Resources for Undergraduate Students

World Languages Study Hall
Join Us!

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Thursday: 12:00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.

Department of World Languages
Williard DiLoreto, D403

Need a place to study? Stop by the World Languages Study Hall!

Questions? 
Contact Dr Rutherford - j.rutherford@ccsu.edu 

Talking Tuesdays

A series of inspiring stories and conversations with successful Latino/a/x and Caribbean leaders.

Dr. Eilyn Lombard Cabrera
Assistant Professor, Spanish

TBA
Tuesdays, once a month throughout the semester at 3 p.m.

Location: Elihu Burritt Library, 4th floor, suite 408
Join online: https://bit.ly/34vNsvp

For further information, please contact us at LALCC@ccsu.edu or call 860.832.0056 

Paranoia and Conspiracy in Contemporary Latin American literature

Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Workshop with Students

• "From Columbus's Diaries to Contemporary Literature"
• Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Willard DiLoreto Hall, Room D205

Public Lecture

• "Paranoia and Conspiracy in Contemporary Latin American Lit."
• Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Sprague Carleton Room, Student Center
  (NEW LOCATION!)

Co-sponsored by the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Cross-Cultural Medical Encounters

Led by Dr. Jessica Rutherford

Jesuit Missionary, medicine in Brazil, Mexico, and Japan, 1549-1650

Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Location: Central Community Health Education Clinic.
180 Paul Manafort Dr.
New Britain, CT

Dr. Rutherford's talk explores how Jesuit missionaries used local medicinal knowledge and plants in their evangelization from 1549 to 1650. This is not only aided conversion but also supported trade through the Jesuit network, blending religion, science, and commerce. The study reveals the global and cross-cultural dimensions of Jesuit missions during this period.

Central Clinic contact information:
Phone: 860.832.0235
Email: clinic@ccsu.edu
Social: @central.communityclinic

Wisdom Wednesdays

Latinx Artist Christy Road's Next World Tarot Deck: A Non-Binary & Queer Spin on the Traditional Tarot Deck,

Dr. Jessica Rutherford (Assistant Professor, Spanish).

Date: April 9th, 2025
Once a month, on a Wednesday, throughout the semester.

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Location: Elihu Burritt Library, 4th Floor, Suite 408
Online participation: TBA

A series where faculty, graduate, and undergraduate researchers share their inspiring research in ALL academic disciplines that relate to Latin American, Latino, and/or Caribbean Studies.

for further information, please contact us at LALCC@ccsu.edu or 860.832.0056

Japanese Language Learning Club

Meeting Time: 
Mondays and Tuesdays 
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Location: WillardDiLoretto, W306

All Levels Welcome!

Join the Central Japanese Language Learning Club! Whether you're a beginner or advanced, our club is a great opportunity to practice Japanese with your peers, get help with your Japanese class, and immerse yourself in interactive language activities. All levels are welcome to join our friendly and supportive community. Let's enhance our Japanese skills together!

For more information, please contact club president Liam Bishop at: liam.bishop@my.ccsu.edu 

Join our Discord for helpful resources:
https://discord.gg/txrjr7mrqc 

Spanish Club

Meeting Time: Thursdays at 5 p.m.

Meetings will occur weekly at Willard-DiLoretto, W306

Anyone is welcome! No prior Spanish knowledge is needed!

For any questions, contact:
b.peterson@my.ccsu.edu