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Introducing the newest members of Casa de las Américas’ Executive Committee

Thomas M. Onorato, Ph.D. is a Professor of Biology at LaGuardia Community College, CUNY and a Visiting Scientist/Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry (MCB) at Brown University. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from St. Joseph’s College in 1999, and earned his Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Biological Sciences from St. John’s University in 2001 and 2004, respectively. Since joining LaGuardia in 2007, Dr. Onorato developed the Associate of Science (AS) in Biology Degree Program, is the founding program director, and has served as program director for 15 years. His research interests include molecular and cell biology of reproduction, marine invertebrate cell culture, microbiomes, and aquatic toxicology. Additionally, one of his long-term objectives is to enhance science communication and elevate informal science learning to inspire “AHA moments” that manifest creativity, self-expression, and passion for science for all audiences.

Wednesday Latinx Literary Author: Caridad De La Luz

Check in every Wednesday to learn about Latinx authors and book recommendations!

What a pleasure to host Hawaiian poet laureate Kealoha who organized a poetry writing workshop with our students. Thanks to.

Tampu Project giving a workshop on Andean cosmovisions as part of our celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day

La Casa game night is on. Dominó is where it's at. Catch us for the next one in November

Author and activist Liliana Mosquera presented her new book at LaGuardia

📍 Canaima National Park, Venezuela

Canaima National Park is a vast protected area located in southeastern Venezuela, known for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystems. It is characterized by towering tepui plateaus, immense waterfalls, dense rainforests, and rivers. The park is home to unique flora and fauna, including rare and endemic species. Visitors are drawn to its iconic Angel Falls, the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, and the mesmerizing landscapes that showcase the park's rich geological and biological diversity. Additionally, it holds cultural significance for the indigenous Pemon people, who have inhabited the region for generations.

October is just around the corner!! Swipe to check out our calendar of events for the month and check our bio for links 🫶

“La vida es como la espuma, por eso hay que darse como el mar”

Recommendation
Y tu mamá también is a coming of age story of two boys who embark on a road trip with a woman in her late 20s. A time of transition for not only the boys but the woman and the country as well.Set in 1999 México, a period of social,political, and economic change. Alfonso Cuarón uses the narrative of the film to challenge the conventions of masculinity/machismo found with Latine culture and highlight the class issues within México. This critically acclaimed film was received well in México and internationally.

Check back here every Friday for a new Latinx movie recommendation for your cozy weekend movie nights. 🍿

“La vida es como la espuma, por eso hay que darse como el mar”

Recommendation
Y tu mamá también is a coming of age story of two boys who embark on a road trip with a woman in her late 20s. A time of transition for not only the boys but the woman and the country as well.Set in 1999 México, a period of social,political, and economic change. Alfonso Cuarón uses the narrative of the film to challenge the conventions of masculinity/machismo found with Latine culture and highlight the class issues within México. This critically acclaimed film was received well in México and internationally.

Check back here every Friday for a new Latinx movie recommendation for your cozy weekend movie nights. 🍿

Wednesday Latinx Literary Author: Ana Castillo

Check in every Wednesday to learn about Latinx authors and book recommendations!

Artist Tuesday Highlight: Afro-Cuban artist Harmonia Rosales () Born in Chicago, Illinois, Harmonia uses her artistry to reimagine classical art as we know it. Her masterful techniques shine through her depictions of diversity in the classical and modern world.

Check out La Casa’s instagram every Tuesday as our Ambassadors highlight a different Latiné artist every week.

Geographic Highlight of Latin America: Malpelo Island, Colombia

Malpelo is an island 500km off the Pacific Coast of Colombia and holds the largest no-fishing zone in the Eastern Tropical Pacific. Despite being only 0.46 square miles, it contains huge amounts of marine biodiversity. It has many endemic species, including three species of reptiles, two species of starfish, one terrestrial crab, and many more. Malpelo's reefs are considered a 'reservoir' for sharks and are one of the only places in the world where the short-nosed ragged-tooth shark has been sighted. In 2006, Malpelo was designated a UNESCO world heritage site.

HAPPY HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH from La Casa! Swipe to learn how a week turned into a month🙌

Thanks to all the folks who joined us at our Open House. Look out for our calendar of events.

HAPPENING TODAY🌼 Join us in M-141 to say hi see what La Casa will be up to this semester and meet our new co-director, Dr. Veras! 🙂

HAPPY SEPTEMBER!! La Casa is back with new and exciting events for the Fall 2023 Semester! Check out our September events and check our feed throughout the semester for more to come 🌻☺️

HAPPY SEPTEMBER!! La Casa is back with new and exciting events for the Fall 2023 Semester! Check out our September events and check our feed throughout the semester for more to come 🌻☺️

Want to be a La Casa Ambassador?! Casa de las Américas is looking for 3 LaGCC students to be a part of our program for the Fall 2023 semester. Application link is available in bio! 🙂🌻

🌻 We celebrated our 1 year anniversary at 🎂

In our first year, we hosted 36 events, with 30 different collaborators, and with about a total of 3,000 students, faculty, staff, & community members participants🌻

Looking forward to year two!

📸: Anastasia Figuera

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📸: Anastasia Figuera

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📸: Anastasia Figuera

Celebrating a year of success & already planning for the next one 🎂🌻

Our semester programming has come to an end 🌻

Special thank you to our La Casa Student Ambassadors this semester for their work & leadership 🌈

1. Vanessa Aguilar, Psychology
2. Emma Gottschalk, Liberal Arts: Social Science and Humanities
3. Johanna Chulde Castro, Criminal Justice
4. Benjamin Gamboa, Business Administration

La Casa at Pride Greenway 🌈🌻🌈🌻🌈🌻🌈🌻🌈

Join us Thursday for our last Game Night of the semester 🌻

🌻 Zoom Link in Bio 🌻

Join us on Wednesday for a virtual conversation with on Indigenous food sovereignty with Dr. Mariaelena Huambachano

Congrats to the students & alum whose writing or art was selected as winners of Casa de las Américas first LGBTQIA Writing & Art Contest 🌻

This contest was made in collaboration with the LaGuardia Wagner Archives, the Office of the Mayor, the New York City LGBTQIA Caucus, and the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium, &

Learn more: http://thelitmag.com/2023-edition/

Thank you, , for visiting us at 🌹

We loved listening to you read from your novel, ROSES, IN THE MOUTH OF A LION, hearing about your writing career, and we felt empowerment by your motivation to write our stories 📚

Happy Pride Month! 🌈