UMass Forum 2012: Contemporary Issues in Latino Politics, Research and Education
Event Date: October 11, 2012 - 10 a.m.
Event Type: Open to public | Location: UMass Boston — McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor, Ryan Lounge. 100 William T. Morrissey Blvd. Boston, MA 02125
Sponsored by:
Latino Studies Program, Gastón Institute, University College, Casa Latina, Oíste? and Centro Presente
9:00- 10:45 a.m.
Experiential Pedagogy in the Caribbean
Julian Jefferies (California State University at Fullerton)
11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Coping with cancer: The Vieques, PR Project
Luis Galanes (University of Puerto Rico), Lorna Rivera (University of Massachusetts), Laura Maldonado & Laura Mendoza (University of Puerto Rico), Diego Gómez-Aristizábal (University of Massachusetts)
12:30-1:00 p.m.
Lunch- Delicious food from La Lechonera will be served
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
The Latino vote in Massachusetts
Keynote speaker: Alejandra St.Guillen (Oiste) Commentator: Abel Cano
2:45-4:00 p.m.
Immigration reform? What can Latinos expect from Obama and Romney
Keynote speaker: Patricia Montes (Centro Presente)
