all levels, novice to native;
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Vodka Street Global Bistro
202 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
For more information contact Ms. Kayla Hill or 512.245.7494
September - November 2015
Der Deutsche Kinoabend presents: Fall 2015 German Film Series
Der Deutsche Kinoabend: Weekly screenings of German films.
Screenings on Thursdays at 5:15 p.m. in Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Ulrich Bach or 512.245.7695
September - November 2015
Noche de Cine: Fall 2015
Screenings on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. in Centennial Hall GO2
For more information contact Alba Melgar or Gloria Velásquez or 512.245.1353
August - November 2015
La Table Française: The French Table
La Table Française: The French Table is a weekly lunch for all people interested in speaking and practicing French in a casual setting.
Meetings on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. in the Den Food Court.
For more information contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest or 512.245.2493
August - November 2015
French Film Series: Bon appétit!
Le Ciné-Club Français: Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. in Centennial GO2
For more information contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest or 512.245.2493
Summer 2015

July 23 - August 2, 2015
Public Performance
Bilingual (English/Spanish) adaptation of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors / La Comedia de las equivocaciones
8 p.m. (Thursday - Saturday) and 1 p.m. (Sundays)
Centennial G02
For more information, contact David Navarro
Spring 2015

April 23, 2015
Public Performance
Biedermann und die Brandstifter (The Arsonists) by Max Frisch
Presented by the students of GER 3305: German on Stage
Directed by Dr. Valentina Glajar and Natalie Green
7 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information, contact Dr. Valentina Glajar
April 20-24, 2015
2015 Italian Film Festival
Screenings on April 20, 23, and 24 at 6 p.m.
Derrick 108
For more information contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson or 512.245.1352
April 10, 2015
Teaching Religion in Cervantes and Unamuno: Conversion, Faith, and Identity
Lecture (conference registration required)
Dr. Catherine Jaffe, Texas State University
Comal 116
6 - 7:30 p.m.
For more information contact the Philosophy Department at 512.245.2285 or email philosophy@txstate.edu
April 10, 2015
Teaching Golden Age Jewish Literature of Sepharad in the Spanish Literature classroom: Challenges and Benefits
Lecture (conference registration required)
Dr. David Navarro, Texas State University
Comal 116
6 - 7:30 p.m.
For more information contact the Philosophy Department at 512.245.2285 or email philosophy@txstate.edu
April 10, 2015
Lower the Drawbridge! Placing the Modern Student into a Medieval World
Lecture (conference registration required)
Dr. Yasmine Beale-Rivaya, Texas State University
Comal 116
6 - 7:30 p.m.
For more information contact the Philosophy Department at 512.245.2285 or email philosophy@txstate.edu
April 7, 2015
From Behind What Landscape: A Bilingual Poetry Reading
Public Lecture
Luis Muñoz, poet from Spain
5:30 p.m.
Flowers Hall 230
For more information contact Dr. Sharon Ugalde
March 26, 2015
On the Other Side of the Moon: Sicilians in the US Who Have Succeeded
Public Lecture
Lucio Luca, journalist, La Repubblica magazine
Maria Elena Vittoretti, editor, La Repubblica magazine
3 p.m.
Derrick Hall 108
For more information contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson or 512.245.1352
March 24, 2015
Translation and Cultural Transfer in the Eighteenth Century: A Transatlantic Triangle
Public Lecture in English
Historian Mónica Bolufer Peruga, Professor, University of Valencia, Spain
5 p.m.
Flowers Hall 230
For more information contact Dr. Catherine Jaffe or 512.245.2492
February 23, 2015
Mafia and Freemasonry: Global Crime. A Hundred Years of Conspiracy
Public Lecture
Piero Messina, journalist, L’Espresso magazine
3 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information contact Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson or 512.245.1352
February - April 2015
Noche de Cine: Primavera 2015
Screenings on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. in Centennial Hall GO2
For more information contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez or 512.245.3071
February - April 2015
Der Deutsche Kinoabend presents: Love/Dub Fest
Der Deutsche Kinoabend: Weekly screenings of German films.
Screenings on Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. in Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Ms. Kayla Hill or 512.245.7494
January - May 2015
French Film Series: Movies About Real Events and Real People
Le Ciné-Club Français: Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. in Centennial GO2
Fall 2014

