In the last three years, Latinx and Latine have become increasingly popular substitutes for gender-non neutral words such as Latino and Latina and for the neutral but dichotomous Latin@. The words Latine and Latinx are thought to be more inclusive for speakers who are LGBTQ or gender non-conforming. Indeed, Latinx circulated in LGBTQ communities long before it gained broader usage. At the same time, the prominence of the word Latinx has generated backlash. Members of the Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies community at UK have considered replacing the word Latino with something else. Indeed, informal communications over the past two years have used both Latinx and Latin@ in place of Latino.  LACLS is proposing a panel that would explore the scholarship and identity politics surrounding the issue and lay the groundwork for a potential change to LACLS’ official name.

This event is part of the Passport to the World: Year of Equity Spring 2020. 

• Learn more about what membership in Sigma Iota Rho has to offer

• Meet current chapter members

• Learn how you can become more involved with the study of international affairs on UK's campus

Our Mission

The Epsilon Omicron Chapter of Sigma Iota Rho at the University of Kentucky exists to advance the service and scholarship of students of international studies through the promotion of a deeper understanding of world affairs. 

We seek to provide a forum for students interested in politics and international studies to voice their ideas and advance their studies of the discipline outside of the classroom through engaging discussions and professional development events.

• Learn more about what membership in Sigma Iota Rho has to offer

• Meet current chapter members

• Learn how you can become more involved with the study of international affairs on UK's campus

Our Mission

The Epsilon Omicron Chapter of Sigma Iota Rho at the University of Kentucky exists to advance the service and scholarship of students of international studies through the promotion of a deeper understanding of world affairs. 

We seek to provide a forum for students interested in politics and international studies to voice their ideas and advance their studies of the discipline outside of the classroom through engaging discussions and professional development events.

• Learn more about what membership in Sigma Iota Rho has to offer

• Meet current chapter members

• Learn how you can become more involved with the study of international affairs on UK's campus

Our Mission

The Epsilon Omicron Chapter of Sigma Iota Rho at the University of Kentucky exists to advance the service and scholarship of students of international studies through the promotion of a deeper understanding of world affairs. 

We seek to provide a forum for students interested in politics and international studies to voice their ideas and advance their studies of the discipline outside of the classroom through engaging discussions and professional development events.

• Learn more about what membership in Sigma Iota Rho has to offer
• Meet current chapter members
• Learn how you can become more involved with the study of international affairs on UK's campus

Our Mission

The Epsilon Omicron Chapter of Sigma Iota Rho at the University of Kentucky exists to advance the service and scholarship of students of international studies through the promotion of a deeper understanding of world affairs. 

We seek to provide a forum for students interested in politics and international studies to voice their ideas and advance their studies of the discipline outside of the classroom through engaging discussions and professional development events.

Join UK’s chapter of Sigma Iota Rho to learn about the new Peace Corps Prep Program as well as hear from former Peace Corps volunteers about their experiences in Nicaragua and Liberia. The panelists - Craig Borie, Dr. Angene Wilson, and Jack Wilson - will answer questions about their work in the Peace Corps, the application process, and how their volunteer experience impacted their career path. 

Immerse yourself in a real-world issue and put your diplomatic skills to the test!

There will be a guest speaker on Thursday, February 20th to kick off the simulation which will begin on Friday, February 21st.

Join Sigma Iota Rho and the Society of International Studies for an info session with the volunteer, internship, and youth services coordinators of Kentucky Refugee Ministries. Come find out more about the work KRM does in Lexington as well as the opportunities currently available for you to get involved with their work serving local refugee communities.