There are more study abroad programs than ever before, offering once in a lifetime opportunities to attend universities in Portugal. Join us to discuss the value that these opportunities provide, how to access and apply, and what we can expect to see in the future. Moderator: Ana Ferreira, PALCUS Director Speakers: Michael Baum, SiPN (FLAD) Ines Romba, Universidade Catolica Alcidia Gomes, Fresno State
Newspapers, radio, online shows….how can we continue to reach multiple generations with news and information about our community? Join us to discuss what works, what doesn’t, and how we can evolve our Portuguese-American media landscape to achieve greater engagement. Moderator: Ricardo Farias Speakers: Ricky Duraes, SIC Diniz Borges, Portuguese American Hour Paulina Arruda, Wjfd Miguel Avila, Tribuna Portuguesa Antonio Correia (FL)
This session will dive into how Portuguese organizations can reach more people within the community through social media, traditional channels and technology. Moderator: Angela Simoes, PALCUS Chair Speakers: Manny Antunes, Audible Jayme Henriques Simoes, Public Relations Expert Diana Rodrigues, Social Media Expert Nuno Guerreiro, PUSCC Gabrielle Horta, liveLUSO
Join this session to learn all about the Study in Portugal Network (SiPN), studying abroad and complete internships in Portugal. Moderator: Angela Simoes, PALCUS Chair Speakers: Ricardo Pereira, SiPN (FLAD) Marco Fernandes, Sagres Vacations
Moderators: Sandra Pires, Portuguese Embassy and Magda Vakil, PUSCC Speakers: Marina Carreira Peter Pereira Michael de Brito
Ralph Almeida is a Brooklyn-based, multi-disciplinary artist of Portuguese descent. His paintings, drawings, collages, and ceramic tile designs have been shown widely and installed in public and in private residences. Almeida’s work draws from nature (animal, horticultural and landscape motifs), the history of decorative arts (from Ancient Egypt to William Morris to Marimekko) and Modernism (Miro, Calder, Klee, Kandinsky and others). New York architecture and history has a significant influence ...
Many colleges and universities have long-established centers of Portuguese studies, and we are also starting to see the establishment of new centers. How can these university centers play a role in driving more engagement in our communities? Moderator: Angela Simoes, PALCUS Chair Speakers: Fresno, PBBI: Diniz Borges Brown University, Onesimo Almeida Rhode Island College: Silvia Oliveira UMass Dartmouth: Paula Rioux UC Santa Barbara: Andre Correia de Sa Saab Center for Portuguese Studies: Frank S...
For nearly 200 years, the foundation of our community has been traditional events and activities such as the Holy Ghost Festas, dancing folklore, playing in philharmonic bands and singing Fado. But as we have seen a decline in participation in these events over the past decades, what will it take for them to continue? Moderator: Katherine Soares, PALCUS Vice-chair Speakers: Zachery Ramos, Gustine Traveling Library (CA) Norbert Duarte (CA) Danny Vasconcelos (MA) Cathryn Rafael (CT)
A key factor of maintaining a community’s identity is to publish texts to document the social and historical elements of the community’s growth, culture and evolution. Join us to discuss how the various publishing houses have filled this important role in the past, and how they can drive further interest in Portuguese and Portuguese American literature. Moderator: Anabela Dacruz-Melo, Esq., PALCUS Director Speakers: Diniz Borges, Fresno, Bruma Publications Mario Pereira, Tagus Press (MA) Onesimo...
