El Pulso Fall 2011 - Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center

El Pulso
Fall 2011
All about
METAS
2011-2012
From the METAS
Welcoming BBQ to the
METAS course and events,
our Graduate Assistant
gives us insides on the
events and classes that took
place this semester.
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Latin Fest heats
up Jorgensen
From the salsa rhythms of the
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“Bobby” Rodriguez Orchestra,
to the record breaking “hits” of
Cheo Feliciano, Latin Fest was
the place to be on October 1st.
Fall 2011 Recap
We take a look back at all the
events held and sponsored by
PRLACC during the Fall
semester.
Homecoming 2011:
Kickin’ it Old School!
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And first place for LipSync goes to…
P-R-L-A-C-C, PRLACC!
We bring you all the action from Homecoming week,
including the parade and the most anticipated event
of the week, the LipSync competition.
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Interested in applying to become a
mentor or mentee?
The application
will be available in
Spring 2012
PRLACC Scholarship
METAS First Year Experience
By Lois S. Ramírez
Continuing the tradition of mentoring our Latino students. This
Year our FYE METAS class was very successful. We kicked off the
year with our annual METAS BBQ, where the Mentors and Mentees
finally met.
For this year we tried to showcase all the services provided by the
university. We took a field trip to the Dairy Bar and while enjoying
our delicious UConn made ice cream we learned about nutrition.
We also had the Rainbow center’s Speakers Bureau, who came to
talk to the Mentees about being a LGBTQ student at UConn.
Other speakers from different departments and organizations
throughout the campus such as mental health services, sexperts,
and career services came to talk to the students about all the
opportunities and programs available for them.
We finished the course with the decoration of the center for the
holidays. The Mentors and Mentees shared time together while
decorating Santa and elf hats. To wrap up the event, the Mentors,
Mentees and Staff for 2011-2012 recorded a holiday greeting that
was sent via email. This semester was once again a wonderful
experience for all of us involved in METAS. Thank you for making
this semester a semester to remember.
The PRLACC Scholarship Award was
established to honor UConn students
who have advanced the role and
contributions of Latinos in society.
The application will be available in
Spring 2012.
Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award
The Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award
honors a UConn faculty and/or staff
member who has advanced the role and
contributions of Latinos at UConn and the
community.
The application will be available in
Spring 2012.
Hablas Ñ?
Come and practice Spanish with
El Club de Español.
Library Language Center
Thursdays 7:30pm – 8:30pm
PRLACC
Last Thursday of the month
7:15pm – 8:50pm
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Latino Staff Highlight:
Christian Navarro
By Dr. Gladys M. Santiago-Tosado
In El Pulso, the Puerto Rican/Latin American
Cultural Center will be including interviews of
Latinos, who are behind the scenes, active on
campus or around the community, through our
newsletter, El Pulso, and the blog El Pulso
Highlights: Connecting Latinos around the World.
In this edition, we highlight two Latinos of our
community, one is a Researcher Assistant,
Christian Navarro, and the other one is a work
study student at the Center, José Benítez (Jose’s
interview was written by Kalliope Damalas).
Christian Navarro is a native of the archipelago
of Puerto Rico, a Commonwealth of the United
States. At the age of 23, he was offered a
Researcher position at the University of
Connecticut in the Psychology Department. He
graduated from the University of Puerto Rico
(UPR) with a bachelors degree in Philosophy and
a minor in Psychology. In addition, he loves music
and plays the drums, a talent that gave him the
opportunity to attend a 5-week summer program
in 2007 at Berklee College of Music in Boston:
“So, I went to Boston, and I enjoyed it a lot! It
was a very important experience not only
musically, but in a general sense. It helped me
sort things out, like what kinds of things I wanted
to do with my life; did I want to take music more
seriously or did I want to focus more on my
academic career in Philosophy or Psychology?”
And he decided to focus his academic interest
in psychology, linguistics, language, research, and
graduate school. In addition to his college
experience, Christian was able to enrich his life
studying abroad in Vienna in the summer of
2010. What follows are excerpts from our
conversation, which will give you a complete
picture of our staff highlighted for fall 2011.
Dr. Santiago: “How did you grow in terms of
your skills and knowledge through your college
experience? You started college when you were
18-years old, and now you are 23-years old, you
just graduated in May; how would you say you
have grown up?”
