Ceremony will celebrate faculty teaching, research, scholarship
Faculty Convocation will be held February 14 in the DeVos Center's Loosemore Auditorium.
Feb 7, 2023
The Latino/a Studies certificate program is designed to increase students' knowledge of the diverse histories, demographics, and cultures among Latinos/as in the United States. It is a useful program for students in any profession, as it will prepare them for working with people of Spanish-speaking Latin American or Caribbean heritage--an important and growing demographic in the American landscape.
LAS Coordinator Professor
Andrew Schlewitz
103 Lake Ontario Hall
Phone: (616) 331-8158
Email: [email protected]
Students must be degree seeking students to receive the certificate. The certificate will be awarded at the same time as the degree is awarded. All undergraduate certificates have received Higher Learning Commission approval, and students are eligible for financial aid because they are seeking a degree.
Mariana Martinez, 10, waits for the start of First Communion services at Catholic church in Mexicantown, Detroit, MI 2012
©José Galvez
Anyone can benefit from the knowledge and skills this certificate offers. A certificate in Latino/a Studies particularly enhances the education of students preparing for careers in:
February 15, 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Join the African & African American Studies (AAAS) program in fellowship and food! Meet faculty and students in the program, along with a side of free wings. Learn about opportunities within...
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Feb 7, 2023
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