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Volume 26 • Number 1 • Autumn 2017 quepasa.osu.edu Making Space for Latinx Scholarship and Community Spotlight on Latin American Film Studies Esquina de los editors Who We Are Quiénes somos What We Do Reyna Esquivel-King, Editor Ece Karaca, Art Director LATIN AMERICAN CINEMA Jacob N. Farr, Staff Writer Reyna Esquivel-King, Editor Yolanda Zepeda, Managing Director This is my first year editing Contributors at ¿Que Pasa, Ohio State?. This year Latino/as have been at the Cristina Rivera forefront of political debate. Evelin Nunez-Rodriguez Hispanics tend to be negatively Frederick Aldama mis-represented. However, Glen Martínez this is not new. My research on J. Marcela Hernández the history of Mexican cinema Joel Wainwright connects to a broader discussion Joclyn Cabanas of what it means and looks like to Johana Coronado be Latino/a in the United States. John Cruz Jumarie Figueroa In this issue, we decided to Laura Podalsky highlight Latin American Liane Dávila-Martin Cinema. Since the silent film Marlene Pérez era, Latino/a directors, actors, and producers have participated Nicole Espinoza in the cultivation in the images of race. Through film, we can see how Latino/as describe themselves and create a dialogue over Olivia Cosentino the construction of race and self. The stories and articles here The Office of Diversity and Inclusion connect to the theme of identity. publishes ¿Qué Pasa, Ohio State? each Our collage for this issue is a collection of Latin American Films autumn and spring semester. ¿Qué from various countries and time periods. The movies discuss Pasa, Ohio State? is proud to celebrate the achievements of Latinx in a variety diverse topics including, poverty, class, sexuality, gender, and of disciplines: art, politics, science, colonialism. Included is an explanation of Latin American film technology, literature, and more. Although studies and descriptions of faculty and students who research not every discipline will be featured in this subject. each issue, each thematically organized Students Jumarie Figueroa, Marlene Penez, Jacob Farr, Johana issue will highlight the diversity of fields Coronada, and Joclyn Cabañas provide personal stories on in which Latinx excel. finding their identity. The Ohio State University is not responsible for the content and views of We also chose to feature The Latino/a Studies Program at OSU. Dr. this publication. The publication does not Theresa Delgadillo spells out the purpose of the Latino/a Studies necessarily reflect the views and opinions and faculty research interest. Dr. Glenn Martinez discusses the of the staff. Immigration, Education, and Race in 2017 Panel that took place on October 27th in the Ohio Union. Dr. Joel Wainwright, keynote Note: We use the term “Latinx” to speak at the Ohio Latin Americanist Conference (OLAC) explains represent all Latino identities. Photos for his position on Latino/a studies and where we should go from each piece are provided by the author or here. interviewee unless otherwise noted. The issue closes with demographics about Hispanic enrollment On the Cover: compared to OSU on a whole. Here we can visibly make City of God (Cidade De Deus) Limited our numbers known and continue to build a strong Latinx Edition Screen Print (Artist Proof) community. by Paul Shipper Contact: Paul Shipper, Illustrator, PS Studio Ltd. http://paulshipperstudio.com You can find Paul Shipper on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | Behance 2 quepasa.osu.edu Autumn ’17 3 Table of Contents United for Puerto Rico, Entrevista: Una travesía de inmigración, 4 Jacob N. Farr 19 Joclyn Cabañas Finding a Sense of Belonging, Stop the Hate, Johana Coronada 5 Jacob N. Farr 20 Finding my Voice, Ohio State Hosts Distinguished 21 Jumarie Figueroa Hispanic Ohioan Awards Gala Venezuelan Dumplings, 22.23 Latinx Students Scholarships6 Awarded Jacob Farr What is Latina/o Studies at OSU?, My Summer in Madrid: Combating 7 Theresa Delgadillo 24 Infectious Disease, Liane Dávila-Martin Immigration, Education, Latino Vote Held Steady, Francisco 8 and Race in 2017 Panel, Gómez-Bellengé Glenn Martinez New Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Ohio Latin Americanist Opens its Doors, 25 9 Conference (OLAC) hosted Marcela Hernandez at the Ohio State University, Joel Wainwright Campus Total Enrollment: Comparison Between total Latinx 26.27 Love Notes for Dreamers 10.11 Student Enrollment and University Brown and Black Comics Graduates 28.31 Extravaganza: SÕL-CON 2017, 12 .13 Marlene Penez What is your dream?, 13 Nicole Espinoza de Montreuil Latin American Film Studies, Reyna Esquivel-King CLAS Latin American Film Series, Megan Hastings 14 Latin American Film Studies Faculty 15 and Student Research Interests, various authors Film Studies Collage16.17 Looking Backward, Looking Forward: U.S. 18 Immigration in Cartoons and Comics 2 quepasa.osu.edu Autumn ’17 3 OSU & Community United for Puerto Rico Jacob N. Farr, Staff Writer and Undergraduate, Biomedical Science “History will judge societies and governments — and In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, the island of their institutions — not by how big