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Spring 2024 Newsletter

An overview of all of the events held by the Modern Languages and Literatures Department in Spring 2024

Grants Awarded to French and Italian Sections

The French and Italian Section have been awarded grants to support higher education studies

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2024 Faculty Recognition

Ana Gómez-Pérez celebrated 25 years of service and Catherine Savell celebrated her retirement after 35+ years in the department at the Bene Merenti and Faculty Retirees reception. Catherine Savell also received the first annual Fr. Frank Haig,...

2024 Award of Excellence in Modern Languages

The recipient of the Award of Excellence in Modern Languages and Literatures must have demonstrated appreciation and dedication to the study of languages, literatures, and cultures. This year’s winner has constantly and indefatigably strived to...

My Living Language Videos: Part Two

The My Living Language Video Series highlights members of the Loyola community who learn and use Modern Languages outside of the classroom. In this video, María Lopez, Theater and Communication Major and Music Minor, speaks about how her multilinguality...

My Living Language Video Series: Part One

The My Living Language Video Series highlights members of the Loyola community who learn and use Modern Languages outside of the classroom. In this video, Dr. David Carey Jr., Doehler Chair in History shares his experiences with Kaqchikel Maya, an...

Spanish Majors, Isis Santoni Morro and Gabriell Baker publish essays in reputed student journal

Isis Santoni Morro (alumna) and Gabriell Baker (class of 2024) have recently published academic essays in the reputed student journal El Palma de la Juventud. Revista de Estudiantes de la Universidad Ricardo Palma in Lima, Perú.

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Leslie Morgan awarded Benjamin Meaker Distinguished Visiting Professorship

Dr. Leslie Morgan has been awarded the Benjamin Meaker Distinguished Visiting Professorship at the University of Bristol. She will be working with Professor Marianne Ailes in the field of Franco-Italian studies from February to March of 2024. Full...

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2022-2023 Tea Time Talks

The Modern Languages Teatime Talks were a fantastic way for faculty in Modern Languages to share their research with the campus community, as well as to build stronger connections between tenured and teaching faculty in our department. Six faculty...

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Mrs. Sayers-Ward awarded the Center for Humanities Affiliate Teaching Award in 2022

Mrs. Sayers-Ward, Spanish instructor in the department, was awarded the Center for Humanities Affiliate Teaching Award.