After nearly 30 years as a teacher at Queen’s, first in the Department of Spanish and Italian and later in LLCU, Max Lizano is retiring this summer. His warm and enthusiastic presence has been a valuable part of the Department for both colleagues and students. We all wish him the very best in his next adventures.
JAPN 200, “Introductory Japanese II”, conducts an interview project in the winter semester every year. At the end of February 2025, twenty students in JAPN 200 had the opportunity to interview sixteen Japanese volunteers for an hour and a half.
The VII Symposium "Teaching Portuguese in Canada" took place on 1-2 March at the Missão Portuguesa Santa Cruz in Montreal. The event was held over two days to provide more opportunities for interaction and experience sharing among participants. The program included a training session by Dr.
The Queen's University March Break Open House is an event that welcomes prospective students and their families to explore the diverse opportunities that Queen's offers. This is an excellent opportunity for students considering their future academic paths to engage with faculty, staff, and current students, to learn more about the programs available, and to experience the vibrant community that makes Queen's unique.
Danielle Lussier was appointed a Queen’s National Scholar in 2024 and aims to contribute to establishing an independent Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives program at Queen’s, building on the work of other Indigenous faculty and notable alumni.
Foer the full article from the Queen's gazette click here.
Visiting Professor Werner Nell gave a talk on Siegfried Kracauer on Wednesday, 8 January
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In early November, students in SPAN111 Sections 005 and 006 were treated to a special cultural experience when two dancers from the Mexican Folk Ballet Company in Toronto visited our class. This renowned Mexican dance company, established in Toronto, aims to share and preserve the rich history, culture, art, and spirit of Mexico through dance.
On November 23, Prof. Claudio Palomares-Salas delivered a talk titled “Colour as Language in Almodóvar’s Pain and Glory” at the Toronto International Film Festival.
You are invited to the screening of the film “Variações: Guardian Angel” on the year of the 40th anniversary of the death of António Variações. He’s a truly extraordinary figure in Portuguese culture still today.
Please see poster below for more information:
