Announcements

April 13, 2023

The Department of World Languages & Literatures awarded the following scholarships for 2023-2024:

• Robert A. Fischer Memorial Endowed Scholarship: Sarah Wright
• Señor Cicero A. Rust III Endowed Scholarship: Carol-Ann Veretto
• Roberto A. Galván/San Marcos Lions Club Scholarship: Jessica Leonard, Anna López Zavaleta
• Corinda Crews Moeller Endowed Scholarship: Joci Tidey, Carol-Ann Veretto
• Thomas L. and Helen E. Cox Scholarship: Joci Tidey
• Daniel P. Frouman Graduate Spanish Scholarship: Susi Ledesma, Jasen Rodríguez

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates:

• Outstanding Undergraduate Student: Trey Gruber
• Outstanding Graduate Student: Olivia Vance
• Marburger Scholarship: Victoria Ortiz
• Star Student Teacher Distinction: Gaby Alvarado
• Graduate Merit Scholarship: Mayra Soto
• Critical Language Scholarship: Zayna Abdel-Rahim, Gabriel Medina
• Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship: Gabriel Medina, Logan Munro
• Isis de la O Award for Outstanding Achievement in International Education: Eva Herrera

Dr. Lucy Harney, Chair and Associate Dean was proud to award the following students with Academic Excellence Certificates in Spring 2022:

• Isabel E. Algoe
• Ruby Talamantes Fierro
• Freddie Layton
• Taylor R. Keesee
• Lyda G. Ballard
• Tara R. Hauwert
• Dillon M. Collins
• Tatiana A. Ybarra
• Chelsea E. Arnold
• Trey A. Gruber
• Jessica J. Leonard
• Sarah E. Lujan
• Santra G. Rangel Jimenez
• Philippe R. Sprowls
   

August 2022

The Department of World Languages & Literatures awarded the following scholarships for 2022-2023:

• Robert A. Fischer Memorial Endowed Scholarship: Tara Hauwert
• Corinda Crews Moeller Endowed Scholarship: Nick Barecky
• Roberto A. Galván/San Marcos Lions Club Scholarship: Valentina Alvarado, Yasmin Dunning Sarubbi
• Señor Cicero A. Rust III Endowed Scholarship: Juan Vanegas
• Thomas L. and Helen E. Cox Scholarship: Trey Gruber
• Daniel P. Frouman Graduate Spanish Scholarship: Yesenia Cardona Cervantes, Olivia Vance

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates:

• Outstanding Undergraduate Student: Grace Todd
• Outstanding Graduate Student: Lauren Dungan

Dr. Lucy Harney, Chair and Associate Dean was proud to award the following students with Academic Excellence Certificates in Spring 2022:

Elizabeth Algoe
Karen Ardila
Chelsea Arnold
Jessica Benitez Garcia
Cheyanne Clagett
Olivia Duffy
Spencer Flynn
Trey Gruber
Rosa Gruver
Jennifer Gutierrez
Tara Hauwert
Lizbeth Jasso
Taylor Keesee
Pilar Layton
Andrew Morgan
Wandaka Musungira
Raymond Nuss
Jessica Powell
Rajae Semlali
Allison Spitzenberger
Ruby Talamantes Fierro
Grace Todd

August 2022

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates the following faculty members who were recognized at the Liberal Arts Fall Faculty Meeting:

Dr. Catherine Jaffe: Liberal Arts Golden Apple Award for Teaching and the Presidential Distinction Award for Teaching

Dr. Lisa Haegele: Presidential Distinction Award for Service

Dr. Jennifer Forrest: College Achievement Award for Research

Carolina Wilson: College Achievement Award for Teaching

April 2022

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates Dr. Ewa Siwak, Senior Lecturer, whom the Alpha Chi National Honor Society named as a Favorite Professor!

April 28, 2022

Italian studies lecture (live from Australia): "Violence and rape in the Italian fin-de-siècle: Gabriele D’Annunzio’s La Vergine Orsola." Sponsored by the Department of World Languages and Literatures, the College of Liberal Arts, and the Honors College. A companion event to the International Film Festival and Symposium on Consent, Australian Italian Scholar Michela Barisonzi will present her lecture:
"Violence and rape in the Italian fin-de-siècle: Gabriele D’Annunzio’s La Vergine Orsola," as part of Italian studies at Texas State University.
The event will take place on April 28, 2022, on Zoom.
https://www.worldlang.txstate.edu/features/international-film-festival-consent-2022.html
https://commonexperience.txstate.edu/events.html

April 2022

Texas State’s French Club (Le Cercle Français) hosted a special international event on Thursday, March 31st. The club teamed up with the French Consulate in Houston to host “French Outside Of France.” This event was a celebration of the French community at Texas State.

August 2021

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates the following faculty members who were recognized at the Liberal Arts Fall Faculty Meeting:

Dr. Yasmine Beale-Rivaya: NEH Distinguished Teaching Professor, the Presidential Distinction Award in Teaching, and the Golden Apple Award

Dr. Catherine Jaffe: Excellence in Research Funding and Sponsored Programs

Dr. David Navarro: College Achievement Award in Service

Dr. Michael Conner: College Achievement Award in Service

April 2021

The Department of World Languages and Literatures awarded the following scholarships:

• The Elizabeth Topper Nash Scholarship: Grace Todd
• Roberto Galván/San Marcos Lion Club Scholarship: Isabella Iven
• Señor Cicero A. Rust III Endowed Scholarship: Grace Todd
• Corinda Crews Moeller Endowed Scholarship: Andrew Morgan
• Thomas L. and Helen E. Cox Scholarship: Tara Hauwert
• Daniel P. Frouman Graduate Spanish Scholarship: Lauren Dungan and Mary Von Folsom

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates:

• Outstanding Undergraduate Student: Cheyanne Clagett
• Outstanding Graduate Student: Wyatt Ince

Dr. Lucy Harney, Chair and Associate Dean was proud to award the following students with Academic Excellence Certificates:

Luz Anaya Chong
Karen Ardila
Kaitlyn Marie Benacquisito
Jessica Benitez Garcia
Gabryelle Carrelli
David Casas
Cheyanne Clagett
Olivia Cohen
Dillon Collins
Olivia Duffy
D’Artagnan Elliott
Trey Gruber
Jennifer Guidry
Jennifer Gutierrez
Tara Hauwert
Isabella Iven
Cecilio Lopez Rosales
Isabel Lozoya
D’onna Madlock
Andrew Morgan
Lucy Muir
Sara Neel
Zachary Poston
Allison Spitzenberger
Jessica Stachew
Grace Todd
Diana Torres-Colin
Araceli Vega Vega

August 21, 2020

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates the following faculty members who were recognized at the Liberal Arts Fall Faculty Meeting:

Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson: Golden Apple Award in Teaching, Presidential Distinction Award in Teaching

Dr. Sharon Ugalde: Golden Apple Award in Scholarly/Creative, Presidential Distinction Award in Scholarly/Creative

Dr. Valentina Glajar: Presidential Distinction Award in Service

Dr. Carole Martin: College Achievement Award in Teaching

Dr. Carlos Abreu Mendoza: College Achievement Award in Scholarly/Creative

Dr. Susana Villanueva Eguia-Lis: College Achievement Award in Service

May 5, 2020

The Department of World Languages and Literatures awarded the following scholarships:

The Elizabeth Topper Nash Scholarship: Issac Caswell and Lucy Muir

Roberto Galván/San Marcos Lion Club Scholarship: José García Torres and Dina Wodajo

Señor Cicero A. Rust III Endowed Scholarship: Andrew Morgan

Corinda Crews Moeller Endowed Scholarship: Issac Caswell and Luz Elena Anaya Chong

Daniel P. Frouman Graduate Spanish Scholarship: Wyatt Ince

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates:

• Outstanding Undergraduate Student: Broderick Turner
• Outstanding Graduate Student: Lourdes Schmader

August 24, 2019

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates the following faculty members who were recognized at the Liberal Arts Fall Faculty Meeting:

Jennifer Forrest: Golden Apple Award in Teaching, Presidential Distinction Award in Teaching

Sergio Martinez: Presidential Distinction Award in Service

Lisa Haegele: College Achievement Award in Teaching

Gloria Velasquez: College Achievement Award in Teaching

Catherine Jaffe: College Achievement Award in Scholarly/Creative

Ewa Siwak: College Achievement Award in Service

Valentina Glajar: Excellence Award in Research Funding and Sponsored Programs

April 24, 2019

Dr. Lucy Harney, Chair and Associate Dean was proud to award the following students with Academic Excellence Certificates:

