Music has played a large role in recent Dominican literature, whether of the island or the diaspora. Bridging Sonic Borders explores this sonic connection linking the homeland and far-flung locales—especially New York, the center of Dominican cultural production in the United States.

Wind down with laughter and fun! Play popular games from the Portuguese-speaking world and enjoy a night of relaxation and friendly competition.  

This time of the year evokes mystery and folklore. Come learn about spooky legends and ghost stories from the Portuguese-speaking world at this Halloween-themed event. 

Dr. Wilfredo José Burgos Matos will be joining Dr. Sharina Maíllo-Pozo's FYOS 1001 class, Reggaetón’s Impact on Global Culture: Bad Bunny’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS in Today’s Musical and Cultural Landscape, on September 15, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

Unleash your creativity! Create your own painting inspired by Portuguese writer Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen. Event will be led by Dr. Vera Bulla and Fulbright Language Teaching Assistants Késsia Shingu and Mariana Rodrigues. 

Registration is required.

Dr. Iván Ortega-Santos (University of Memphis) will be the first speaker in this year’s talk series, Language Variability in Latin America, funded by the Willson Center. He will be presenting his current research, titled “Data Reliability and Representativity in Generative Grammar.”

In August, Luis Correa-Díaz, Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Romance Languages, was invited by the Instituto de Literatura y Ciencias del Lenguaje (ILCL) at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso to present his new edited volume:

Join us for a screening of A gaiola dourada (The Gilded Cage) on August 27th. This film follows the lives of a hardworking Portuguese family living in France.  Very charming, the story beautifully blends culture, comedy, and family dynamics, offering both laughs and a thoughtful look at the immigrant experience. 

The film will be shown with English subtitles. Everyone is welcome!