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Sep 5, 2014

September Student of the Month

Alex Hyler is a senior pre-dental student majoring in Spanish Languages and Literatures. She has interned and volunteered in several dental offices and clinics, including one in Bolivia. She studied abroad in Spain, is a Fall 2014 teaching assistant, and founded the NC State Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fundraiser in 2013-14.

Aug 24, 2014

Spanish Geeks, Kick-Off Your Career Volunteering with VOLAR

NC State University’s students of Spanish: Are you looking to improve your speaking skills? Do you want an authentic opportunity to use Spanish outside the classroom? Are you interested in gaining real-life hands-on experience that will enhance your resume after graduation? If you answer yes to all these questions and you are in or have…

Aug 4, 2014

Greg Dawes Named to Distinguished Professor Rank

Dr. Greg Dawes, professor of Latin American Studies and faculty member of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, has recently been appointed to the ranks of distinguished professors. Dawes is a scholar of Latin American literature and culture and past recipient of the CHASS Alumni Distinguished Research Award (2010). He attended the University of Northern Iowa (BA and MA)…

Jul 28, 2014

FLL Alumna Helps Promote Linguistic Diversity at NC State

CHASS recently profiled Foreign Languages and Literatures alumna Stephany Dunstan’s efforts to promote linguistic diversity within the NC State community. Dunstan, who earned her B.A. in Spanish in 2008, currently serves as NC State’s assistant director in the Office of Assessment, where she continues her research on the impact of linguistic diversity on the college experience. Dunstan…

May 19, 2014

In the Spotlight: German Major and Riflery Champion Madeline Pike

German and International Studies double-major Madeline Pike began learning German in second grade while living in Australia. After her return to the United States, she started learning German again in High School. While in High School she was accepted into the prestigious Virginia’s Governor’s Foreign Language Academies where she spent three weeks practicing her German language skills.…

May 16, 2014

CHASS Students Earn International Scholarships, Fellowships

CHASS students earned prestigious international scholarships and fellowships this year, including Goldwater, Fulbright, Boren and Gilman awards. Congratulations to all those who are pursuing their passion and their education through international study.

Apr 17, 2014

Come and Join Us to Celebrate Our Students!!

Every year all the language sections of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures get together for the Student Awards Ceremony. This annual event honors the most outstanding students at all levels of study of their chosen language for the hard work and accomplishments they have achieved. This year’s ceremony will take place on Wednesday,…

Apr 14, 2014

Spanish Major to Receive Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

Spanish Major James David Turner (Junior) is one of three NC State students to receive the prestigious 2014 Goldwater Scholarship.  According to the Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation’s press release, The Goldwater Scholars were selected on the basis of academic merit from a field of 1,166 mathematics, science, and engineering students who were nominated by the…

Mar 31, 2014

FLL Students Receive Multiple Awards

As an example of the FLL Department’s commitment to providing students with a quality education and opportunities to excel in their fields of interest, the following is a list of FLL Graduate Students, Majors, and Minors who have received several awards and scholarships in the past weeks: 2014 Outstanding TA / Excellence in Classroom Teaching Award…

Mar 24, 2014

From Harlem to Hamburg: Exploring the Intersections of German and African-American Cultures

“From Harlem to Hamburg and Back Again: Intersections of German and African-American Culture” is a one-day symposium considering the surprising intersections between German and African American cultures during the 20th century. The symposium will be held on March 28, 2014 from noon – 6 p.m. at the John Hope Franklin Institute, Smith Warehouse, “The Garage”, Duke University…