Institute for Latino and Latin American Studies at Saint Mary's College, CA

Institute for Latino and Latin American Studies at Saint Mary's College, CA ILaLS promotes intellectual inquiry and collaborative efforts about issues relevant to Latin America and the U.S.

Latino/a populations at Saint Mary's College and elsewhere.

Senator Maria Elena Durazo, very distinguished alumna, spoke via Zoom at Ethnic Studies classes this May, 2026.
05/18/2026

Senator Maria Elena Durazo, very distinguished alumna, spoke via Zoom at Ethnic Studies classes this May, 2026.

Students walked out today in solidarity with La Hermandad to protest anonymous and threatening anti-immigrant posts on F...
05/07/2026

Students walked out today in solidarity with La Hermandad to protest anonymous and threatening anti-immigrant posts on Fizz. Photos by Daniel Rogers

Professor Maria Luisa Ruiz reminds our representatives that they need to protect Hispanic Serving Institutions!
04/23/2026

Professor Maria Luisa Ruiz reminds our representatives that they need to protect Hispanic Serving Institutions!

Everyone is welcome to this event.  Hear about how Latinx students with  Women's and Gender Studies majors or minors hav...
04/17/2026

Everyone is welcome to this event. Hear about how Latinx students with Women's and Gender Studies majors or minors have used their degree in "the real world." Bring a friend!

You are all invited to a lecture by Professor Suhaila Salimpour, sponsored by Women's and Gender Studies and the Dance P...
04/06/2026

You are all invited to a lecture by Professor Suhaila Salimpour, sponsored by Women's and Gender Studies and the Dance Program, on Thursday, April 16 at 5 p.m. in the Lafayette Room at the Soda Center. All are welcome!

Congratulations to Frank Martinez, SMC graduate, on educating the next generation!
04/05/2026

Congratulations to Frank Martinez, SMC graduate, on educating the next generation!

Applications are open for the Brother Camillus Award
03/25/2026

Applications are open for the Brother Camillus Award

Professor Maria Luisa Ruiz was the keynote speaker the Latino Film Festival at Cal State Humboldt.
03/14/2026

Professor Maria Luisa Ruiz was the keynote speaker the Latino Film Festival at Cal State Humboldt.

Professor Cathy Davalos recently celebrated 30 years as a dancer.  Here is an interview with her:
03/14/2026

Professor Cathy Davalos recently celebrated 30 years as a dancer. Here is an interview with her:

Our publications"Choreographing Chicana Stories for 30 Years"By Professor Catherine Marie Davalos“Some people ain’t got no choice: Transborder Family Survival Against the Deportation Machine"By Ethnic Studies Professor Kiara Padilla

After listening to Professor Alejandro Velasco's update on Venezuela tomorrow, February 24, join us on Thursday for a wo...
02/24/2026

After listening to Professor Alejandro Velasco's update on Venezuela tomorrow, February 24, join us on Thursday for a workshop. And bring a friend!

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