Brooks Bailey
Kaitlyn Benacquisto
Rory Cassidy
Aide Cerna
Luiza Daude Laurents
Chelsey Graham
Madisen Gummer
Daniela Herrejon
Isabella Iven
Jessica Lee Acevedo
Preston Lloyd
Diana Marin
Kathryn McDaniel
Leela Rao
Ofelia Reedy
Kendria Shields-Rhodes
Josie Soehnge
Broderick Turner
Grace Van De Hoef

The Department of World Languages and Literatures awarded the following scholarships:

• The Elizabeth Topper Nash Scholarship: Kathryn McDaniel
• Señor Cicero A. Rust III Scholarship: Jessica Lee Acevedo
• Thomas L. and Helen E. Cox Scholarship: Isabella Iven
• Corinda Crews Moeller Scholarship: Miracle Tinsley and Elijah Danielson
• Roberto Galván/San Marcos Lion Club Scholarship: Jessica Lee Acevedo, Diana Diaz, Christine Miller
• Daniel P. Frouman Graduate Spanish Scholarship: Lourdes Schmader

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates:

• Outstanding Undergraduate Student: Broderick Turner
• Outstanding Graduate Student: Jakob Romine

Feburary 2019

Congratulations to Brittany Debaisieux, Nicholas Eastwood, Leticia Patterson, and Broderick Turner for passing the CCIP French Business Exam (French Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris). Three of these four students passed with Honors at the B2 level, generally the highest level obtained by undergraduates.

January 5, 2019

Dr. Sharon Keefe Ugalde was presented the 2018 “Adela Zamudio Essay Prize” by Feministas Unidas for the best essay in the areas of feminist studies, gender studies, queer studies, and studies related to works of literature and cinema by female authors. The title of the winning essay is: "Las poetas de la generación del 50 y la imaginería indumentaria." The award was presented by the president of Feministas Unidas Tina Escaja at a joint gathering of the Women’s Caucus for the Modern Languages, Feministas Unidas, Women in French, and Women in German during the annual meeting of the Modern Language Association held in Chicago, Jan. 3-6, 2019.

August 24, 2018

The Department of Modern Languages congratulates the following faculty members who were recognized at the Liberal Arts Fall Faculty Meeting on August 24, 2018:

Dr. Mayumi Moriuchi -- Presidential Excellence Award in Teaching, Golden Apple Award in Teaching, Presidential Distinction Award in Teaching

Dr. Peter Golato -- Golden Apple Award in Teaching, Presidential Distinction Award in Teaching

Dr. Yasmine Beale-Rivaya -- Mariel Muir Mentoring Award

Dr. David Navarro -- College Achievement Award, Teaching

Dr. Valentina Glajar -- College Achievement Award, Teaching; Faculty Service Award (Fifteen Years)

Dr. Beth Bernstein -- College Achievement Award, Service

Dr. Agustín Cuadrado -- College Achievement Award, Service; Faculty Service Award (Ten Years)

University Distinguished Professor Dr. Sharon Ugalde -- Faculty Service Award (Forty-Five Years)

Dr. Matthew Juge -- Faculty Service Award (Fifteen Years)

August 16, 2018

Employee of the Month (April) Annie Garcia, Modern Languages Administrative Assistant II, was recognized along with the other winners during the Employee of the Year Award Luncheon.

August 13, 2018

Sigma Delta Pi (Epsilon Beta Chapter) is happy to announce its forthcoming website. The Spanish Honor Society’s website will offer information about membership, events, meetings, and society scholarships.

In the meanwhile, please visit (if you are a current member) our Sigma Delta Pi TRACS Site, or request guest access from Dr. David Navarro at davidnavarro@txstate.edu

May 23-24, 2018

Dr. Susana Lis, specialist in Hispanic American poetry, was invited to the Department of Humanities at the University of Panama campus Changuinola to give a talk on Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Panamanian poetry for students majoring in Spanish Literature, Education, and Sociology. The lecture series was part of the Celebration of the “Mes de la Etnia Negra” or Black History Month, signed into law in 2000. She delivered a second talk on research tools in literature and the humanities in the 21st century, in which she highlighted opportunities for pursuing a master’s degree in Spanish at Texas State University.

May 18, 2018

The Department of Modern Languages congratulates Hannah Henry to whom the College of Liberal Arts awarded the Harold and Betty Marburger Scholarship.

The Department of Modern Languages congratulates Gabriela O’Connor who received the College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award.