they are or how Puerto Rico was left decimated. With over 95% well they serve the rich and the powerful, but by of the island without power, and over half the how effectively they respond to the needs of the population without drinking water, the need for poor and the helpless.” – Cesar Chavez family and community is greater than ever. La Familia To meet this need, Liane and the Puerto Rican Student Despite cultural differences among Latinx and Association organized a fundraiser and food drive Hispanics, one thing is for certain. La Familia, the on Monday, October 2nd. The call went out to serve family, is the common thread that knits together and students, staff, and community members of communities and offers resilience in tough times. all races and nationalities gathered to collect more Liane Davila-Martin, president of the Puerto Rican than $2,500 and over 12 pallets of donations— Student Association comments “I think I speak for enough to fill an entire semi-truck. Liane remarks all Latinos and Hispanics when I say that family “The community and the university had our backs a and friends are our number one priority always; 100% and the outpouring love and support we have no matter the circumstances, we are there for each been receiving is overwhelming; in a good way… We other and that is one big value we will always have are very thankful for everyone who helped running through our veins.” us in anyway.” However, the work is far from over. If you’d like to support relief efforts, consider visiting www.unidosporpuertorico.com to donate. 4 quepasa.osu.edu Autumn ’17 5 Finding a Sense of Belonging Jacob Farr, Staff Writer and Undergraduate, Biomedical Science With all the diverse challenges that Multicultural Center. Students LATINX COHORTS college life brings, it’s sufficient to apply the summer before The Multicultural Center hosts two say that adjusting to college is a matriculation. If selected, they cohort programs for new and tricky for anyone. This is especially arrive to campus a week early returning Latinx Buckeyes. BELLA true for minority students that and meet Latinx faculty, staff, creates a community of empowered seek a leg up in getting integrated, and student leaders as they Latina women actively working finding a sense of belonging, and learn about campus resources. towards solidarity, leadership, and developing the skills necessary for They also participate in Latinx community wellness. SUR promotes academic, social, and professional networking events at OSU and Strength, Unity and Respect for Latinx men, creating a network success. In its commitment to the Columbus Community. This of students, staff, and faculty that diversity and inclusion OSU hosts a year, activities included practice share a philosophy of support and wide range of outreach events and using the COTA bus system, a brotherhood. Each group meets programs. Here we have highlighted campus wide scavenger hunt, and bi-weekly on Thursdays. a few of the many that Ohio State mentorship opportunities with has to offer. OSU Staff members. LLDI The Latinx Leadership Development Institute (LLDI) serves incoming first year Latinx students through bi-weekly mentorship and workshop events. These meetings focus on topics that are crucial to academic and professional success such as communication, leadership, networking, and independence. Highlights of the program include personal mentors, cohort retreats, and an end of the year capstone project where students design programs to give back to the community. For example, one student organized community service projects. Another student created a college night at a local high school. If interested in serving as a peer mentor, please contact Lauren Lopez at [email protected]. LEAP The Latinx Early Arrival Program (LEAP) is a four-day program designed to ease the transition to college life. It is organized by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Latinx Student Success team and the Office of Student Life Students bring in the new semester at the Latinx Welcome Back picnic 4 quepasa.osu.edu Autumn ’17 5 Ohio State hosts Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Awards Gala On October 14, 2017 Office of Diversity and Inclusion Reading Ohio 2016 cycle, an enrichment program dedicated partnered with the Ohio Latino Affairs Commission to the self-development of girls. (OCHLA) to present the 2017 Governor’s Distinguished Hispanic Ohioans Awards Gala. The event honors individuals The Office of Diversity and Inclusion will also present its and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding inaugural “Distinguished Latinx Service Award.” The award achievements in their professional or community service recognizes individuals for exemplary contributions to Ohio endeavors, and who serve as role models for the growing State’s Latinx community. This year’s recipient is Ohio Hispanic community in Ohio. State alum Tracy Najera. Dr. Najera holds three degrees from Ohio State−BA in international studies, MPA from This year marks the first time that a member of the Ohio the Glenn School of Public Affairs, and a PhD in Education State staff will be honored among the Distinguished Administration.