Christian: “In many ways, I mean, the first thing I
could think of and this came at a later stage… I
started learning different languages like German
and that was something I never thought I could
have learned in my first and second year in
college. Actually, that was one of the things that
opened the doors to this opportunity here in
UCONN. It opened my mind to a lot of things. I
really, really appreciate languages.”
Dr. Santiago: “So besides English and Spanish,
you also speak German?”
Christian: “I wouldn’t say I am fully bilingual, but
I am fluent, I understand pretty much.
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I am hoping to eventually, I don’t know where, but
to learn Icelandic, another language I have always
had interest in. I always think that if you want to
learn a language, the first thing you should have in
mind is a genuine appreciation and curiosity for the
specific culture, not only the language itself. I
always had interest for the German culture. I could
appreciate a lot of the different aspects of the
culture, not only the language. And that helps a lot
to enjoy the language.”
Dr. Santiago: “If you were to speak to a freshman
student today, and this person had lot of doubts
about pursuing a college degree, how would you
encourage this student to pursue a college degree?
Christian: “The truth is, studying in any sense is a
privilege whether we want to realize that or not.
Maybe the atmosphere of college is not for
everyone, but I would tell people to give it a chance
because no matter what, it will open doors for you
in ways that you won’t be able to do outside of the
academic world. It all depends on what you want,
some people feel good if they find something that
provides for them, and they can survive and enjoy
certain things. But for other people perhaps like
me, who have this curiosity to keep going and
exploring different things, for this type of person,
college is the best option, it brings different
perspectives... “
Dr. Santiago: “Do you think that you would have
been a different person today if you had not had a
college experience?
Christian: “Yes, definitely.
Dr. Santiago: “In what ways?
Christian: “Once again, if I go back to the language
example, last year I went to the University of
Vienna. If I weren’t in college, I wouldn’t have been
able to have that experience.”
Dr. Santiago: “You learned German at the UPR
right? For how many years?”
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Christian: “Two and a half.”
Dr. Santiago: “And you studied abroad?”
Christian: “Yes, last summer, at the University of
Vienna, to study German. It was an amazing
experience because the program wanted you to
explore the city, the culture, and the mindset.
There you meet all these different realities from
different people. It can be a very strong firsthand
experience, it can even be shocking, but in a good,
very rich way. That was very important to me
because coming from a small island like Puerto
Rico, where we are very used to certain things,
certain consequences…geographically limited. You
think the world is in a certain way, and then you go
out to these places, and you look up, and it’s like
“wow, what have I been missing!”
Dr. Santiago: “Plus the opportunity to experience
other cultures.”
Christian: “Yes! It was a great experience. I think
that it’s important because it helps you to see that
the world is not perfect, there are problems
everywhere. But it’s a matter of choosing or
knowing what types of things you like, what things
attract you the most.”
Dr. Santiago: “In order to close with the interview,
what you would say would be 3 characteristics of a
Latino with a sense of social responsibility? By
social responsibility I mean obtaining an education,
contributing to society?
Christian: “You can be very smart and intelligent
but you need to have discipline and perseverance.
One thing that as Puerto Ricans, I would think it’s
very important to have that discipline to have that
mindset of wanting to do things in a certain way
because that will pay off in the long run. Not just in
the academic world but also as a human being, as
in social interaction and how you behave around
others. If you have that discipline and collective
consciousness of how things already are, it can
contribute to how you work around things.”
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Me encanta ser Boricua por la cultura y
tradiciones, especialmente la comida criolla y parrandas.
Me encanta mi bella isla con música como la salsa, que te
hace bailar sin importancia de dónde eres. ¿Quién no
estaría orgulloso?”
- José Benítez- Rivera
Work-Study Student Highlight:
José Benítez-Rivera
By Kalliope Damalas
Born in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, and
raised in the exciting and multicultural Bronx, NY,
José Benítez-Rivera grew up idolizing Roberto
Clemente, a famous baseball player, known for his
accomplishments and charitable work. Aside from
idolizing a famous baseball player, José’s inspiration
and motivation to succeed in life came from his
parents and sisters. Acknowledging all that they
have given up for him to be where he is today, he is
the first member of his family to attend college, and
they are what push him to work hard and excel both
in and out of the classroom. When first looking into
college, José considered entering the medical field to
study pediatrics, however, psychology was his
passion and what he chose to pursue.
Currently a senior, José double majors in
Psychology and Human Development and Family
Studies (HDFS) and minoring in Criminal Justice, with
plans to one day graduate from law school as a
Family or Immigration lawyer. Upon taking HDFS as
a general education requirement, José said that he
“really fell in love with it… and thought it [would] be
something I could do”. His ambition, however,
doesn’t just stop with his academics or future goals.
José is a brother of Beta Theta Pi, and a member of
multiple organizations including UConn Men’s
Project Graduate, Violence Against Women
Prevention Program, Fraternity and Sorority Life Peer
Standard
Board, and also a part of the PRLACC staff.
Upon graduating, José wants to take a couple years off
to possibly counsel for the Department of Children and
Families (DCF) before he ventures off to Law School.
Loud, brutally honest and a friend are words that
summarize the truly remarkable person that José
Benítez- Rivera truly is. Being a native of Puerto Rico,
José loves that Puerto-Ricans are “outspoken, loud, and
full of life”; he goes on to state that his culture is a part
of who he is and played an active role in his upbringing,
making him a proud Latino. Having such pride in his
Latino heritage has also influenced José’s involvement
in PRLACC and the university as a whole. Since
freshman year José has considered PRLACC a place that
has given and continues to give him the opportunity to
meet some great people and make everlasting
friendships. PRLACC offered him a second home, and
now three years later, José gives back to the center by
being an active member of the PRLACC family. He is a
model Latino student who achieves academic
excellence while staying active and true to his
community. “The best advice I can give anyone is to
always work hard and remember why you are here.
Next thing you know you’ll be reaping the benefits”.
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Latino Art Exposition
By Victor Collazo
Our attention is more than ever being demanded by
ads, friends, news, work, etc. They drown our email
inbox, they call us during dinner, and they tell us to
buy, refinance, sell, join, and apply for a new credit
card. The volume of noise it creates fights to smother
our self-awareness and attempts to implant its will in
us. Escape! Log out of Facebook and HuskyCT, shut off
your cell, grab your favorite treat and enjoy the peace
and quiet of the SU gallery (Rm310). In it, I have seen
everything from a resurrected zombie Jesus carrying an
Easter basket, to poster designs for women rights.
More recently the Puerto Rican Latin American Cultural
Center (PRLACC) invited and hosted Ana Cristina
Collazo’s work at the gallery. Her work represented the
footsteps and body movements of dancers through
time. The vibrant colors alone easily captured the
attention of spectators of all ages, but mixed with the
strokes from dancing atop the canvas added warmth
and peacefulness that captured my curiosity and
curiosity too.
With my curiosity sparked I asked: “Ana, how good
are your dancers?” Then she showed me the video of
the paintings in the making and how hard it is to dance
salsa on slippery paint. Seeing it I understood` that for
her it didn’t really matter how good of a dancer they
really are. Rather, her explanation reminded me of
what author Scott Adams said best “Creativity is
allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing
which ones to keep.”
Join PRLACC’s Writing Club: “Our Voices, Nuestras Voces”
We are looking for students who are willing to express their voices,
in writing, about Latino heritage and culture. If you like to write
articles, poems, essays, tales, fiction, history, etc., this is the
club for you!
P.S. Are you ready to get creative? We write in English & Español!
Every other Friday at 3p.m.
PRLACC’s Conference Room
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Homecoming 2011
By Giovanna L. Torres
At this year’s Homecoming, PRLACC kept it FRESH! A colorful 7 min performance by 65 members of
the center caught the attention of every Husky in attendance. Incorporating songs such as Poison,
Jump On It, Congo Bongo and Switch, the team covered everything from stepping to old school hiphop, and, of course, a bit of salsa! The awesome storyline got not only laughs, but even “awww’s”
from the audience, feeling as if they were watching a new episode of Fresh Prince of Bel Air, where
Uncle Phil, Will, and Carlton attend orientation here at UConn. Jokes, “pick-up lines” and UConn
references were used throughout the performance, and at the end, it was wrapped up with a lesson
about “the amazing opportunities UConn has to offer, and the bonds you will make that will last you
a lifetime… Students Today, Huskies Forever”. This rendition gave PRLACC the award for 1st place,
resulting in tears of joy for some! And this was only one of the awards won by the center.
