News & Events | Department of Spanish and Portuguese

Event "Speaking in Tongues / Hablando en Lenguas: A Bilingual Poetry Reading and Conversation"

We warmly invite everyone to join us for Speaking in Tongues / Hablando en Lenguas: A Bilingual Poetry Reading and Conversation, featuring poets Minerva Reynosa (Monterrey, México) and Aideed Medina (Salinas, California), on March 5, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 pm in the McCune Conference Room (6020 Humanities and Social Sciences Building) at UC Santa Barbara.

First Meeting of the Spanish Book Club

Join us for the Spanish Book Club, a welcoming space to read and discuss Spanish-language literature while connecting with others who share a love of books, culture, and thoughtful conversation. The first meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 26, from 6:00–7:30 pm, in Phelps Hall 4332 (4th Floor).

Event "Leap into Languages: Global Voices, Global Perspectives"

Join faculty from each UC Santa Barbara language department to discover how language studies open doors to unique academic pathways and diverse career opportunities. Explore how multilingual skills can expand your global perspective and enhance your professional future on February 25, 2026, from 4:30-6:00 pm in Library Room 1312.

Talk “De Tokio a Jalisco y de ahí al norte: lugar, literatura norteña y escrituras de lo fantástico femenino” by Professor Fukumi Nihira

We invite you to an upcoming talk hosted by our department, featuring Fukumi Nihira presenting “De Tokio a Jalisco y de ahí al norte: lugar, literatura norteña y escrituras de lo fantástico femenino” on February 23 at 1:00 pm in Phelps 4312.

Talk “Orphans of the Empire: Decolonization and Africa–Portugal Ruptures, Displacement, and the Identity of the ‘Retornados’" by Professor Patrícia Martinho Ferreira

Join us for a talk by Patrícia Martinho Ferreira from Brown University, “Orphans of the Empire: Decolonization and Africa–Portugal Ruptures, Displacement, and the Identity of the ‘Retornados,’” on Thursday, February 19, 3:30–5:00 pm, in Girvetz 2320.

Humanities Decanted Event "Unfaithful: A Translator’s Memoir" with Suzanne Jill Levine

Join us for Humanities Decanted, a conversation with Suzanne Jill Levine (Spanish and Portuguese) and Leo Cabranes-Grant (Spanish and Portuguese) exploring Levine’s new book, "Unfaithful: A Translator’s Memoir" on February 12, 2026, 4:00 pm, in the McCune Conference Room (6020 Humanities and Social Sciences Building).

Talk "Untimeliness, Emergency, Emergence" by Professor Carlos Colmenares Gil

The Graduate Center for Literary Research (GCLR) is pleased to invite you to for a talk by Carlos Colmenares Gil from Indiana University Bloomington for a presentation titled "Untimeliness, Emergency, Emergence," on January 27 at 12 pm.

What’s Next for Venezuela? An Area Global Initiative 'Foro Urgente' Webinar

Join the Center for Latin America and Iberian Research for a virtual discussion on the current crisis in Venezuela and the aftermath of the U.S. military intervention, taking place on January 22, at 2 pm. Panelists will examine the challenges related to governance, democracy, global and U.S. politics, and potential future scenarios.