Events
Confronting Gender Violence Through Literature
Monday, March 9, 2026 6:00 PM at Union Ballroom
Acclaimed Mexican author Cristina Rivera Garza will visit MSU March 9-10, 2026 for a reading and discussions of her Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir Liliana’s Invincible Summer.
Student Conversation with Cristina Rivera Garza
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 3:00 PM at International center 303
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cristina Rivera Garza for an intimate conversation about the themes and creative process behind her celebrated book Liliana's Invincible Summer.
Book Launch Event for Alejandra Márquez
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 5:00 PM at Hooked Bookstore
Please join us on March 18 at 5:30 for a Book Launch Party to celebrate the publication of Alejandra’s first monograph, Lenchitudes. Sapphic Representation in Contemporary Mexican Narrative. The event will take place at Hooked bookstore (3142 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing). Alejandra will give a reading from her book and answer questions. Copies will be available for sale and can be signed by the author.
Lunch Hour: Navigating the Academy
Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 PM at 200 S. Kedzie Hall
Graduate students are invited to a conversation on navigating academia with Dr. Adrian Huerta. Dr. Huerta is an Associate Professor in the Pullias Center for Higher Education at the Rossier School of Education and the Department of Population & Public Health Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine, both at the University of Southern California.
Carnival Festival - A celebration of Romance cultures
Thursday, March 19, 2026 4:00 PM at Multicultural Center
The Department of Romance and Classical Studies is hosting Carnival Festival - A celebration of Romance cultures, featuring live music, activities and performances by Greater Lansing Area Ballet Folklorico, Samba Class by Andrea Miura and the MSU Salsa Club.
Disrupted Pipelines: Structural Barriers and Latino Youth in the Educational System
Thursday, March 19, 2026 4:00 PM at 252 Erickson Hall and Zoom
Dr. Adrian Huerta is visiting Michigan State from USC to present his research on the social and academic experiences of active and former/inactive gang-involved people across the educational pipeline. His talk will take place on March 19th in Erickson Hall (Rm 252) at 4:00pm. The talk will also be broadcast on Zoom
Legacy of Cesar Chavez Dinner
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 5:30 PM at DoubleTree Hotel, Lansing
CLS is pleased to share an opportunity to hear from Julie Chavez Rodriguez, granddaughter of Cesar Chavez, as the keynote speaker of this year's the City of Lansing’s Legacy of Cesar Chavez Dinner, an annual event that honors the life and lasting impact of Cesar Chavez and his work for workers’ rights, social justice, and community empowerment.
16th annual César Chávez and Dolores Huerta Commemorative Celebration
Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
The César Chávez and Dolores Huerta Commemorative Celebration (CCDH) planning committee at Michigan State University is excited to share information for the 16th annual César Chávez and Dolores Huerta Commemorative Celebration. This year, the program will close National Farmworker Awareness Week at MSU by taking place on Thursday, March 26 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center with doors opening at 5:00 PM. The program begins at 6:00 PM. This year’s theme is The Hands that Feed Us. With this theme, we aim to celebrate and reflect on the contributions of indigenous traditions to the agricultural sector, economy, and sustainability.
CLS Graduate Student Meeting
Monday, March 30, 2026 1:00 PM - Monday, March 30, 2026 3:00 PM at 200 S. Kedzie Hall
A lunch meeting with Dr. Halgunseth and fellow CLS graduate students to discuss upcoming important dates and CLS events in the spring semester.
The Hispanicverse: An Ocean of Knowledge
Thursday, April 2, 2026 6:00 PM at Kellogg Center
The College of Arts & Letters proudly presents the 2026 Legacy Lecture featuring Rocio Quispe Agnoli, Professor of Latin American Literatures and Cultures. Join us for an inspiring evening filled with thought-provoking insights and a captivating presentation.