What's Happening in Latin American and Iberian Studies?

Peggy Fitzgerald and Chancellor Motley pose with the award check.

We are proud to announce that Peggy Fitzgerald, Office Administrator for the Latin American and Iberian Studies Department, won the Chancellor’s Achievement Award for Classified Staff for her outstanding innovation, initiative and service to the department, the university and our students.

The award was announced and presented by Chancellor Motley on May 8 at the annual ceremony honoring university staff.

Congratulations, Peggy!

Reyes Coll-Tellechea serving ice cream at the reception following the ceremony.

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Thank you to everyone who made the tutor reception at the Spanish and Portuguese Resource Centers a success. Here are some photos of tutors, students, professors, and Academic Support staff who enjoyed becoming familiar with all of the resources available at the Healey Library.

The Spanish and Portuguese Center teams pose for a photo.

The Spanish and Portuguese Center teams pose for a photo.

Susan Mraz and Cynthia Jahn from Academic Support

The Spanish support team

Professor Domingo and Ana Cuenca in the Spanish Resource Center

Tutors enjoying the Portuguese Resource Center

Professor Skufca visits the Portuguese Resource Center

New England Translators Association

It is a pleasure to acknowledge Diego Mansilla’s involvement in the 6^th annual translation bash sponsored by the New England Translators Association on Saturday, September 17, 2011. The bash is an opportunity for interested individuals to translate a 300-word passage of general interest in advance, and then discuss the challenges presented by that passage, weighing the options for each sentence with colleagues who work in the same language pair. It is a stimulating exercise that unfolds without pressure and finds people happily engaging in animated and constructive conversation.

Diego Mansilla facilitated the Spanish group this year, both competently and with charm.

We are grateful for the role he played.

Marian Comenetz

NETA Board

September 19, 2011