Participating under the Fee-Funded/Cultural Centers category, the Puerto Rican/Latin American
Cultural Center
competed against the AACC, AsACC, the Rainbow Center, and the
Marching Band. PRLACC participated at the kick-off parade, with a
group of students dressed up as colorful as they could, wearing
90’s “musts” and waving the flags of all the Latin American
countries to the rhythm of the theme song of Fresh Prince and
“It’s not unusual”, Carlton’s favorite jam. The effort got us a
well-deserved 3rd place in the category, giving us a great push
to continue working hard towards the other events.
After weeks of voting, the Royalty Top 10 candidates were
chosen. Our queen, Ramonita Garcia, represented PRLACC at
the Homecoming pageant, dancing a mix of bachata and
merengue for her talent. Not surprisingly, Ramonita placed
in the top five, winning the title of 4th Runner- Up.
I have proudly been PRLACC’s Homecoming representative
for 2 years now, an event every UConn student, faculty
and alumni highly anticipates every Fall semester. With
activities ranging from the kick-off Parade, the Alma
Mater competition, the Royalty Court, the LipSync
phenomenon, and leading up to the Homecoming
football game, Homecoming is a week for all student
organizations to show their Husky Pride and gain
recognition around campus, and at PRLACC, we like
to be heard! I extend an invitation to all
undergraduates who may want to participate with
us next year and become a part of PRLACC’s pride!
P-R-L-A-C-C…PRLACC!
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Keepin’ it
Parade
3rd place (Fee-funded/Cultural Centers)
LipSync
Homecoming Court/Royalty
st
1 place
4th Runner Up (Queen)
(Fee-funded/Cultural
Centers)
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Latinos Forgotten?
By Sharis Morrill
Among the American population it seems that general knowledge of successful and important
Latinos only goes as far as the name of a favorite baseball player, a famous poet, or a cruel dictator,
but where is the average Latino in America? Not represented, not supported, but forgotten.
The last 20 years before the recession and the economic boom of the 1990’s resulted in economic
stability for most, but created delusion about how well Latinos have it. It has been forgotten that
Latinos are still not equal, are still under supported, are culturally misunderstood, and have been
ignored as the largest minority population in the U.S. According the 2011 Census the United States has
the second largest Spanish speaking population in the world, which means that the United States
needs to start thinking about how it is going to meet the needs of this growing population.
Quality higher education that meets and raises awareness of Latino needs is seldom found and more
often than not left unsupported. Now I ask you, how many Latino or Latina professors have you seen
in your higher education facility? As well, one may ask why there is such a small percentage of the
Latino community completing higher education, perhaps it has less to do with cultural stigmas and
more to do with the fact that quality higher education in general is unavailable to those without large
sums of financial aid. Most can agree that the cost of higher education in the United States is hurting
this generation and will only become more strenuous for future generations. It seems that it is
becoming necessary to clarify to governmental and educational systems that education cannot merely
be available but needs to be accessible to the middle and lower classes. If the United States doesn’t
make education available for a large percentage of its population it will eventually have fewer people
contributing to the service sector and to research, and is ultimately limiting itself. If the country wants
to improve, it needs to prepare and equip its entire population with a good higher education, not
make it more inaccessible and then blame the populations that can no longer reach the absurd costs.
When I was younger my parents decided to move our family to Farmington, CT after having already
been settled in New Britain for a good amount of time. My mother Elizabeth describes this decision as
an act for the wellbeing of her children, “My kids were first, and I did what I could to make your lives
better. Schools in New Britain were scary, the kids had no respect for their teachers, they brought
knives and guns to school, they were out of control; I feared for my kid’s lives and thought about
moving to a better place.” Compared to New Britain, Farmington had less crime, more money, and is
basically the epitome of a white suburban neighborhood. But despite the safer neighborhood and
better education, our family continued to struggle to find peace. We felt constant discrimination, not
only against our nationality but also because of our socio-economic status. “Most had money, and
they expected everyone else to have it too.”
Is it not a human right to pursue a better life, the best education, and the safety of one’s family?
Unfortunately not everyone can afford the ability to pursue a better life. It is near impossible to reach
a better socio-economic status without outside resources and influence. Some of the best areas to live
in Connecticut, have monstrously high taxes, not because the people need to contribute to the
infrastructure or to the education of the town but to weed out anyone who stands any lower than
upper middle class. But this isn’t called ‘weeding’ it’s called ‘competitive housing’.
