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EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 59 MIN

Letras Latinas, Part 20: A Conversation with Cynthia Cruz

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Episode Topic: A Conversation with Cynthia CruzBorn to a father whose education was severed at grammar school for field labor, Cynthia Cruz transformed feelings of shame into a determination that earned her a Ph.D. in philosophy and fueled the publication of nine poetry collections and a novella. Listen in to a conversation between Cruz and Notre Dame M.F.A. student Adriana Toledano Kolteniuk about how Cruz’s dismantling of the myth of the “late start” became a hallmark of her prolific ascent, offering a roadmap for redefining your own intellectual horizons.Featured Speakers:Cynthia Cruz, poetAdriana Toledano Kolteniuk, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/577e15.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Letras Latinas.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: A Conversation with Cynthia Cruz Born to a father whose education was severed at grammar school for field labor, Cynthia Cruz transformed feelings of shame into a determination that earned her a Ph.D. in philosophy and fueled the publication of nine poetry collections and a novella. Listen in to a conversation between Cruz and Notre Dame M.F.A. student Adriana Toledano Kolteniuk about how Cruz’s dismantling of the myth of the “late start” became a hallmark of her prolific ascen...

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