Dr. Lucy Harney, Chair and Associate Dean was proud to award the following students with Academic Excellence Certificates:
Brooks Bailey
Vanessa Colegio
Tina Cortinas
Chelsey Graham
Ana Hernandez-Acevedo
Judith Kheir
Iliana Lee
Preston Lloyd
Diana Marin
Cintya Medina
Gabriela O’Connor
Leela Rao
Broderick Turner
Grace Van de Hoef
Rachel Wolfe
 
The Department of Modern Languages awarded the following scholarships:

• The Elizabeth Topper Nash Scholarship: Broderick Turner
• Roberto Galván/San Marcos Lions Club Scholarship:  Misleydis Perez Palomino and Grace Van de Hoef
• Corinda Crews Moeller Scholarship: Chelsey Graham
• Daniel P. Frouman Graduate Spanish Scholarship: Miguel G. Ramirez

The Department of Modern Languages congratulates:

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Modern Languages: Gabriela O'Connor

Outstanding Graduate Student in Modern Languages: Angela Pierce

May 14, 2018

The Hispanic Policy Network Symposium recognized Dr. Susana Villanueva Eguia Lis as a Latina Star. 

April 20, 2018

Blaine Anderson, a senior International Studies and Spanish student, presented her research poster, "A Study of Domestic Abuse and Legal Recourse for Spanish Women," at the 12th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference.

April 20, 2018

Congratulations to Margaret Dunaway, Jennifer Forrest, Kayla Hill, Ida Benavides, Peter Golato (featured in that order in the photo), Beth Bernstein, and Lupita Limage Montesinos whom the Alpha Chi National Honor Society recognized as Favorite Professors for 2018.

April 13, 2018

Congratulations to our own Annie Garcia, Administrative Assistant II, on being recognized as Texas State University's Employee of the Month.

April 6, 2018

The fourth annual Spanish MA Reception was held on 6 April 2018. Hosted by the Spanish Division and sponsored by the Department of Modern Languages and the Graduate College, the reception provides a unique space for faculty, alumni, current, and prospective MA students to enjoy light catering, music, socializing, and networking while learning about the MA program. A huge thank you to all alumni, faculty, and students who participated in the event; it was a huge success.

March 28, 2018

The first annual “Do Deutsch! Day” was a great success, with more than 70 students attending, including current and prospective German majors and minors. Juniors and seniors shared their takes on upper-division courses, special programs, and our student organizations. The event was sponsored by the German Club, Delta Phi Alpha German Honor Society, and the German faculty. A huge thank you to Modern Languages for the delicious pizza!

January 11, 2018

Last semester’s second Intercambio (Spanish-Language Mixer) was described by the University Star as “successful.” This monthly Spanish language and culture exchange event with international students and language learners will continue this spring. For information, please contact Dr. Susana Villanueva-Eguia-Lis and Dr. Beth Bernstein.

The following link will open a PDF download.

November 30, 2017

French artist and activist Christiane B. Pettersen gave a lecture "From Art & Beyond: An Artiste in Search of Justice in the XXIst Century." This was a Common Experience Event sponsored by the Honors College, the College of Liberal Arts, the Departments of History, English, Political Science and Modern Languages, the Center for International Studies, the Office of Study Abroad, and the French National Honor Society - Texas State Chapter.

November 10, 2017

Congratulations to Dr. DiMauro-Jackson, who received the Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in International Education. The Office of International Affairs at Texas State University recognized Dr. Jackson’s contribution to the advancement of international education as well as her service to international students.

November 8, 2017

Congratulations to the following graduate students who presented their research at the Texas State International Research Conference. Thanks are extended to all graduate faculty, undergraduate, and graduate students in attendance.

“Family Structures and Matrimony in Doña Perfecta (1876): Representation of the Creation of Nation”
Angela Pierce, Spanish, Texas State University

“Prison as a Metaphor for Spain in El Lápiz del Carpintero by Manuel Rivas”
Kenny Suazo, Spanish, Texas State University

“Gabriel García Márquez's 'Montiel’s Widow': A Life Without a Name and Freedom”
Luann Williams, Spanish, Texas State University

“Fantastic Reality and Solitude in El Avión de la Bella Durmiente by Gabriel García Márquez”
Diana Young, Spanish, Texas State University

 A special thanks as well to panel organizers, Dr. Catherine Jaffe and Dr. Sharon Ugalde, and session mediator, Dr. Jaffe.

