ECU Foreign Languages and Literatures

You're invited to joins us for an Art Reception for 2024's Summer in Buenos Aires Creative Art! ??? Thurs., Nov 14 ? 5 - 7 p.m. ?? Ledonia Wright Cultural Center ADA Accommodation: 252-737-1018 [email protected]

Dr. Laura Levi-Altstaedter and students from the Buenos Aires Study Abroad program hosted an inspiring art exhibition, showcasing pieces created during the 2024 Summer Creative Art Workshop in Buenos Aires. Led by Argentine artist Guille Pachelo, this exhibit features the incredible work of our talented students!

One of our Foreign Language Education majors, Mikaela Trank, has been awarded the Foreign Language Association of North Carolina’s Jane Mitchell and Manolita Buck Honorary Scholarship. When asked about her scholarship inspiration and future, Trank said, “My inspiration comes from the people who speak the language! I was able to spend time in the Dominican Republic in 2019, and I fell in love with the children I met there. After returning home, I wanted to deepen my knowledge of Spanish and communicate more effectively with people in the Hispanic/Latino community. From there, my love for sharing the language and culture grew. I hope to teach new generations about the languages and cultures I love and create a safe space for them to share their own. My time in Argentina was essential for this, as it allowed me to learn about a new culture and fall in love with the city of Buenos Aires. I learned how to communicate respectfully with others and navigate cultural norms. My advice for any prospective language student is to go abroad—immersing yourself in a different culture and language is the best way to learn and grow! In my future career, I plan to provide my students with every opportunity to experience authentic cultural elements from around the world and offer them opportunities to travel virtually or in person.”

Emerging Voices lecture series by Foreign Languages and Literatures presents Davis Ramos from Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo. Ramos' lecture, "Global Visibilities: Between Representation and Experience in Mexico, Spain, and France" covers visibility’s multifaceted impact on commodities, politics, and drama in Mexico, Spain, and France. Discover how visibility transforms social issues, lived experiences, market dynamics, national identity, and perceptions of violence. ? Emerging Voices is a lecture series spotlighting the work and thought of early career academics and writers. These events are hosted by ECU's Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, thanks to support from the Linda E. McMahon Distinguished Professorship.? ? ADA Accommodation: 252-737-1018 or?[email protected] For more information about Emerging Voices, please visit?https://lnkd.in/dii8NXsv. Workshop Details The workshop is a hybrid event to be held en espa?ol and there is a required pre-circulated reading. Please register for the workshop?here?to receive the pre-circulated reading and Webex information. Location: Bate 3010 Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m. ? Lecture Details Location: Bate 1031 Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Time: 4-5 p.m. ? Online Meeting Information: Emerging Voices: David Ramos; Global Visibilities: Between Representation and Experience in Mexico, Spain, and France Hosted by?[email protected] ? https://lnkd.in/dSWpSVzM? Wednesday, October 30, 2024 4:00 PM | 1 hour | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 2634 218 7334 Password: EmergingVoices (36374464 when dialing from a phone) ? Join by video system Dial?[email protected] You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. ? Join by phone +1-415-655-0003?US Toll Access code: 263 421 87334 ?

On Sat. Sept. 28th Mr. Julio Maldonado, Director of Hospitality and Language Access Services hosted SPAN 3110 students for an orientation session to prepare for their 20-hour Shadowing Experience with Professional Medical Interpreters at ECU Health Medical Center.

?? Ready to take your education global? ?? Learn German at ECU this Spring 2025 and open doors to endless opportunities! From language classes to studying abroad in Berlin, dive into German culture, history, and more. ?????? ?? Enroll in beginner German courses—no experience needed! Plus, explore amazing opportunities like studying in Germany tuition-free and internships abroad. Plan your summer in Berlin from July 7 to August 2, 2025. Immerse yourself in the culture, stay with a local family, and earn credits while exploring one of the world's most vibrant cities! ???

Don’t forget about your opportunity for free pizza and raffle prizes while learning about majoring or minoring in FLL with a concentration in Hispanic Studies! See you tomorrow (Oct. 9) from 3-4 p.m. in Bate 3321 ????

Come learn about?career?opportunities in the Southeast and abroad from three industry professionals, one of whom is an ECU alumnus!: Keynote Address ? “Opportunities in German Engineering in the U.S. / Southeast” Markus Rimmele, Managing Principal, DigitalituM ? Thursday, October 10 3:30 p.m. Rivers Building, Room 105A ? Followed by a?Roundtable Discussion (Q&A) and Reception?(4:00 - 4:45 p.m.): ? Markus Rimmele, Managing Principal, DigitalituM Narges McCarren, Senior Research Analyst, Greenville ENC Alliance Sean Fleming (ECU Alumnus), Purchasing Director, B/S/H Home Appliances ? Markus Rimmele?is a highly accomplished industrial automation professional with over two decades of experience in the field. He began his?career?as a Mechatronic Technician in South Germany before earning an Electrical Engineering degree in Germany in 2002, followed by an Executive Master's in Business Administration (EMBA) from Georgia State University in 2018. Markus has been involved in all aspects of customized production machine manufacturing, from engineering design to installation to life cycle management. His expertise in European manufacturing technology for the North American market spans multiple industry verticals, including automotive, medical device, solar energy, material handling/warehouse automation, and customized packaging solutions. Narges McCarren?earned her Engineering degrees from RWTH Aachen University and the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences in Germany. From 2018-2020, she worked as a Product Development Engineer at B/S/H Home Appliances in New Bern. She currently serves as Senior Research Analyst at Greenville-ENC Alliance, a public-private partnership supporting economic development in our region. ? Sean Fleming?graduated from ECU with a degree in International Business and a minor in German. During his junior year, he studied abroad in Tübingen, an experience that helped him secure a position while still a senior in Bosch’s 13-month-long management trainee program in Germany. Since then, he has worked at B/S/H Home Appliances in New Bern, where he has risen to the position of Purchasing Director. We wish to thank the following organizations for their generous support: ECU's Department of Engineering; Thomas Harriot College of Arts & Sciences; and The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington, D.C. We look forward to having you join us!

Ready to explore Buenos Aires? Join us for an unforgettable study abroad experience in June 2025! Immerse yourself in the culture, earn 6 Spanish credits, and discover Argentina! ???? Don’t miss the info session on Oct. 4th at 3 PM in Bate 3321 or join us online at https://lnkd.in/emusVUJ2

Stop by the Wellbeing Hub in the Main Student Center tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 24, anytime between 2-4 p.m. to get class, study abroad, and career advice from Dr. David Smith, Associate Professor and Chair. There will be snacks!