The OPA Rosario Castellanos Seminar—Inaugural Event marks the launch of a new academic and cultural initiative at the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Liberal Arts, celebrating the life, work, and enduring influence of Mexican writer, diplomat, and feminist thinker Rosario Castellanos (1925–1974).

Hosted by the Office of Public Affairs and the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, this seminar serves as the first in an ongoing series dedicated to exploring Latin American literature, philosophy, and gender studies. The inaugural event brings together scholars, writers, and students to reflect on Castellanos’s literary legacy and her pivotal role in shaping modern feminist and decolonial thought.

The program will feature a keynote lecture by a distinguished visiting scholar, followed by a panel discussion with UT faculty experts in Latin American studies, literature, and gender theory. Participants will engage in dialogue about Castellanos’s contributions to the intellectual history of Mexico and the global discourse on identity, creativity, and resistance.

Program Highlights:

Welcome remarks by the College of Liberal Arts Dean and the Office of Public Affairs

Keynote address: “Rosario Castellanos and the Voice of Latin American Feminism”

Faculty panel discussion and Q&A

Networking reception with light refreshments

The Rosario Castellanos Seminar Series is designed to foster cross-disciplinary engagement and community participation, aligning with UT Austin’s mission to promote global understanding and academic excellence. It will serve as a platform for ongoing cultural exchange between the university and the broader Latinx and Latin American communities of Texas.