The Spanish Department is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our teaching, advising, mentorship and scholarship. We strive to be a welcoming department for all learners of Spanish and its many varieties. Our commitment extends to all levels of our curriculum, from introductory language classes, to advanced language classes, to 300 and 400-level courses, to the Senior Seminar. Inside the classroom, we aim to achieve equity and inclusion by engaging in practices that strengthen cultural knowledge and linguistic confidence and agency, rather than linguistic insecurity. Outside of the classroom, we aim to promote community connections both on and off campus and to reflect the diversity of our students in our faculty. Ultimately, we are dedicated to fomenting an intellectual community in the Department where all students feel that they belong, regardless of their heritage or language ability.
- Ethan Foster '25
- Cigan Valentine '26
- Fran Torres '26