October 18, 2017

Gloria Velásquez received the Student Foundation of Excellence Teaching Award for her ardent nurturing of student leadership and her active contribution to the development of the spirit, integrity, and traditions of Texas State University. Alba Melgar, who received the award in 2005, was the first Modern Languages faculty member to be recognized by the Foundation.

October 16, 2017

German faculty Dr. Valentina Glajar and Dr. Lisa Haegele presented their research on the Cold War on a panel titled “Cold War Spy Stories from the Eastern Bloc.” Also featured were Dr. Alison Lewis (University of Melbourne, Australia), Dr. Corina L. Petrescu (Humboldt Fellow; University of Mississippi), and Dr. Susan Morrison (Professor of English, Texas State University) who presented papers on their archival work on the East German and Romanian secret services. Drs. Lewis, Petrescu, and Glajar are co-editing a book on this topic that will appear through the University of Nebraska Press. This event, organized by Dr. Glajar, enjoyed the generous support and co-sponsorship of Modern Languages, all departments in Liberal Arts, International Studies, the Center for Diversity and Gender Studies, the College of Liberal Arts, and the Honors College.

Cold War Spy Stories Panel Poster

August 25, 2017

Congratulations to Dr. Robert Fischer, who was recognized as Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the Texas State University Convocation on August 25.

Congratulations to Dr. Sergio Martínez for his promotion to Full Professor.

The department congratulates the following faculty members recognized by the Texas State University President for excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service:
Dr. Miriam Echeverría - Presidential Distinction Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activity
Dr. Nieves Pujalte - Presidential Distinction Award for Excellence in Teaching

The Department congratulates the following faculty who received awards from the College of Liberal Arts recognizing excellence in scholarship and service:
Dr. David Navarro - Liberal Arts Achievement Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activity
Dr. Moira DiMauro-Jackson  - Liberal Arts Achievement Award for Excellence in Service

August 9, 2017

The Spanish language network Univision aired an interview with Dr. David Navarro on the program Despierta Austin about his bilingual adaptation and co-production (with Dr. Joseph Falocco from the English Department) of William Shakespeare's play The Comedy of Errors / La Comedia de las equivocaciones.

June 1, 2017

Faculty News: Dr. Sharon Ugalde, University Distinguished Professor, was recognized as one of the foremost experts on Spanish women poets in a radio program recorded at the Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, Spain. Dr. Ugalde was interviewed by two professors from Spanish universities about her research and about trends in contemporary women's poetry in Spain. The interview may be accessed at CANAL UNED or downloaded directly below:

May 2017

Dr. Maria Luisa Gomez Ramirez has received a Non-Tenure Faculty Release for her project, Spanish on the Stage.  She will create a website designed to improve listening comprehension of learners of Spanish.  It will include links to short dialogues from movie scenes accompanied by scripts, pre-listening, listening, and post-listening activities. 

April 2017

The Department of Modern Languages congratulates:
Scholarship Recipients
Grace Velasco Van De Hoef (Elizabeth Topper Nash and Thomas and Helen E. Cox Scholarships)
Gabriela O’Connor (Elizabeth Topper Nash, Thomas L. and Helen E. Cox Scholarship, and Corinda Crews Moeller Scholarships)
Debora Ruiz (Roberto Galván/San Marcos Lions Club Scholarship)
Tina Cortinas (Roberto Galván/San Marcos Lions Club Scholarship)
Janice Russell (Corinda Crews Moeller Scholarship)
Morgan Stephan (Harold and Betty Marburger Scholarship)

Outstanding Undergraduate Student
Kara Reyemeyer

Outstanding Graduate Student
Mohit Mehta

April 9, 2017

Spanish graduate student Mohit Mehta was initiated into the The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at a ceremony on Sunday, April 9, 2017. Former San Marcos mayor Daniel Guerrero gave the keynote address. Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest, largest, and most selective honor society for all academic disciplines. Texas State became the 325th chapter of Phi Kappa Phi during a ceremonial installation on October 10, 2013. Students must be in the top 10% of their program in their last year to be invited to membership.

March 27, 2017

Modern Languages faculty Dr. Sharon Ugalde, Dr. Yasmine Beale-Rivaya, and Dr. Catherine Jaffe presented their research on medieval, 18th-century, and 20th-century women in Spain at the Women and Gender Research Collaborative 2017 symposium, "Century of Conflict: Dialogues on Women, Gender, Intersectionality and Militarism," on March 24, 2017. Dr. David Navarro moderated the panel, entitled "Women's Experiences in War and Conflict: Literary and Linguistic Perspectives."