PALCUS National Conference 2021 - Kickoff Session by PALCUS Podcast Channel
PALCUS National Conference 2021 - Embracing Modern Portuguese Culture by PALCUS Podcast Channel
PALCUS National Conference 2021 - How Community Centers Will Be The Foundation Of Our Community by PALCUS Podcast Channel
PALCUS National Conference 2021 - Perspective Of New Communities by PALCUS Podcast Channel
PALCUS National Conference 2021 - The Role & Evolution Of Portuguese Professional Associations by PALCUS Podcast Channel
PALCUS National Conference 2021 - The Role Of Community Schools by PALCUS Podcast Channel
PALCUS National Conference 2021 - Existing Portuguese Programs In Middle And High Schools by PALCUS Podcast Channel
PALCUS National Conference 2021 - Getting A Portuguese Program Started In Your Local School by PALCUS Podcast Channel
PALCUS National Conference 2021 - STARtalk, Addressing Funding Through Policy by PALCUS Podcast Channel
The purpose of the conference is to create an opportunity for education, business, civic leaders and elected officials to come together to discuss ways in which to build the community’s social capital and to advance the Portuguese-American agenda.
The purpose of the conference is to create an opportunity for education, business, civic leaders and elected officials to come together to discuss ways in which to build the community’s social capital and to advance the Portuguese-American agenda.
Today's guest is Sonia Alves-Viveiros, City Manager of Englewood, NJ. The City Manager is the chief executive and administrative official of the City. Alves-Viveiros also served as a town administrator in Maplewood, NJ, before assuming her current position in Englewood. She has a master’s degree in public administration from Seton Hall University. Listen in as she talks about her experience in this position.
Today's guest is The Honorable Nancy Rodrigues, Former Virginia Secretary of Administration and Deputy Director, 2019 Commemoration: American Evolution from Surry, VA. She shares how she got involved in public service. Nancy Rodrigues was born in Newark, New Jersey; she completed her undergraduate education with honors at Rutgers University and attended graduate school at the College of William & Mary. Prior to working for the Commonwealth of Virginia, she managed her own consulting firm.
Councilman Ricardo Mourato has been a resident of the Rhode Island community for more than 47 years. He has 23 years in law enforcement and began his career at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls. Mourato believes in being a voice for the people and ensuring they are a true part of the democratic and legislative process. This is his first term serving Ward 4. He is a board member of Amigos de Rabo de Peixe-USA, Inc. and is an active member of the Santa Maria Club and a parish...
Today's guest Mayor Roberto DaSilva has served as the first Mayor of East Providence since 2019. He previously served the residents of East Providence and Pawtucket as a State Representative. DaSilva worked in the Pawtucket Police Department for over 25 years. He talks about the Portuguese community in his area and his passion for his job.
The Portuguese Bom Samaritano Organization was created to help address the problem of addiction in our community. It's a topic that many do not like to speak about, and yet it affects so many of us. Join us during this webinar to learn about the work Bom Samaritano is doing, how you can get involved and how you can get help if you need it. Our guest is the Founder of Bom Samaritano, Alcides Machado.
Join us for a discussion about law enforcement reform with Rhode Island Attorney General, Peter Neronha. On November 6, 2018, Peter F. Neronha was elected as Rhode Island’s 74th Attorney General. As the top legal official in Rhode Island, Attorney General Neronha leads an office that prosecutes criminal cases; represents state agencies, departments and commissions in litigation; initiates legal action when necessary to protect the interests of Rhode Islanders; and oversees the Bureau of Criminal...
Genevieve Azevedo worked as Extra Help Election Specialist I at Merced County Office of Voter Registrar in Merced, California. Listen in as she tells us about her work.
Theresa Agonia was born and raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island. She grew up involved in opportunities to support Portuguese traditions and was the first member of her family to graduate from college in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications from Roger Williams University. Theresa was Miss Rhode Island USA 2016. She considers her passions to be in public service, supporting women’s rights and being a voice for marginalized communities. Theresa currently serves as Senior Deputy Ch...
Today's guest is Honorary Consul of Portugal in Hawaii Tyler Dos Santos-Tam. Tyler is also Chairman of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i. Learn about and be inspired by his journey to both positions.
Our guest today is Massachusetts State Representative Alan Silvia. A life-long resident of Fall River, he talks about his vast career in law enforcement, including twenty one years of service as a detective with the Fall River Police Department and his involvement with the Portuguese community.
