Spanish and Portuguese Studies

“I am honored to introduce this Fall 2021 Newsletter in my capacity as the new chair of SPS,” writes Luis Álvarez-Castro.

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Our dear (and irreplaceable) office manager Tania Fleming underwent a kidney transplant on November 6, 2021.

Read more "Tania is recovering well!"

University of Florida Gator Nation Giving Day will be held on February 17, 2022.

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Numerous faculty and students in the department have recently received awards and honors.

Read more "SPS Faculty and Students Awards and Highlights"

The Spanish and Portuguese internship program continues to flourish. This semester nine students participated in internships on and off campus.

Read more "Beyond120 Spanish and Portuguese Internship Program"

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies welcomes John Flanagan, who has been hired as Administrative Coordinator for Lower Division Spanish.

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Authors and scholars from Latin America and the United States shared their thoughts about political and environmental crises in science fiction.

Read more "Latin America Writes Back 2.0"

Andrea Villa’s research explores the possibility of a feminine neobaroque aesthetic in the literature and visual arts in Latin America.

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Professor Diego Pascual y Cabo has just published a new volume with Julio Torres.

Read more "Aproximaciones al estudio del español como lengua de herencia"

During this intensive experience, students will travel to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to learn together with the Y no había luz company how to apply theater in communities that have experienced trauma.

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University of Florida alumna Dr. Alegría Ribadeneira was named Distinguished Professor at Colorado State University Pueblo, recognizing her work at her institution and beyond.

Read more "Alumni Spotlight: Alegría Ribadeneira"