Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. QTBIPOC WELCOME EVENT (August 30, 2022 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/97243 97243-21794176@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 2:00pm
Location: Michigan Union
Organized By: Spectrum Center

Join the Spectrum Center from 2-4 August 30th to learn about campus resources for queer and trans students of color including student led organizations, and meet up with other QTBIPOC students. There will be refreshments and activities as well. We look forward to seeing you!


Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement:
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, there is space to report that in the registration, or you can fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Social / Informal Gathering Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:13:10 -0400 2022-08-30T14:00:00-04:00 2022-08-30T16:00:00-04:00 Michigan Union Spectrum Center Social / Informal Gathering Illustrations of queer and tans people of color smiling, holding hands, interacting with their partners. There are rainbows in the corners of the background.
EXPOSED BODIES: FEMINIST ACTIVISM AND PERFORMING ARTS SINCE AND BEYOND THE CHILEAN REVOLT (September 28, 2022 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/99028 99028-21797477@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 5:00pm
Location: Modern Languages Building
Organized By: Romance Languages & Literatures

CherIl Linett is a Chilean Performance artist, stage director, and
author of the performance project entitled Yeguada
Latinoamericana. She began her artistic work in 2015 mainly
performing independently in public spaces. She has also published
the books Yeguada Latinoamericana de Cheril Linett (Editorial Trio,
2021) and is coauthor of the book Anarcografías del Cuerpo.
Performances de Cheril Linet (2015-2020) (Editorial Trio, 2021).
Cheril has participated in exhibitions in Chile, Germany, and Spain.

SEPTEMBER 28th, DIALOGUE WITH LARRY LA FOUNTAIN-STOKES
SEPTEMBER 29th, TALK, DISCUSSION, AND Q&A

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:52:52 -0400 2022-09-28T17:00:00-04:00 2022-09-28T19:00:00-04:00 Modern Languages Building Romance Languages & Literatures Lecture / Discussion Poster
EXPOSED BODIES: FEMINIST ACTIVISM AND PERFORMING ARTS SINCE AND BEYOND THE CHILEAN REVOLT (September 29, 2022 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/99028 99028-21797478@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 29, 2022 5:00pm
Location: Modern Languages Building
Organized By: Romance Languages & Literatures

CherIl Linett is a Chilean Performance artist, stage director, and
author of the performance project entitled Yeguada
Latinoamericana. She began her artistic work in 2015 mainly
performing independently in public spaces. She has also published
the books Yeguada Latinoamericana de Cheril Linett (Editorial Trio,
2021) and is coauthor of the book Anarcografías del Cuerpo.
Performances de Cheril Linet (2015-2020) (Editorial Trio, 2021).
Cheril has participated in exhibitions in Chile, Germany, and Spain.

SEPTEMBER 28th, DIALOGUE WITH LARRY LA FOUNTAIN-STOKES
SEPTEMBER 29th, TALK, DISCUSSION, AND Q&A

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:52:52 -0400 2022-09-29T17:00:00-04:00 2022-09-29T19:00:00-04:00 Modern Languages Building Romance Languages & Literatures Lecture / Discussion Poster
Romance Languages Major/Minor Information Fair (October 26, 2022 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/99396 99396-21798160@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 11:00am
Location: Modern Languages Building
Organized By: Romance Languages & Literatures

Studying French, Italian, Portuguese and/or Spanish helps you develop the necessary skills to be an effective participant in the global society. Get to know RLL! Drop by anytime between 11:00am and 1:00pm to learn more about major/minor requirements, scholarships, gaining international experience, and other opportunities. Study abroad advisors from CGIS will be available to answer questions about study abroad. For interested students, there will be an opportunity to declare. A light lunch will be provided (first come, first served). https://lsa.umich.edu/rll

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Fair / Festival Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:24:14 -0400 2022-10-26T11:00:00-04:00 2022-10-26T13:00:00-04:00 Modern Languages Building Romance Languages & Literatures Fair / Festival 2022 RLL Major Minor Fair
Chistes (y chisme) con Chingonas of Chicago/Jokes (and gossip) with [Badass Latinas] of Chicago (February 7, 2023 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102351 102351-21803905@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 7:00pm
Location: East Quadrangle
Organized By: Center for World Performance Studies

Tuesday, February 7
7:00 PM
Keene Theater
East Quad
701 E. University Ave.
Free and open to the public

Stories from your favorite tías!

Featuring: Gwen La Roka and Las Locas Comedy members: Janice V. Rodriguez, Hilary Jimenez, and Jess Martinez. Emcee and Q&A with Julianna Loera Wiggins.

Gwen La Roka
Fresh off her recent win of HBO Max’s “Entre Nos” Latino comedy competition, she is the first Latina from Chicago to be featured on an upcoming HBO Comedy Special. Gwen has been featured at comedy clubs throughout the country including The Improv, The Laugh Factory and Zanies in Chicago.

Las Locas Comedy members:
Janice V. Rodriguez
Chicago based entrepreneur, producer, podcaster, and comedian. She’s the founder and executive producer of Las Locas Comedy, a comedy showcase that features Latina/Latinx comedic talent and honorary locas of any background.

Hilary Jimenez
Chicago based comedian, writer and Limited Too fitting room survivor, whose comedy style is crossing the border and the line all while wearing designer shows. She performed at the Laugh Factory Chicago, Zanies Old Town, The Lincoln Lodge and many more venues, clubs, and showcases.

Jess Martinez
Jess Martínez is a Chicago-based comedian who has entertained audiences across the country and was selected as one of 11 acts to perform at the 2022 Latinx Theatre Commons Comedy Carnaval. Jess is co-producer of Holiday Party, co-founder of the Latina Comedy Festival, and assistant producer at The Moth StorySLAM Chicago.

Presented by the Center for World Performance Studies with support from the U-M Department of American Culture Latina/o Studies Program and Arts Initiative.

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Center for World Performance Studies, at 734-936-2777, at least one week in advance of this event. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Performance Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:58:58 -0500 2023-02-07T19:00:00-05:00 2023-02-07T20:30:00-05:00 East Quadrangle Center for World Performance Studies Performance Gwen La Roka
Chile: From the Revolt to the Convention (March 9, 2023 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/106010 106010-21813564@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 9, 2023 2:00pm
Location: Modern Languages Building
Organized By: Romance Languages & Literatures

Join us for an informal activity and meet and greet with Elisa Loncon Antileo. We will meet Tuesday, March 28th from 3:00pm-4:30pm on the 4th Floor, Room 4304 in the MLB Commons. Elisa Loncon Antileo is a Mapuche activist, linguist, professor of education at the University of Santiago, Chile, and the First president of the 2021 Chilean Constitutional Convention. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

Please note: This event will be in Spanish and English.

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Workshop / Seminar Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:16:45 -0500 2023-03-09T14:00:00-05:00 2023-03-09T15:00:00-05:00 Modern Languages Building Romance Languages & Literatures Workshop / Seminar Elisa Loncon Poster