March 2017

Dr. Moira Di Mauro-Jackson helped organize and presented a paper at the Conference of Italian Researchers on 25 March, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Hosted by the Italian Consulate General in Houston, this event featured Italian researchers from natural sciences to liberal arts, technology and medicine. The conference facilitates the sharing of discoveries and research not only in the United States but throughout the global academic community.

March 2017

Spanish and Math major Osvaldo Marquez Rubio is the new president of Texas State's Chess Club, and Spanish lecturer, Dr. Susana Villanueva Eguía Lis, is the club's new faculty advisor.

Photos show Texas State team members with Dr. Eguía Lis, and in competition, at the Southwest Collegiate Championship held at Texas Tech University on February 25.

(Source: https://new.uschess.org/news/bringing-more-college-chess-to-the-south-west/)

Read more in article from University Star

February 2017

Public Lecture
"Cervantes's Immaterial Bodies"
by Prof. Anne J. Cruz
University of Miami
Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 5:15 p.m., Centennial Hall G02
Sponsored by the Department of Modern Languages, the Honors College, the Department of English, the Department of History, and the Department of Philosophy

October 13, 2016

Texas State University Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi to Hold Initiation

The Texas State University chapter of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi—the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines—will initiate its newest class of members on Sunday, November 6, at 2:00 p.m. in the LBJ Student Center Ballroom

Dr. Michael Hennessy, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, will serve as the keynote speaker.

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May 10, 2016

Carla Greszler-Gómez, lecturer in Spanish, has been awarded the 2016 Part-Time Excellence in Teaching Award.

Letter from Liberal Arts Dean Michael Hennessy

April 25, 2016

Dr. Luis Intersimone was elected Executive Director of the Southwest Council of Latin American Studies SCOLAS. He will serve a two-year term beginning in 2016.

April 23, 2016

Department of Modern Languages students Estefanía David (Spanish M.A.), Christi Hudgins (Spanish major), and Karina Ramos (Spanish major) were initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at a ceremony in Evans Auditorium April 23, 2016. Ambassador Carlos González Gutiérrez, Consul General of Mexico in Austin, delivered the keynote address. Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious all-discipline honor society, and admission is based solely on superior scholarship. Only the top 10% of graduate students who have completed one full year of their degree, the top 10% of undergraduate seniors, and the top 7.5% of juniors are invited to be members. Texas State’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi was installed in 2013.

April 22, 2016

On April 22, 2016, University Distinguished Professor Dr. Sharon Ugalde, Dr. Antonio Gragera, Dr. Yasmine Beale-Rivaya, and Dr. David Navarro attended the Second Annual Hispanic Studies Conference hosted by the University of Houston.

Dr. Ugalde gave the plenary address titled: “A New Look for Ophelia in the Cultural Production of Spain.”

Also in attendance were a current graduate student, Alyssa Daley, and former students now pursuing PhDs: Arielle Akines, Isis Campos, Annette Zapata, and Allison Yakel.

April 20, 2016

The Department of Modern Languages congratulates:

Scholarship Recipients

Krystal Kurtz (Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain)
Debora Ruiz (Harold and Betty Marburger Scholarship)
Katharina Redlin (Elizabeth Topper Nash Scholarship)
Osvaldo Marquez Rubio (Elizabeth Topper Nash Scholarship)
Alec Trussell (Elizabeth Topper Nash Scholarship)
Grace Velasco Van De Hoef (Elizabeth Topper Nash Scholarship)
Ivette Colunga (Roberto Galván/San Marcos Lions Club Scholarship)
Juan Carlos Hernandez (Roberto Galván/San Marcos Lions Club Scholarship)
Laura Peña (Roberto Galván/San Marcos Lions Club Scholarship)
Christina Chandler (Corinda Crews Moeller Scholarship)
Katharina Redlin (Corinda Crews Moeller Scholarship)

Outstanding Undergraduate Student

Kurt Engh

Outstanding Graduate Student

Estefanía David

April 13, 2016

At their annual ceremony on April 13, the University’s Student Organizations Council awarded the Boko Award for Honors Organization of the Year to Texas State’s Spanish Honor Society, Sigma Delta Pi (Epsilon Beta Chapter). Dr. Miriam Echeverría Balboa is Sigma Delta Pi´s faculty advisor.

