FLIS Presentations

Italian: Speaking with your hands

Learn the Italian method for expressing oneself using just your hands!

Location: EMU Oak Room
Presentation Time: 11:15am-11:40am
Presenter(s):
  • Keith
    Evans
  • Jacob
    Monzingo

Argentina's Geographic Diversity

In this student-centered presentation, we will explore many of the physical features which make Argentina a prime target for the outdoor enthusiast or curious traveler. A tour of my experiences as a study abroad student (AFS) will help guide us from the northern tropical rainforests of Misiones, to the cosmopolitan cultural center of Buenos Aires, with our final destination, after sampling yerba mate, located upon the frozen steppe of southern Patagonia. As we travel through the country, another points of emphasis will be food, dance, and frontier cultures.

Location: EMU Oak Room
Presentation Time: 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Presenter(s):
  • Chris
    Cavagnaro

Wushu - Chinese Martial Arts

Wushu in Chinese literally means "martial art." Charactarized by it's highly acrobatic movements, wushu is practiced by Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Contemporary wushu is seen in many of today's action films such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and The Forbidden Kingdom. We will perform and then teach some basic movements.

Location: EMU Ballroom
Presentation Time: 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Presenter(s):
  • UO
    Wushu Club

Ritmos do Brasil!

Music and dance from Brazil! Beto Guimaraes, a native from Olinda Pernambuco, will teach you several of the most popular Brazilian dances and movements. Percussion provided by Eugene’s loudest street band, Samba Já!!

Location: EMU Ballroom
Presentation Time: 1:15pm - 2:00pm, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Presenter(s):
  • Beto
    Guimaraes
  • Samba

Dance Africa!

Dance Africa has dedicated itself to celebrating the rich traditions of African dance, music and culture in and around the area of Eugene, Oregon. This diverse group of dancers, drummers and singers take their love and knowledge of African dance tradition and share it with the surrounding community.

Location: EMU Ballroom
Presentation Time: 11:15am - 12:00pm
Presenter(s):
  • Rita
    Honka

Welcome Address

A special greeting from Amalia Gladhart, Professor of Spanish Literature and Head of the Department of Romance Languages. Professor Gladhart teaches courses on Latin American theater and literary translation. In addition to translating others’ work, she is the author of Detours, published last year.

Location: EMU Ballroom
Presentation Time: TBA
Presenter(s):
  • Amalia
    Gladhart

Teatro Milagro presents: Frida, un retablo

In Tehuan­tepec dress with eyebrows taking flight like the wings of a raven, Frida Kahlo is legendary for an independence that inspired generations of feminists around the world. From the streetcar accident that left her crippled, to her torrid relationship with muralist Diego Rivera, life and art intertwine in this story of one of Mexico’s most acclaimed visual artists. Performed in Spanish and English.

Location: EMU Ballroom
Presentation Time: 9:15am-10:30am
Presenter(s):
  • Teatro
    Milagro

Cosplay

Do you like manga and anime? Cosplaying brings your favorite characters to life. Come meet some cosplayers at UO. And if you also cosplay, we'd love to see you in costumes, too! Yes, photography is welcome. Let's make it our mini con!

Location: EMU Gumwood
Presentation Time: 11:15am - 12:00pm
Presenter(s):
  • Denise
    Gigliotti

Fun with Italian Cartoons

We will watch and discuss several video clips of cartoons created by Italian cartoonist Bruno Bozzetto. The cartoons poke fun at some peculiar national traits and do so with an irreverent sense of humor which may appear different or bizarre to an American audience.

Location: EMU Walnut
Presentation Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
Presenter(s):
  • Lauretta
    De Renzo-Huter

Multicultural Music

The combining of cultures create new styles of music such as Cumbia, Rasteca, Reggaetón and Manu Chao. This presentation highlights Spanish vocabulary and features music videos and live performance.

Location: EMU Walnut
Presentation Time: 9:15am - 10:00am
Presenter(s):
  • Jeffrey
    Contreras

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