November 18, 2014
Latinos and Sports in the Southwest: Lecture Series
Public Lecture and Film Screening
William Winokur: "The Perfect Game and Transcending Fairy Tales" and viewing of The Perfect Game
6:00 p.m. (reception at 5:30 p.m.)
The Witliff Collections
Albert B. Alkek Library
For more information contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez or 512.245.3071
November 10 - 13, 2014
Film Festival: 25th Anniversary End of the Cold War and Fall of the Berlin Wall
Film screenings at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Centennial Hall G01 and G02
For more information contact Dr. Valentina Glajar or 512.245.3073
November 3, 2014
Día de los Muertos 2014: Dancing with Death
Public Performance
5:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Gloria Velásquez or Alba Melgar or 512.245.1354
October 21, 2014
Latinos and Sports in the Southwest: Lecture Series
Public Lecture
Ignacio M Garcia: "Constructing a Mexican American Powerhouse While Remaining Colorblind"
6:00 p.m. (reception at 5:30 p.m.)
The Witliff Collections
Albert B. Alkek Library
For more information contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez or 512.245.3071
Semptember - December 2014
Noche de Cine: Los deportes en el cine hispánico
Screenings on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. in Centennial Hall GO2
Screening on November 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the Witliff Collections, Alkek Library
For more information contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez or 512.245.3071
September - November 2014
Der Deutsche Kinoabend presents: Comedy Film Series
Der Deutsche Kinoabend: Weekly screenings of German films.
Screenings on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. in Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Ulrich Bach or 512.245.7695
September 16, 2014
Latinos and Sports in the Southwest: Lecture Series
Public Lecture
Jorge Iber: "Sport as a Vehicle for Breaking Down Barriers: Some Historical Examples from Texas and Elsewhere in the Southwest and West"
6:00 p.m. (reception at 5:30 p.m.)
The Witliff Collections
Albert B. Alkek Library
For more information contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez or 512.245.3071
September 16, 2014
Latinos and Sports in the Southwest: Lecture Series
Photo Exhibit
Opening Reception: "Striving for Success: Latino Athletes at Texas State"
3 p.m.
Brazos Hall
For more information contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez or 512.245.3071
September 16, 2014
Latinos and Sports in the Southwest: Lecture Series
Photo Exhibit
Opening Reception: "Striving for Success: Latino Athletes at Texas State"
3 p.m.
Brazos Hall
For more information contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez or 512.245.3071
August - November 2014
French Film Series: From Comedy Sketch to Screen
Le Ciné-Club Français: Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. in Centennial GO2
Spring 2014

April 23, 2014
Public Performance
Der gute Mensch von Sezuan (The Good Person of Szechwan) by Bertolt Brecht
Presented by the students of GER 3305: German on Stage
Directed by Dr. Valentina Glajar and Leigh Ann Clemons
7 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information, contact Dr. Valentina Glajar
March 19, 2014
Hispanic Spring Fair: Lazos Latinos
Career Fair and Undergraduate/Graduate Spanish Advising Session
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Breezeway outside Centennial G02
For more information contact Dr. Agustín Cuadrado or 512.245.2254
February - April 2014
Noche de Cine: Spanish language films from Spain and Latin America
Screenings on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. in Centennial Hall GO2
For more information contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez or 512.245.3071
January - April 2014
Der Deutsche Kinoabend presents: East German Film Series
Der Deutsche Kinoabend: Weekly screenings of German films.
Screenings on Thursdays at 5 p.m. in Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Ulrich Bach or 512.245.7695
January - April 2014
French Film Series: Old Waves/New Waves: 1958-1971
Le Ciné-Club Français: Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. in Centennial GO2
Fall 2013

October 31, 2013
Texas State Study Abroad Fair
Representatives of different programs will be providing information to those interested in studying, teaching, working, and/or researching abroad. The fair reflects the university's emphasis on internationalization and all interested parties are encouraged to attend.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
LBJ Student Center Ballroom
For more information contact Ms. April Castro or 512.245.1967
October 29, 2013
Poetry Readings
Festival Internacional de Poesia y musica por la Paz
Modern Languages students and faculty will read from famous Latin American and Hispanic poets and all languages are welcome. Students from across campus will participate.
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information contact Dr. Miriam Balboa Echeverría or Mr. José Martínez
October 15, 2013
Public Lecture
Self-employment Along the U.S.-Mexico Border
A Presentation by Dr. Alberto Dávila, Professor of Economics and Finance and Chair, University of Texas Pan American
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The Witliff Collections
Alkek Library
For more information contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez or 512.245.3071
October 15, 2013
Reception
Self-employment Along the U.S.-Mexico Border
A Presentation by Dr. Alberto Dávila, Professor of Economics and Finance and Chair, University of Texas Pan American
6 - 6:30 p.m.
The Witliff Collections
Alkek Library
For more information contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez or 512.245.3071
October 10, 2013
Rincón Hispano presents:
Día de la Raza
6 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information contact Dr. Tanya Weimer
September-November 2013
Conservatorios
Weekly activities organized by members of Sigma Delta Pi Epsilon Beta Chapter
Centennial 220
For more information contact Dr. Miriam Balboa Echeverría or Mr. José Martínez
September 17, 2013
Reception
Ladrillería: The Brickmakers of Reynosa, Mexico
3 p.m.
Center for the Study of the Southwest
Brazos Hall
For more information contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez or 512.245.3071
September 17, 2013
Public Lecture
Ladrillería: The Brickmakers of Reynosa, Mexico
Presentation
6 p.m.
The Witliff Collections
Alkek Library
For more information contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez or 512.245.3071
September - November 2013
Spanish-Language Film Series
Noche de Cine Fall 2013
Screenings on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. in Centennial Hall GO2
For more information contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez or 512.245.3071
September - November 2013
Der deutsche Kinoabend: German Film Series.
Screenings on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in Centennial G02
For more information contact Dr. Ulrich Bach or 512.245.7695
August - December 2013
French Film Series: Classical French Cinema.
Le Ciné-Club Français: Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. in Centennial GO2
Spring 2013

Spring 2013 Events
April 25, 2013
Public Performance
Die Physiker (The Physicists) by Friedrich Duerrenmatt
Presented by the students of GER 3305: German on Stage
Directed by Dr. Valentina Glajar and Wyatt Constantine
7 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information, contact Dr. Valentina Glajar
April 25, 2013
Public Lectures
Hauteville House, Steampunk, and the Origins of the Graphic Novel in France
"Reinventing Storytelling for Grownups: the Birth of the Comic Strip—1820s-1850s"
Dr. Philippe Willems, Northern Illinois University
"Punk à la vapeur? Steampunk in the French Mode"
Dr. Melanie Hawthorne, Texas A&M University
Q&A with Mr. Fred Duval, author of Hauteville House and other graphic novel series
4 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information, contact Dr. Jennifer Forrest
April 11, 2013
Symposium and Public Lectures
Border Writers / Escritores de la Frontera: A Literary Symposium
Panel Presenters: Norma E. Cantú, Christine Granados, Reyna Grande, Domingo Martínez, Chuy Ramírez, Alberto Ramón, Sergio Troncoso
3:30 - 10 p.m.
Wittliff Collection, Alkek Library, Seventh Floor
For more information contact Dr. Sergio Martínez or Dr. Jaime Mejía
March 21, 2013
Public Lecture
"Historic Realism? García Márquez's Colombia, 1928-1991"
Professor Michael LaRosa, Rhodes College
3:30 p.m.
Centennial GO2
For more information contact Dr. Sharon Ugalde or 512.245.3072
March 19, 2013
Public Lecture
"Pasado de moda: Re-assessing Latin American Fashion"
Regina A. Root, Class of 1963 Term Distinguished Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures at The College of William and Mary
5 p.m.
Centennial GO1
For more information contact Dr. Heather Bamford or 512.245.3070
February 27, 2013
Public Lecture
"La literatura dominicana: su escenario en las letras hispanoamericanas"
René Rodríguez Soriano (writer) and Rubén Sánchez Féliz
12:30 - 1:40 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez or 512.245.3071
February-April 2013
Spanish-Language Film Series
Noche de Cine Spring 2013
Screenings on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. in Centennial Hall GO2
For more information contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez or 512.245.3071
January-April 2013
Der deutsche Kinoabend: German Film Series.
Screenings on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. in Centennial G02
January-April 2013
Public Lectures and Film Screenings
Le Ciné-Club Français: Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. in Centennial GO2
Fall 2012

