Community Calendar

MSUB’s Office of International Studies is hosting its 5th annual Global Studies Seminar: Themed Semester
this fall and will be hosting weekly events for FREE from September through November to showcase South
America's northern and central Andean Region, also known as the Andean Community, featuring Peru,
Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, & Venezuela. See the full schedule of events at
https://www.msubillings.edu/interna.../themed-sem/Andean.htm.
Experience Peru through the eyes of MSUB’s student group that spent two weeks in May 2025 studying
Spanish and Peruvian culture in Cusco. Visitors will be able to peruse some of the most impressive sites of
the former Incan capital and region, shots that were taken through the lenses of program participants. The
exhibit will also showcase authentic artifacts from throughout Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Artifacts on display will include a traditional festival outfit used in Bolivia’s Dance of the Devils (La
Diablada), which is a prominent part of the Carnaval de Oruro, hand woven tapestries and musical
instruments seen throughout the Andean region, antique brass stirrup boot covers from Colombia, and
more.
An art reception will take place at 5pm in the 1st floor Lobby of Liberal Arts Building on Oct. 2. We will have
an exhibition talk at around 5:30pm. Light refreshments will be served.
The exhibit will be on display from
Oct. 2 to Oct. 31, 2025

MSUB’s Office of International Studies is hosting its 5th annual Global Studies Seminar: Themed Semester
this fall and will be hosting weekly events for FREE from September through November to showcase South
America's northern and central Andean Region, also known as the Andean Community, featuring Peru,
Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, & Venezuela. See the full schedule of events at
https://www.msubillings.edu/interna.../themed-sem/Andean.htm.

Taste the Andes: A Traditional Cooking Experience!
Get ready to spice up your culinary skills with a delicious dive into Andean flavors! This interactive cooking
demonstration will guide you through the preparation of two beloved dishes from the Andean region:
Buñuelos – A classic Colombian treat, these golden, cheesy dough balls are crispy on the outside and soft
on the inside. Perfect for breakfast or as a festive snack, buñuelos are a staple of Colombian kitchens and
celebrations.
Solterito – A refreshing salad from Arequipa, Peru, packed with fava beans, corn, queso fresco, and olives.
Traditionally enjoyed by singles looking to stay fit while searching for love, this dish is as light and lively as
its name suggests!
Whether you're a foodie, a culture lover, or just curious about Andean cuisine, this demo offers a flavorful
way to connect with tradition and community.
Come hungry—and leave inspired!
This is an interactive event that is open to older kids.

MSUB’s Office of International Studies is hosting its 5th annual Global Studies Seminar: Themed Semester
this fall and will be hosting weekly events for FREE from September through November to showcase South
America's northern and central Andean Region, also known as the Andean Community, featuring Peru,
Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, & Venezuela. See the full schedule of events at
https://www.msubillings.edu/interna.../themed-sem/Andean.htm.
Discover the ancient art of Andean weaving in this immersive workshop that blends tradition, creativity, and
community! Participants will explore the rich history and cultural significance of weaving across the Andean
region—from intricate patterns to symbolic colors—and then create your own hand-woven masterpiece to
take home.
Come solo or with friends—no experience needed!
This is an interactive event that people of ALL ages can enjoy!

The Great Andean Rebellion (1780-83), also known as the Túpac Amaru Rebellion, was the largest
uprising in Colonial Spanish-American history. The large-scale revolt, led by Indigenous husband and wife
duo Túpac Amaru II and the Micaela Bastidas, was an explicit fight for the freedom of Indigenous and
enslaved peoples. This talk explores the early lives, personal and logistical correspondence, and
gruesome public executions of the movement's leaders in order to highlight the broader historical
significance of this ultimately unsuccessful revolution.
Dr. Rachel De La Cruz is an assistant professor of Latin American history and the Director of the Women’s
and Gender Studies Center at Montana State University Billings. She earned her Ph.D. in history from
University of California, Irvine (2020) and has published articles in The Americas, The Journal of
Caribbean History, and American Behavioral Scientist. Her forthcoming book on refugee reception in
1980s Central America is under contract with the University of Wisconsin Press.