Christine Henseler, assistant professor
of Spanish, gave a lecture at Harvard University on May 10 in honor of retiring
University of Kansas Professor Robert C. Sprires at a conference titled
“Narrative Aspirations: Spain, Modernity, and Literature.” The title
of Henseler's talk was “Uncovering LucĂa Etxebarria: The Visual Power of
Female Authorship in Contemporary Spain.” Also, her interview with contemporary Spanish writer Espido Freire,
was accepted for publication by the academic journal Letras Peninsulares. “Del
bien y del mal: una entrevista con Espido Freire” is to appear in the 17.2 Fall
2004 issue.