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Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · 2d

In case you missed our introduction a couple months ago! 🫰🏼👋🏼

Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · Jan 9

We're on BlueSky!🎉
For those who don't know about us, we're a physical & intellectual space for the arts, humanities & social sciences! We support relevant interdisciplinary projects & present new knowledge to the public in engaging ways!

Stay updated with us!🌐✨
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Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · 4d

Tlen Huicani of Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico🇲🇽 is coming to Tucson!🏜️

Don’t miss this exciting series of on and off-campus events you won’t want to miss! All events are open to all, with the intention of bringing educational awareness, interaction, and exposure to San Jarocho Music.🎼

Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · 8d

📸 recap of last Friday’s Charla con Café!☕We had an author book talk with Dora Rodriguez, who discussed her latest memoir, Dora: A daughter of Unforgiving Terrain.💙 🤍
To purchase memoir: salvavision.org
Get involved with Salvavision: www.dorarodriguez.org

Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · Sep 2

New Episode is out! 🎙️

In this episode, we speak with Chicana scholar Juanita Sandoval about her research in Sonora, Mexico—exploring how these border spaces become sites of learning, care, and activism.

Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4iiD...

#Migration #Borderlands #Pedagogy

Learning Across Borders: Migrant Shelters as Spaces of Resistance

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Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · Aug 28

✨ Charlas con Café is back for Fall 2025! 🤝 The Center for Latin American Studies & Confluencenter are teaming up to bring weekly talks on Latin American topics—plus coffee ☕!

🗓️ Sept 5, 19 • Oct 3, 17, 31 • Nov 14 • Dec 5
Stay tuned for details! #CharlasConCafé #UArizona

Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · Jul 25

🎙️Episode 5 of Voices of Fronteridades is out!
A Forensic Anthropologist’s Perspective🔎 Dr. Robin Reineke research explores social & political responses to deaths and disappearances. 🎧

Made possible by
@MellonFdn
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Listen now via the link in bio!📱
#fronteridades #podcast

Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · Jul 22

🌟CCI Staff Spotlight🌟

Since 2018, Yazmin Vasquez has been the heart of our operations—bridging campus + community with compassion, insight, and dedication. We're thrilled to honor her with the Confluencenter Award for Dedication and Impact!💫

#AwardRecognition #StaffSpotlight

Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · Jul 22

We’re deeply grateful to Dr. Elizabeth Gaxiola for her insight, energy & care. From BorderLab Fellow (2021) to Postdoc (2024), she fostered healing, storytelling & student growth. Thank you for your work—we’re excited for what’s next! 🧡🫂💐

#PostDoc #ThankYou #Confluencenter

Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · Jul 3

The CCI Horizons – AI Summer Grant reflects our commitment to bold, imaginative, & creative inquiry at the intersection of tech & the human experience. Let’s reimagine the future—together. 🤝 #Transdisciplinary #FutureOfAI

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Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · Jul 3

Their work spans education, research, creative practice & AI’s impact on society. Projects will unfold over the summer and culminate in a public showcase during the upcoming academic year. Stay tuned for details! 👀📅

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Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · Jul 3

Meet the recipients of the CCI Horizons – AI Summer Grant: 9 exceptional students exploring the transformative power of AI across disciplines. This cohort includes 6 grad + 3 undergrad from the following of colleges of Social & Behavioral Science, Humanities, Management, Education & Public Health!🎓

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Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · Jun 20

“I am thrilled to have been appointed & excited for the opportunity to provide my expertise for the advancement of binational partnership.” — @eljavierduran.bsky.social

🔗 confluencenter.arizona.edu/news/conflue...

Confluencenter Director Appointed as Board Member for Arizona-Mexico Commission

We are delighted to share a significant development from our Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry. Dr. Javier Duran, a distinguished professor of Latin American and border studies at the University of ...

