SPACO: Welcome Event, conversation hours, and Study Abroad panel
SPACO (the Spanish and Portuguese undergraduate student organization) has a lot of wonderful activities coming up within the next few weeks!
Conversation Hours
If students would like practice your Spanish/and or Portuguese outside of the classroom, join other students at our Spanish and Portuguese Conversation Hours held every Thursday (beginning Thursday, September 17th) from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Library Room of Bordertown Coffee (mmmm, banana bread!). Conversation Hours will be held every Thursday that the U is in session.
Welcome Back Event
If students would like to learn more about SPACO, participate in activities and meet other students interested in Spanish and Portuguese join us for our First ever Welcome Back event. This event will take place in room 140 Nolte center on Thursday, September 17th from 6:30-8:00 p.m., we will have pizza, soda, chips, salsa, etc. Music, activities, and more! All are welcome! If students are interested in this event, please RSVP to Maryanne at will2381@umn.edu. SPACO holds volunteer activities, social events (salsa nights, dinner and a movie, etc) throughout the year. If you are interested in joining or learning more, please contact Maryanne.
Study Abroad Panel
Interested in Studying Abroad? 
Want to hear more about study abroad experiences from students who have already studied abroad? Wondering about how study abroad classes can transfer to your Spanish Studies or Spanish/Portuguese major or minor? Come hear from current U of M students who have recently studied abroad as they explain the application process, how to choose a program, what the experience was like, etc. The panel will take place on Friday, October 2nd from 1:30-3:00 p.m. in room 140 Nolte. Please RSVP to Maryanne at will2381@umn.edu.