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Need to enroll in courses to take in the Spring? The Department of Spanish and Portuguese has these courses for you to consider! Interested in more information, please contact the department listed on each flyer.

Professor Isis Barra Costa's new book investigates the interlinked art, history, religion, philosophy and cosmology of oral traditions across the Afro-Brazilian diaspora, arguing that these varied cultural expressions together constitute distinctive forms of knowledge. @SPPO_OSU

Felices vacaciones de primavera🌺Feliz férias de primavera🌸Kusisqa Primavera Vacaciones🌼 Remember that rest is so important, be sure to get plenty this spring break! Have a wonderful week all🌞🌿

CLLC Pedagogy Advancement Series Presentation by Daniel Patricio-Agosto!! More info on flyer below! Register to attend this workshop using this link: cllc.osu.edu/form/sp26-peda…

It is a pleasure to announce that Professor Isis Barra Costa’s new book has been published. Professor Barra Costa has kindly shared a Columbia University Press discount code (see flyer) Please join us in congratulating her on this achievement.

The deadline to submit to OSUCHiLL (Ohio State University Congress on Hispanic and Lusophone Linguistics) 2026 has been extended to next Friday, 1/30! Submit your abstract at go.osu.edu/osuchill Questions? Reach out to osuchill@osu.edu

The new Textos Híbridos issue is here! Essays on Eliane Brum, García Márquez, Bolaño, Gonzalo Serrano, and more. Published Dec 2025 👉 textoshibridos.uai.cl/index.php/text…

Thinking about studying abroad in Summer 2026? There’s still time to apply for Global May Spain!! Deadline extended to Jan. 15. Four weeks in Spain (Madrid + Basque Country). Taught in English and fulfills the Lived Environments GE. Apply: globaleducation.osu.edu

New Grad Student Spotlight! 📷 Last but not least, please welcome Valeria Wagner to our department! She is thrilled to be teaching a section of Spanish 1102 this semester. More about Valeria here: sppo.osu.edu/people/wagner.…

We have a new Global May program: Bolivia! Led by faculty members in @SPPO_OSU , this course introduces students to citizenship through the history, politics, cultures, and identities of Bolivia. No Spanish language requirement! Find out more at go.osu.edu/GlobalMayBoliv…

New Grad Student Spotlight! 📷 Please join us in welcoming Clara Dunlop to our department! Learn more about Clara here: sppo.osu.edu/people/dunlop.…

New Grad Student Spotlight! Welcome to Dylana Harris, one of our newest graduate fellows! Her research dives into border identity, post-colonialism, feminism, and collective memory in Latinx/Latin American theatre and performance. Learn more here: sppo.osu.edu/people/harris.…

🎓 New Grad Student Spotlight! Meet Daniel Patricio Agosto, an Ohio native excited to be back home to continue his studies and connect with the Spanish-speaking community in Columbus—especially young heritage learners

New Grad Student Spotlight! 🎓 Join us in welcoming Isabelle Leimkuhler from Sykesville, MD! She’s excited to meet other PhD students and is teaching Spanish 1101 this semester! Learn more here: sppo.osu.edu/people/leimkuh…

🌟 Grad Student Spotlight! Meet Yuri Belloube from Catanduva, Brazil 🇧🇷—a name meaning “rough grass” in Tupi, just like the Brazilian savanna! 🌾 Yuri’s excited to meet new people, explore new opportunities, and dive into his academic journey.

New Grad Student Spotlight!!📷 Please join us in welcoming to Victor Pastrana-Falcon! Joining us all the way from Lima, Peru, He's looking forward to learning Quechua and teaching Spanish 1102 this semester!!📷 Learn more here: sppo.osu.edu/people/pastran…

🎓 Grad Student Spotlight! Meet Andrew Campbell from the Chicago area! He's excited to start learning Quechua this semester and is teaching Spanish 1101 too!🌟📚 Want to read more about Andrew? Check out our website: sppo.osu.edu/people/campbel…

🎓 New Grad Student Alert! Please welcome our new Graduate Fellow, Jasmine Upchurch, joining us from Collegeville, PA! 🏡✨ She’s excited to connect with the department and dive into her research journey! 🧠📚 #Welcome #GradLife #NewBeginnings

Dr. Anna Babel visited UMSS in Bolivia 🇧🇴, giving two insightful talks as part of her Fulbright-Hays research: 🎙️ On Bolivian migrants' sociolinguistic awareness 🎙️ On who "counts" as a language speaker 📚 Hosted by Drs. Aguilar Hinojosa & Rodriguez

🎶 The Seed of Death — Andean music & literature reimagined! 🗓️ Fri, Oct 3, 2025 | 5–6:30 PM 🎻 Roger Zahab 🎤 Robert Frankenberry 🎼 Nicolás Aguía Betancourt (Spanish & Portuguese) ✨ Song cycle + Q&A on death, life & Andean philosophy Hosted by CLAS

NEW GRAD STUDENT SPOTLIGHT!! Pedro Rosales-Diaz is one of our awesome new GTA's! He is most excited to continue his lifelong journey of learning en Español! You may see him around the SPPO office, or teaching SPAN 1102 this semester! Learn more Here: sppo.osu.edu/people/rosales…