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Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · Jun 20

#FlashbackFriday to our director being appointed to the Arizona-Mexico Commission! 🎉

In 2023, Dr. Duran was appointed to the AMC by Gov. Hobbs to serve on the Education Committee! 🇺🇸🤝🇲🇽

Now headed to the 66th Anniversary Summit!
#AMC66 #ArizonaMexico #Leadership #Borderlands
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AMC 66th Summit – Arizona-Mexico Commission

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Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · Jun 16

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Celebrate and embrace identity, equality, and love EVERYDAY.

✨“Who you are is beautiful and amazing”✨- Laverne Cox

#loveislove #lgbtqia #PrideMonth

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Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · Jun 6

This week the @TucsonSpotlight highlighted our previous event "Between Borders: The Lives of Deported U.S. Veterans." This two day event exhibited Dr. Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana's (PhD) #mural project and the untold stories of #deportedveterans. 🇺🇸🎨

www.tucsonspotlight.org/border-mural...

Border mural project shines light on deported veterans

A mural project led by researcher Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana documents the stories of deported U.S. military veterans, highlighting the consequences of immigration policy through art and personal narr...

www.tucsonspotlight.org

Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · May 20

🚨CALL FOR PROPOSALS: CCI HORIZONS - AI SUMMER GRANT❗️

Get $500 to bring your creative idea to life!🧠💻

Send us a #transdisciplinary project proposal that explores the evolving role of #AI in education, research, creative practice & societal impact.

Link in our bio to apply!

Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · May 19

🎓 Congratulations to our graduates, Alexandra & Susan, on earning their M.A. in Bilingual Journalism!

As student-workers at CCI, they were instrumental in growing our media presence through their multimedia talents. We’re so proud of all they’ve accomplished!✨

Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · May 9

🚨CALL FOR PROPOSALS!🚨

Calling all UArizona undergrads! Got bold ideas about AI’s impact on education, research, creativity, or society? Pitch your project and get $500 to bring it to life. 💻

Application & Info: uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

More details in the flyer below⬇️

Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · May 1

🎙️ Episode 4 is out! El Tiradito: More Than a Shrine🕯️

Step into Elaine Romero’s powerful play set at El Tiradito, a Tucson wishing shrine where myth, memory & activism intersect.

✨ Funded by @MellonFdn
📱 Listen via link in bio or here: tr.ee/01pUBcywJB

#podcast #fronteridades #borderlands

Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · Apr 28

Read how we funded a group of artists, through our Fronteridades grant from the @mellon.org, who turned the twin border cities Nogales, Sonora and Nogales, Arizona into their personal canvas. 🎨

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#AmbosNogales #Fronteridades #BorderArt

Fronteridades Part 3: Leyendas — El Sur

Priscilla “Nefftys” Rodriguez is an artist, rapper, and poet. Five years ago, she and a clica of artists—Tony Plak, Gerardo Frias aka Hideraus (Rodriguez’s husband), and others—turned the twin border ...

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Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · Apr 22

🌷Today, we’re showcasing #EarthDay photos from our dedicated staff & interns! We recognize that true environmental stewardship happens every day. Each of us bears the responsibility to protect our planet & preserve its health for future generations. 🦚🌱🪸

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Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · Apr 18

We appreciate everyone who joined us for our events! Please stay tuned for the recording of the event & for a new podcast episode featuring Dr. De La Cruz Santana. 🙌🏽✨🎙️

Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · Apr 18

Also, thank you to our special guests speakers Blaze Smith, Director of UA VETS and Ruben Reyes, Director of @repraulgrijalva.bsky.social office! We appreciate you sharing resources and the congressman’s legacy of serving our veteran community. 👏🏽🇺🇸

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Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry @confluencenter.bsky.social · Apr 18

Some highlights from the last two days! 🤩

Thank you to @lizbethdsantana.bsky.social for visiting our university & giving a presentation on your work: The Deported Veterans Diaspora Project & Painting The Humanizing Deportation Archive. 🎨📹

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Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana @lizbethdsantana.bsky.social · Apr 15

Spotted at Mercado San Agustin✨

Join us tomorrow at the University of Arizona for my presentation & interactive workshop “Between Borders: The Lives of Deported U.S. Veterans” hosted by the @confluencenter.bsky.social ✨

RSVP

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