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In my own experience, if one tries to publicly discuss the needs and struggles of the Latino
community, one is often faced with prejudice remarks such as “Well, why don’t they just work harder?”
or “tell them to stop having kids” or even “they just expect a free ride.” The reality of it, is that these
comments are believed by many but have little truth in them. Most Latinos work full time jobs, are
taking care of their children, and still can’t seem to make ends meet. So the question is, if the majority
of a population is struggling, no matter the state in which they live, the job they hold, the amount of
kids at home, or how many generations they have been in the states, how is it that this is still an
individual’s problem and not a societal problem? If a Latina is struggling to make ends meet working
three jobs, it is not only her problem, its society’s, and society cannot keep ignoring this fact.
Latinos are not looking for a free ride, they are looking for the chance to live a comfortable and
successful life, like any other American. Many Latinos are still struggling and are in dire need of support
just to meet basic needs. It should not go unnoticed that Latinos are invested in our country’s military,
government, and every other industry. They live here, work here, raise children here, and pay taxes
here; they are American and they deserve equal opportunity here. Now the question becomes, will you
help us find equal opportunity so we may have a fair chance at a better life, and to prove once and for
all our worth to the U.S or will you continue to believe that this is someone else’s problem?
Recognition Banquet
2012
Each Spring semester, PRLACC holds the Annual
Recognition Banquet, with the purpose of giving
recognition to all of our graduating seniors. If you
are graduating in 2012, be sure to keep an eye on
invitations sent through email announcing the
official date and instructions on how to be a part
of the banquet.
Join our team
LUCHADOR
in our efforts to fight cancer!
UCONN Relay for Life is
going to be held
13 April 2012, 2:00 p.m.
at Memorial Stadium
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Recap Fall 2011
By Taylor Heath
From the voter’s registration in September to the Education Talent Search visit in November, it has been a very
busy semester for PRLACC to say the least. With Latino Heritage Month only a few short days following opening
classes, PRLACC was dedicated to spreading awareness of the advancement of Latinos in today’s society. Listed
below are several events hosted through PRLACC in an effort to achieve that goal.
Even with the ongoing registration campaign, PRLACC did not just focus on those physically on campus through
involvement with two high schools from the Hartford district.
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“Bullying: Beyond the Schoolyard” with Teatro V!da at Weaver High School
o Members of the Puerto Rican Latin American Cultural Center attended a theatrical
performance at Weaver High School regarding bullying.
Buckley High School
o A select group from the high school visited the center and asked the staff question
regarding life on campus and being a member of the center.
The center housed several guest speakers varying in presentation format to that of a performance to
Informational.
Performance:
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Conversations with Erika Lopez: author performer and artist.
o Erika Lopez, author of The Girl Must Die, discussed not only the works of her novel
but the various obstacles she surpassed to become the artist she is today
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The Latino Coffee Hour at the International Center.
o Following Ms. Lopez’s presentation, PRLACC demonstrated its creativity in the arts
through the Latino Coffee Hour held the following week at the International Center
with the theme “All about Puerto Rico and Mexico”
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Panel/Book Presentation
o The center’s ability to captivate student’s creative side did not cease here with a
panel discussion and book presentation held in the University’s bookstore, the Co-op,
presented by Dr. Diana Rios regarding Soap Operas and Telenovelas in the Digital Age:
Global Industries and New Audiences.
Informational:
·
Tertulia: “Are Latinos Connecticut’s Demographic and Economic Future?” Presented by Mr.
Orlando Rodriquez of CT voices for Children.
o A Presentation that discussed the possibility of Latino’s as the state’s future major
demographic, and what this would mean for Latinos.
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Speech: “Latino Studies and Latino Activism”. Dr. Julio Morales
o A presentation by Dr. Morales addressing the lack of activism among Latino’s in
today’s society.
As you can see, the center has hosted numerous events this semester, and plans to host just as many if not
more the following semester. Please join the center in the efforts to spread the awareness of Latino’s today
and to inform others of the Puerto Rican and Latin American Culture.
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Cultural Explosion at UConn’s Family Weekend with
the music of Colectivo Mestizal. Sept. 24
Tertulia: “Are Latinos Connecticut’s Demographic and
Economic Future?” by Mr. Orlando Rodriguez from CT
Voices for Children. Wed, Oct. 5
Theatre Presentation: “Bullying: Beyond the
Schoolyard” with Teatro V!da at Weaver High School.