Fall 2012 Events
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Public Performance
Le Paradis des femmes (The Paradise of Women), An Interpretation of L'Île des esclaves by Marivaux
Presented by The French Acting Class
7 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information contact Dr. Carole Martin or 512.245.2489
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Public Performance
Molière Than Thou by Timothy Mooney
7 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact 512.245.2360
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Public Lecture
"Critical issues of Equity in Education"
Sylvia Mendez, civil rights activist and 2011 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient
6 p.m.
The Wittliff Collection, Alkek Library, seventh floor
For more information contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez or Dr. Jesse Gainer
October-December 2012
Spanish-Language Film Series
Paisajes del Mundo Hispano en el Cine / Sceneries of the Hispanic World in Film
For more information contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez or 512.245.3071
Screenings on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. in Centennial Hall GO2
Monday, October 15, 2012
Poetry Reading
Poetry Festival for Peace
Students and faculty from across campus and guests will read poems by universally well-known Latin American and Spanish poets. Guest reader, Dr. Jeff Gordon, Department of Philosophy, will read Pablo Neruda’s work and a selection of American poets. Faculty will read also in German, Italian, and Japanese. All languages are welcome.
2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information, contact Dr. Miriam Balboa Echeverría
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Symposium
Symposium on Modern Spanish Culture (from the margins)
Dr. Mary Coffey, Pomona College, "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: Competing Notions of the Subaltern in Emilia Pardo Bazán's Short Fiction"
Dr. María Elena Soliño, University of Houston, "From Blue Shirts to Aprons: Representations of Femininity in Early Postwar Film"
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
For more information contact Dr. Catherine Jaffe or 512.245.2360
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Public Lecture
Common Experience Brown Bag Lecture:
"Recovering an 18th-Century Woman's Life in Spanish Archives"
Dr. Catherine Jaffe
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
ASBN 353
For more information contact Dr. Catherine Jaffe or 512.245.2360
August-November 2012
Public Lectures and Film Screenings
Le Ciné-Club Français: Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. in Centennial GO2
Spring 2012

Thursday, April 26, 2012
Public Performance
Der kaukasische Kreidekreis by Bertolt Brecht 7:30 p.m.
Centennial G02
For more information contact Dr. Valentina Glajar
March 31, 2012
Meeting of the Central Texas Chapter of American Association of Teachers of French
Public Lectures
Dr. Philippe Seminet: "Apprendre le français en ligne: les avantages de Français interactif"
Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson: "Contes and légendes du monde francophone: Fiches pédagogiques avec un "Twist" Multiculturel"
Ms. Florence Lemoine: "Utilisation de la radio en cours de français"
Ms. Esther Boateng:"Idées pour motiver des élèves en français"
Dr. Helen Gant Guillory: "Une introduction à la phonétique française : la mélodie de l’intonation"
9:30 a.m.
Centennial HALL G02
Friday March 23, 2012
Public Performance
Música española del siglo XVIII y Recepción: A concert and reception offered by the Ibero-American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies
Texas State faculty musicians: Ian Davidson (oboe), Jason Kwak (piano), Yuri Porras (voice), Charles Ditto (piano)
7:15 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Rio Grande Ballroom - West / Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk
For more information contact: Dr. Catherine Jaffe / 512.245.2360
February-April 2012
Spanish-Language Film Series: Noche de Cine: El cine hispano contemporáneo [Contemporary Hispanic Film]
Contact Ms. Melissa Jasso at mj24@txstate.edu / 512.245.6267 or Dr. Sergio M. Martínez / 512.245.3071
Screenings on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. in Centennial Hall GO2
February-April 2012
Der deutsche Kinoabend: German Film Series.
Screenings on Thursdays at 5 p.m. in Centennial G02
January-April 2012
Le Ciné-Club Français: Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. in Centennial GO2
Fall 2011

