Dr. Gabriel Saxton-Ruiz

Gabriel T. Saxton-Ruiz is Professor of Latin American Literature & Culture at the University of the Incarnate Word. His extensive experience traveling and working abroad has led him to place a strong emphasis on intercultural dialogue in his teaching, research, and service. Saxton-Ruiz believes this focus on cross-border dynamics raises awareness, encourages reflection and points to potential courses of action on the countless issues facing the world today. His classes are designed to provide many opportunities for international conversation ranging from Q&A events with Nicaragua’s former Vice President, Sergio Ramírez, to workshops with Argentine cartonero publishers who use recycled materials to create books. His research interests include contemporary Latin American literature, cultural gastronomy, ecocriticism and representations of violence in various types of cultural productions. In terms of service, Saxton-Ruiz recently served as a volunteer with the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) at one of their emergency influx sites for unaccompanied minors.