Events

Spring Events

Sin Fronteras Spring 2024 Workshop

Please join us on April 6 for the Sin Fronteras Spring 2024 Workshops. Our exciting lineup includes Math Teacher Circles, the Teacher Voice Book Club, and a Community Phenomena Walk. We look forward to exploring these enriching opportunities with you this spring!

International Symposium

Dear Scholarly Community,

We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you for a groundbreaking initiative that is poised to redefine the boundaries of education and cultivate international collaboration. Please join us in Expanding the Global Reach of the Borderlands Education Center (BEC) by participating in our upcoming International Symposium this Spring! April 19 & 20, 2024. Check back with us for more details.

About the Initiative
Our International Symposium is a visionary project designed to broaden the scope of the Borderlands Education Center (BEC) by incorporating global perspectives on the impact of border learning and education. In alignment with Pillar 4 of the UArizona Strategic Plan: Arizona Global, this initiative exemplifies our dedication to fostering international collaboration and understanding.

We look forward to your participation and kindly request that you RSVP at your earliest convenience. Your presence will contribute to the success of this significant event. Additional details will be provided once you have RSVP'd.

Fall Events

BEC for the Dia de los Muertos - Early childhood education Community of Practice- a partnership with United Way and La Estrella Bakery.

group of people outside of la estrella bakery on a sunny day

a group of young women decorating mexican bread

three young women holding mexican bread in celebration of dia de los muertos

a group of women standing in front of a dia de los muertos alter

7th Annual Early Childhood Education and Community of Practice- Dia de los Muertos- Day of the Dead Community and Experiential Learning Event

BEC co-hosted the annual community Day of the Dead event with the UA ECE Community of Practice (sponsored by United Way), and La Estrella Bakery at the most recent La Estrella location at Grande Ave. This event brings over 35 early childhood and bilingual educators, both pre-service and Master’s in ECE students, to learn first hand about the cultural and linguistic practice and knowledge embedded within this tradition in Tucson. The ECE pre-service teachers and graduate students have the opportunity to engage in this experiential learning and bridge theoretical pedagogical frameworks to hands-on practice and curricular activities to apply with their pre-school and early elementary students.

young women holding dia de los muertos art

group of people decorating dia de los muertos art

three women sitting on the floor decorating dia de los muertos art

AMPEI & CONAHEC Conference - October 19-22th, 2022

Migración e internacionalización de la educación superior
Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas (UNACH)

The BEC participated at the Mexican Association for International Education, A. C. (AMPEI) Annual Conference, a scholarly space for excellent network opportunities to interact with main actors working to internationalize higher education. During this conference, the BEC team presented a panel conversation about migration and internationalization of higher education. This participation assisted BEC in creating and exploring potential collaborations with academic and higher education programs from the South of Mexico and other regions in Latin America.

Reyes, I, Alvarez, N., and Kralovec, E. (2022). Migración e Internacionalización de la Educación Superior.

View the powerpoint presentation by Dr. Alvarez Recording and Dr. Etta Kralovec.

2nd Annual Day of the Dead Event “Siempre nos Queremos” (Beloved Forever)

BEC co-organized an interactive tapestry installation with Alfombristas Mexicanos (carpet makers) from Mexico. This event is a collaboration between BEC, College of Education, W.A. Franke Honors College, HSI Initiatives and the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscaping Architecture (CAPLA). This year (2022), this event offers a musical performance, mercado and speakers. In addition, BEC hosted and developed student internships in coordination with main collaborators and other colleges on campus.

kids in mariachi outfits with painted faces playing violins

students decorating dia de los muertos props

day of the dead performers dressed in traditional costume

Inaugural Event

“Lunch and Learn Presentation”

In Fall of 2022, BEC hosted and organized a special event for professors, researchers, staff members and collaborators on campus and the larger Tucson Community. During this event, attendees learn about the main goal and objectives for the Borderlands Education Center -BEC- which is to create and promote learning and research opportunities for teachers, researchers, and communities in Southern Arizona, Mexico and other regions of the world. BEC supports initiatives that address educational issues on border areas, the development of networks of teachers and researchers and sponsors addressing educational projects, serving diverse populations, and exchanging knowledge.