November 8, 2011
Public Lecture and Film Screening
389 Miles: Living the Border
Documentary Director: Luis Carlos Davis
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall GO2
For more information contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez or 512.245.3071
September 14, 2011
Public Lecture and Film Screening
"From Hombres de maíz to King Corn"
Dr. Arturo Arias (introduction by Dr. Miriam Echeverria)
3:15 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Centennial Hall GO2
For more information contact Alba Melgar or Gloria Velásquez
August-December 2011
Le Ciné-Club Français: Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. in Centennial GO2
Spanish-Language Film Series: Noche de Cine: La Novela Hispanoamericana y Española en el Cine [Spanish and Spanish-American Novels in Film]
Contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez or 512.245.3071
Screenings on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. in Centennial Hall GO2
Spring 2011

April 13, 2011
Public Reading
“Cuentos del valle del Río Bravo: Una presentación por Rolando Hinojosa-Smith”
“Tales From the Rio Grande Valley: A Reading by Rolando Hinojosa-Smith”
Rolando Hinojosa-Smith
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Centennial Hall GO2
March 24, 2011
Public Lecture and Illustrator Workshop
"From Oral Tradition and Traditional Stories to Written and New Stories"
Dominique Mwankumi
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall Teaching Theater (G02)
February 25, 2011
Immigrant America - A Public Symposium
12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Alkek Library Teaching Theater
February-April 2011
Spanish-Language Film Series: Noche de Cine: La ciudad latinoamericana en el cine [The Latin-American City in Film]
Contact Dr. Sergio M. Martínez sm55@txstate.edu or 512.245.3071
Screenings on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in Centennial Hall GO2
February 4, 2011
VIDA Y HONOR | LIFE & HONOR: The ROLANDO HINOJOSA & MIGUEL MÉNDEZ Literary Symposium
The Wittliff Collection / Alkek Library / 7th Floor
8:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
February-April 2011
German Film Series: East Germany.
Screenings on Thursdays at 5 p.m. in Centennial G02
January-April 2011
Le Ciné-Club Français: Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. in Centennial GO2
Spring 2010

April 17, 2010
Public Lecture and Film Screening
"The 1940’s: The Golden Age in Film and Music in Mexico"
Dr. Michael Nelson Miller, instructor, Department of History, Texas State University
The presentation will be followed by the screening of María Candelaria
Lecture 3 p.m. Centennial Hall G02
Film 5 p.m. Centennial Hall G02
Co-sponsors: Rincón Hispano Universitario, the Department of Modern Languages, the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and the College of Education
March 16, 2010
Public Lecture
"Los representantes de la América hispana en las Cortes de Cádiz de 1812"
Prof. María Victoria López-Cordón Cortezo, Catedrática de Historia Moderna, Universidad Complutense, Madrid
5 p.m., Centennial Hall G02
Co-sponsored by the Department of Modern Languages and the Department of History
January-May 2010
Le Ciné-Club Français: Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. in Centennial GO2
January-May 2010
La Noche de Cine: weekly screenings of Spanish-language films.
Screenings on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in Centennial GO2
Fall 2009

August-December 2009
Le Ciné-Club Français: Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films.
Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. in Centennial GO2
August-December 2009
La Noche de Cine: Bi-weekly screenings of Spanish-language films.
Screenings on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in Centennial GO2
October 8, 2009
Timothy Mooney: Keeping Molière Alive
Tim Mooney will be doing a workshop on the life of Molière, and a presentation of his one-man performance, "Molière Than Thou".
7 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
October 26, 2009
J. K. Huysmans Colloquium
Public Lectures:
Dr. Marc Smeets, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
"Huysmans and the Novel of Conversion"
Dr. Robert Ziegler, Montana Tech, the University of Montana
"Women's Beds in J.-K. Huysmans: The Departure Point of a Spiritual Journey"
Dr. Elizabeth Emery, Montclair State University, New Jersey
"Huysmans and the Nineteenth-Century Cult of Interior Design"
3 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
Spring 2009

March 23-April 9, 2009
Tournées International Film Festival & Symposium: Filmmaking and Civic Responsibility
Texas State University-San Marcos
March 26, 2009
Dr. Jim Coleman, Open University, U.K.
Public lecture: Distance language learning and new technologies: Research and teaching at the UK Open University
3 p.m.
Centennial Hall G02
April 9, 2009
Dr. María Payares Grau, Universitat de Illes Balears, Spain
Public Lecture: Representaciones mitológicas de la mujer en la poesía femenina española contemporánea: Eva y Penélope
5:15 p.m.
Centennial Hall 220
Sponsored by the Department of Modern Languages

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