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Karen Kampwirth
Professor of Political Science, Chair of Latin American Studies
2 East South Street
Galesburg, IL 61401-4999
309-341-7138
E-mail: kkampwir@knox.edu
Knox has offered a formal concentration in Latin American Studies since 1997. Knox alumni who have done substantial work in Latin American Studies, or who are currently employed in Latin America, include:
Social Worker, Casey Norton '07.
Senior Coordinator of Latin American programs, Rotary Foundation Krista Batey '05.
Graduate Student, Latin American Anthropology, University of Iowa Alejandro Muzzio '08.
Political Organizer, Rosie Worthen '11.
Americorps, Anna Dvorak '12.
Project Coordinator, Wells Fargo Bank, San Francisco, California. Nancy Borman '82.
Boutique Owner, San Pedro, Costa Rica. Gioconda Cabalceta '84.
English Teacher, Institute Universal De Idoma, San Jose, Costa Rica. Isabel Cubillo '89.
Graduate Student, Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France. David Elizondo-Acuna '86.
Technical Assistant, Eletrobras, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mary Cairns Guerrero '77.
Graduate Student, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Sandra Gutierrez-Ruiz '93.
Technical Assistance Program Manager, COCEF/BECC Border Environment Cooperation, El Paso, Texas. April Lander '87.
Graduate Student, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. Kara Van Kirk '97.
Financial Consultant, Merrill Lynch, New York City, New York. Dirk Van Roon '86.
Seniors Megan Beney and Eva Marley spoke at the Central States Anthropology Society. Beney's topic was the musical nature of speech directed at infants, and Marley discussed social media sites and social movements.
Knox College students Alec Freytag and Lindsey Morgan are chosen for the prestigious Kemper Scholars Program, which offers scholarships, summer internships, and leadership opportunities.
Vincent Rug and Stephanie Sorensen, both 2012 Knox College graduates, describe their experiences in the financial industry. Chosen for a selective leadership program at Fifth Third Bank, they are working as commercial associates.
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