Friday, October 21, 2022, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pmKJCC, 53 Washington Square S, NY 10012

The Runasimi Outreach Collective (ROC) invites you to a special Fridays on the Patio event – ROC Raymi: Celebrating Andean Culture at NYU. You’ll hear from student’s leaders of ROC and enjoy a brief conversation featuring Odi Gonzales, poet and Quechua language instructor at NYU. Enjoy Andean snacks and music by DJ Micaél Pereira who hosts WNYU show Radio Revolución. We will also celebrate the publication of Odi Gonzales’ new book Nación Anti, a collection of essays on Andean language and thought.

This event is open to the public with registration and proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

The Runasimi Outreach Collective (ROC) is a student & alumni organization that seeks to amplify the importance of the study of Quechua and the Andean culture. Our mission is to serve as a liaison between CLACS and the greater community interested in the region.

Panelists:

Prof. Odi Gonzales Jimenez (Quechua Professor)

Christine Mladic Janney (CLACS 2010), Documentarian and ACLS Leading Edge Fellow, Freedom for Immigrants

Emily Thompson (Ph.D. Candidate, Socio-cultural anthropology, UC Berkeley)

Charlie Uruchima (Kichwa Hatari)

Gonzalo Appiani La Rosa (CLAC MA Candidate)

Andrea Lucio (CLAC MA Candidate)