Thu, Oct. 13
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Conversations with Erika Lopez: Author,
Performer, and Artist. Tue, Oct. 4
Speech: “Latino Studies and Latino Activism” by
Keynote Speaker Dr. Julio Morales. Tue, Oct. 11
Panel/Book presentation: Soap Operas and
Telenovelas in the Digital Age: Global Industries
and New Audiences by Dr. Diana Rios. Thu, Oct.
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Voters Registration Campaign. Sept. 9 – Oct. 12
Radio Interview in Super Sábados, WWUH 91.3 at
University of Hartford. Sat, Sept. 17
Bulkeley High School visit. Thu, Oct. 27
Fall Admission’s Open House. Sat, Sept. 18
Latino Coffee Hour at the International Center. “All
about Puerto Rico and Mexico”. Wed, Oct. 12
Educational Talent Search visit. Tue, Nov. 8
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Mas Que Palabras
By Débora Aquino
Are you a Latino who doesn’t know Gabriel GarciaMarquez or Isabel Allende? Shame on you! However,
there is good news; there is hope for you! I am happy to
announce the existence of Between the Líneas Reading
Club. And yes, there is a reading requirement but don’t let
this requirement intimidate you. This club was created
with students in mind aiming to fulfill PRLACC’s mission of
inspiring students through the exposure of Latino culture.
As I began to scramble for ideas on how to create an
adequate reading club, I became aware of ‘hidden’ works
of great literature that unveil our common history,
concerns, language and values. Latin American literature
pays tribute to our past, present and future by opening a
door to a world of heritage; a world of its own. You might
be invited to a carnaval bringing joy to your heart. Yet, it
can provoke indignation as you witness injustice against la gente. Literature is key to understand Latin
America’s complexity to ultimately understand what makes us Latino. Not only do we read fiction, we
examine scholarly articles that describe current issues affecting the Latino community. We engage in lively
conversations to discuss and understand the broad array of issues. These are thought-provoking and eye
openers. You might be thinking: I am under academic pressure and this club seems like a reading hassle.
Well, we do eat food for thought but in the most relaxing and refreshing way. It is an atmosphere where we
only judge ideas and authors but above all, learn about ourselves. In addition, every single book is carefully
hand-picked to stimulate interest, feelings and invigorate our minds. Just ask any member! Having said all
this, I want to extend an open invitation to Between the Líneas and to the wonderful world of Latin
American/Latino Literature. As my father says, “un libro cerrado no saca letrado” (a book unused will show
you nothing new).
The Global Brigades came to PRLACC on
November 17th and December 1st to
practice Spanish.
We wish them the best in their trip to
Honduras during the break!
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Latin Fest 2011
With Frankie Rodriguez Orchestra & Cheo Feliciano
B.A.I.L.E. performed a routine
that got the audience asking for
more…
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Fania All-Star, Cheo Feliciano,
sang some of his most
famous songs, including
Anacaona…
The Frankie Rodriguez Orchestra
opened the night with the rhythm of
Salsa…
Backstage meeting Cheo Feliciano!
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Llegó la Navidad!
It’s that time of year when we decorate the center and have our Holiday Staff Dinner!
The Secretary of State, Denise Merrill, visited
the center during our last staff meeting of the
semester, to give the staff special recognition
for their work in registering voters for next
year’s election.
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Students Selected to UConn Leadership Legacy Experience
PRLACC is proud to announce that Giovanna Torres (PRLACC’s
Undergraduate Assistant, METAS Facilitator & Mentor of the
Year Award 2011 and Writing Club’s Chair) and Christopher
Campbell (BAILE E-Board, METAS Mentor) were selected for
the University of Connecticut’s Leadership Legacy Experience.
Our warmest congratulations to both of our students. We are
so very proud of you!
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Stay Connected to
Contributors
Dr. Gladys M. Santiago-Tosado
1
@PRLACC
Ms. Giovanna L. Torres, Graphic Designer
Ms. Débora Aquino
Mr. Victor Collazo
2
UConn
Prlacc
Ms. Kalliope Damalas
Ms. Taylor Heath
3
www.prlacc.uconn
.edu
2110 Hillside Road, Unit 3188
Storrs, CT 06269-3188
860-486-1135 | 860-486-4642 (fax)
prlacc@uconn.edu
Ms. Sharis Morrill
Ms. Lois S. Ramírez