March 25, 2016

On Friday, March 25, 2016, University Distinguished Professor Dr. Sharon Ugalde, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Women's Studies.

April 18, 2015

Memorial symposium in honor of Dr. Antonio Candau at Valladolid University in Valladolid, Spain. Dr. Candau was professor of Spanish at Texas State University (1991-2001), and afterwards at Case Western Reserve University until his death from cancer in 2013. The symposium featured the celebrated novelist about whom Dr. Candau wrote his dissertation, José María Merino. During his address, Mr. Merino announced that he will dedicate his new collection of stories to Dr. Candau's memory. There were also talks by Dr. Catherine Jaffe and Dr. Sharon Ugalde from the Department of Modern Languages. He is remembered fondly in the department as a fine scholar and a treasured friend and colleague.

Spring 2015

The Department of Modern Languages congratulates:

Scholarship Recipients

Walter Brinker III (George C. Marshall Award)
Krystal Kurtz (Elizabeth Topper Nash Scholarship)
Victoria Baxter (Roberto Galván/San Marcos Lions Club Scholarship)
Kurt Engh (Roberto Galván/San Marcos Lions Club Scholarship)
Tricia Edgel (Thomas L. and Helen E. Cox Scholarship)
Krystal Kurtz (Thomas L. and Helen E. Cox Scholarship)
Madelon Hillegeist (Corinda Crews Moeller Scholarship)
John van de Pol (Corinda Crews Moeller Scholarship)

Outstanding Undergraduate Student

Krystal Kurtz

Outstanding Graduate Student

Julia Sainz

Spring 2014

The Department of Modern Languages congratulates:

Alpha Chi Favorite Professors 2014

Ms. Ida Benavides, Spanish
Dr. Michael Conner, German
Dr. Margaret Dunaway, Spanish
Dr. Jennifer Forrest, French (not pictured)
Dr. Carole Martin, French

Scholarship Recipients

Claire Davis (Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany)
Krystal Kurtz (Roberto Galván/San Marcos Lions Club Scholarship)
Laura Ortiz (Roberto Galván/San Marcos Lions Club Scholarship)
Walter Brinker (Elizabeth Topper Nash Scholarship)
Krystal Kurtz (Elizabeth Topper Nash Scholarship)
Krystal Kurtz (Marburger Scholarship)

Liberal Arts Excellence Awardees:

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Modern Languages

Erin N. Johnson

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Liberal Arts

Erin N. Johnson

Outstanding Graduate Student in Spanish

Lorella DiGregorio

Texas State German Contest

Beginning in 2015, the Department of Modern Languages will host the Texas State German Contest.

Spring 2013

The Department of Modern Languages congratulates:

Scholarship Recipients:

John Mades (Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany)
Emily Rothbauer (Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany)
Alejandra de la Mora de la Rosa (Elizabeth Topper Nash Scholarship)
Katie Wotipka (Elizabeth Topper Nash Scholarship)
Alejandra de la Mora de la Rosa (Roberto Galván/San Marcos Lions Club Scholarship)
Alejandra de la Mora de la Rosa (Thomas and Helen Cox Scholarship)
Chloé Roundtree, French (Pi Delta Phi Yedlicka Scholarship)
Maria Elena Zavaleta (Harold and Betty Marburger Scholarship)

Liberal Arts Excellence Awardees:

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Modern Languages:

Katie Wotipka

Outstanding Graduate Student in Spanish:

Kayla Mireles

Spring 2012

The Department of Modern Languages congratulates:

Scholarship Recipients:

José Martínez, Spanish (Roberto Galván/San Marcos Lions Club Scholarship)
Laura Provvidente, French (Elizabeth Topper Nash Scholarship)
Maricela Hernández-Hargrove, Spanish (Graduate Student Merrick Scholarship)

Liberal Arts Excellence Awardees:

Outstanding Graduate Student in Spanish:

Stephanie Krueger

Fall 2011

The Department of Modern Languages congratulates:

Le Cercle Français/Pi Delta Phi, chosen as a Bobcat Leader - Student Organization of the Month for November 2011

Spring 2011

The Department of Modern Languages congratulates:

Scholarship Recipients:

Melissa Spangler, Spanish (Galván Scholarship)
Devine Rose Halpine, French (Elizabeth Topper Nash Scholarship)
Elizabeth Prestwood, German (Elizabeth Topper Nash Scholarship)

Liberal Arts Excellence Awardees:

Outstanding Graduate Student in Spanish:

Carolina Wilson