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Join us for a fun and creative writing workshop with a focus on poetry and the environment led by poet Mara Pastor! This event is sponsored by the Department of Languages, Literatures, and International Studies, the English Department, NMU Honors Program, and the College of Arts & Sciences. 

Dr. Mara Pastor is the author of six full-length poetry books in Spanish, as well as two bilingual chapbooks. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and is currently a professor and the Academic Leader of The Creative Writing Program and Literature Program at the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in San Juan. Her book Deuda Natal (The University of Arizona Press, 2021, translated by María José Giménez and Anna Rosenwong) won the 2020 Ambroggio Award from the Academy of American Poets. Deuda Natal takes us from the aftermath of Hurricane María in Puerto Rico to the communal efforts to rebuild, reconnect, and imagine ways to fight “disaster capitalism” (Naomi Klein, 2018). It contains reflections on immigration, returns, debt, feminism, colonialism, and ecological devastation while guiding us toward grassroots and intimate alternatives.

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Join us for a Spanish and English reading of Mara's Pastor's Deuda Natal (2021), followed by Q&A with the author. Mara will be focusing on “Paraísos perecederos / Perishable Paradises.” This event is sponsored by the Department of Languages, Literatures and International Studies, the English Department, the NMU Honors Program, and the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Mara Pastor is the author of six full-length poetry books in Spanish, as well as two bilingual chapbooks. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and is currently a professor and the Academic Leader of The Creative Writing Program and Literature Program at the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in San Juan. Her book Deuda Natal (The University of Arizona Press, 2021, translated by María José Giménez and Anna Rosenwong) won the 2020 Ambroggio Award from the Academy of American Poets. Deuda Natal takes us from the aftermath of Hurricane María in Puerto Rico to the communal efforts to rebuild, reconnect, and imagine ways to fight “disaster capitalism” (Naomi Klein, 2018). It contains reflections on immigration, returns, debt, feminism, colonialism and ecological devastation while guiding us toward grassroots and intimate alternatives.

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The NMU French Program Presents: A Free French Baking Seminar, featuring Lisette LaFave, BabyCakes Pastry Chef!
Chef Lisette will share her presentation on classic French baking, including her techniques in creating croissants, baguettes, macarons, and brioche! Samples will follow the presentation.

Languages, Literatures and International Studies

Join us at the UNITED Conference for a fun evening of poetry to celebrate the linguistic diversity of NMU! Northern students, faculty, and community members will present poems in languages other than English. (English translations will be included.) Snacks and refreshments will also be provided.

Any questions? Please contact Dr. Anna Zimmer at anzimmer@nmu.edu.

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Whether you’re learning another language or speak a language other than English, we encourage you to present at Poetry without Borders on Tuesday, March 18th! Partnered with the UNITED Conference, it’s a fun event to present your favorite poetry & hear wonderful prose in a multitude of languages. To submit, check out the link below. The submission deadline is Monday, March 10th.

Submission Form

Any questions? Contact Dr. Anna Zimmer at anzimmer@nmu.edu.

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Join the Department of Languages, Literatures, and International Studies for a fun evening with pizza and games! Our faculty and advisors will be on hand to answer any questions about our programs and upcoming summer + fall courses. We hope to see you there!

Languages, Literatures and International Studies

Are you studying Spanish and will have completed SN 202 or above by the end of this school year? Consider our Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program in Salamanca, Spain for Summer 2024! Salamanca is full of cultural activities, restaurants, museums, churches, and other neat things to see and do.

Students have three hours per day of small-group Spanish language classes, and an hour of class per day with an NMU Spanish professor -- all at the renowned Universidad de Salamanca, founded in 1218.

Afternoons and evenings are mostly free for exploring the city, hanging out with friends, drinking café con leche and enjoying the atmosphere. Former Salamanca FLSA participants have noted this experience to be at the top of their list of their undergraduate adventures here at Northern!

So ... have we piqued your curiosity? Join us for one of our three information sessions at 6:00 in 141 Whitman Hall.

Languages, Literatures and International Studies

Join the Department of Languages, Literatures and International Studies for an evening of poetry to celebrate the linguistic diversity of NMU! Presenters are needed for Poetry without Borders: The event will be held on Thursday, February 23rd at 5:30 pm in the Northern Center's Peninsula II Room. 

Would you like to read or perform a poem during this event? The only rule is this: the poem needs to be in a language other than English. You can read in a language that you study, or one that you just love to read aloud. 

TO APPLY: Visit the following Google form to submit your poem and English translation: https://forms.gle/WBozEkK5oWDEjgp98
The submission deadline is Thursday, February 16th.

Please contact Dr. Anna Zimmer (anzimmer@nmu.edu) with any questions.

Languages, Literatures and International Studies

We're thrilled to announced that Poetry without Border has been rescheduled and will now be included with the UNITED Conference! Join us for a fun evening of poetry to celebrate the linguistic diversity of NMU! Northern students, faculty, and community members will present poems in languages other than English. (English translations will be included.) 

Any questions? Please contact Dr. Anna Zimmer at anzimmer@nmu.edu.

This event is sponsored by the Department of Languages, Literatures and International Studies, and the College of Arts and Sciences.

Languages, Literatures and International Studies

Join us for a fun evening of poetry to celebrate the linguistic diversity of NMU! Northern students, faculty, and community members will present poems in languages other than English. (English translations will be included.) Snacks and refreshments will also be provided.

Any questions? Please contact Dr. Anna Zimmer at anzimmer@nmu.edu.

This event is sponsored by the Department of Languages, Literatures and International Studies, and the College of Arts and Sciences.