University of Memphis World Languages and Literatures

05/28/2026

Central High School is currently hiring for two Spanish teaching positions and is seeking educators interested in helping grow and strengthen the program from Spanish I through AP Spanish.

Candidates do not need to be fully licensed at the time of application and may qualify through a permit pathway or while completing licensure requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about language education and program development.

Apply here: https://instructional-scsk12.icims.com/jobs/61086/classroom-teacher/job

05/12/2026

Interested in Italian culture, history, art, film, fashion, food, and more? Consider enrolling in **ITAL 3500: Italian Legacies** this Fall 2026.

Taught asynchronously online in English by Cosetta Gaudenzi, this multidisciplinary course explores the global influence and enduring impact of Italian creativity and culture across a wide range of fields. The course counts toward the Major Concentration in Italian or the Minor in Italian Studies and may also be taken as an elective.

📚 ITAL 3500 – Italian Legacies
🌍 Fall 2026
💻 Asynchronous Online
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])


UofM College of Arts & Sciences

05/08/2026

Joseph Taylor is a first-year student majoring in French, Spanish, and Italian, and language learning has long been a central passion. During sophomore year of high school, Joseph earned the Tennessee State Seal of Biliteracy in French. In junior year, Joseph studied Japanese and Spanish through dual enrollment coursework at East Tennessee State University.

Since then, studying languages has opened doors to opportunities once thought impossible, including volunteering at Treadwell Elementary School as a bilingual tutor. Multilingualism has also allowed Joseph to assist more customers at work, develop close international friendships, and travel with confidence across language barriers. This summer, Joseph will travel to Italy for an internship at a summer camp opportunity made possible through language study and intercultural engagement.

Each new language has brought meaningful fulfillment through friendship, music, literature, and a more empathetic worldview. Through multilingualism, Joseph has encountered people from many different backgrounds and discovered a passion for pursuing work that amplifies voices across languages and cultures. Experiences working with children have also demonstrated the profound impact of making others feel understood in the language most comfortable to them.

After completing a bachelor’s degree, Joseph plans to work as a flight attendant before later pursuing a Juris Doctor degree. Language learning has fostered deeper interpersonal connections, strengthened cognitive and cultural awareness, and created opportunities for a richer understanding of the world.
UofM College of Arts & Sciences

05/07/2026

The Spring 2026 Italian Film Festival was a tremendous success, drawing approximately 80–90 attendees at the University of Memphis screenings and more than 100 attendees at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens event. Thank you to Cosetta Gaudenzi for her outstanding work coordinating this year’s festival, which brought together students, faculty, and members of the broader Memphis community through Italian cinema, culture, and conversation.

We are grateful to everyone who attended and helped make this year’s series such a memorable success.

UofM College of Arts & Sciences

05/06/2026

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 inductees into Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society: Ricardo Franco, Hannah White, Nicole Carmona, Catalina Salazar, and Kayla Caraballo.

We are proud to recognize these students for their academic excellence and dedication to the study of Spanish.

UofM College of Arts & Sciences

05/05/2026

UofM College of Arts & Sciences

05/04/2026

05/03/2026

Missed the Saturday performance? No problem—join us for the second showing.

The Beethoven Club presents Gracias a la Vida: Celebrating the Music of Spain, Argentina, and Mexico, featuring baritone Patrick Jones and pianist Jim Cornfoot. The program includes works by Agustín Lara, María Teresa Lara, Manuel de Falla, Enrique Granados, Consuelo Velázquez, and Carlos Gardel, spanning ballads, art songs, jazz standards, and tangos.

📅 Tuesday, May 19
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3245 Central Avenue

This event is free and open to the public.

UofM College of Arts & Sciences

05/01/2026

UofM College of Arts & Sciences

04/28/2026

Good luck and success on finals, everyone! UofM College of Arts & Sciences