Portuguese Studies Program: 2002 Events and Objectives

The Portuguese Studies Program's main objective in 2002 is to increase our visibility by forging closer links with the Luso-descended community. We aim to become a well recognized social and cultural organization in addition to an academic resource. We also plan on building stronger ties to Portuguese programs and communities in Portugal.

February 15 >> We plan on inviting UC students of Portuguese descent to a post-Valentine's Day social. This is an informal gathering aimed at introducing students to the program and allowing them to get to know other Portuguese students.

March 11 >> From Terceira in the Azores comes visiting poet/writer/dramatist Alamo de Olivera. He works actively in theater production and will be holding a small recital at his welcoming reception.

March 8-10 >> PSP will be participating in the Luso-American Educational Foundation Conference being held in the Central Valley.

April 12 >> Alamo de Olivera culminates his visit to Berkeley with a large recital, which may include the production of a short play. A send off reception will also be held.

April 16 >> Visiting scholar Alvaro Cardoso from the Univeristy of São Paulo will present a lecture on the connections and disconnections between Portuguese and Brazilian literature.

April 20-21 >> PSP will participate in the UCLA Portuguese Program Conference.

April 25 >> Portuguese Revolution Day. PSP will hold a film presentation and panel discussion about the revolution's legacy entitled "28 Years of April 25th"

June 7-9 >> Co-Sponsoring the Med-Conference in Lisbon

*Most dates and times given here are approximations for the Spring semester. As an event approaches, be sure to check the IES Calendar page for official dates, times, and locations.