August 1-3, 2023 (via Zoom)
Digital humanities tools are evolving to put more and more sophisticated – and easy to use – tools in the hands of educators and students. Join us to learn how to use one of the newest additions, Juncture, an open-source framework to build multimedia exhibits.… Continue Reading »
Japanese Latin Americans & U.S. WWII Incarceration: Accountability and Redress
Wednesday, May 10
4pm CST/ (via Zoom)
This panel conversation will explore the ‘hidden’ history of Japanese Latin Americans’ forced removal from thirteen Latin American countries to the U.S., where they were incarcerated in Department of Justice camps alongside other “enemy aliens,” including … Continue Reading »
Agents of Exchange
Women’s Roles in Forming the Latin American Literary Canon
an international virtual symposium
February 16, 2024
Even before the 1868 translation of Sarmiento’s ‘Facundo’ by Mary Tyler Mann, women’s contributions have been crucial to the development of the Latin American literary canon.… Continue Reading »
2023 CLACS Summer Teacher Institute
July 18-20, 2023
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (in-person)
This institute examines innovative projects in Latin America to create more livable, equitable and sustainable urban spaces. It explores initiatives which confront the challenges of climate change, urban growth, and marginality with participatory and community-building programs. … Continue Reading »
44th annual Latin American Film Series
April 13-20, 2023
Join us for the 44th annual Latin American Film Series, organized by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, with support from Union Cinema, Student Involvement, and a Pragda Spanish Film Club Grant.… Continue Reading »
LACUSL Speaker Series: Raul Galván
Tuesday, March 7th, 2023
2:30pm Central
AGSL, UWM Libraries (3rd floor)
UW-Milwaukee
Galván’s project stems from research first undertaken by friends and family in the Canary Islands and his own subsequent research. It highlights the origins of two families – the León family and the Galván family … Continue Reading »
Against Silence: Indigenous Languages and Linguistic Justice
February 27, 2023
3pm
AGSL (UWM Libraries, 3rd floor)
Peruvian linguist Agustín Panizo will present in English about his recently published book, Contra el silencio. Lenguas originarias y justicia lingüística.… Continue Reading »
2022-23 CLACS Faculty Fellows Series
CLACS is pleased to share upcoming opportunities to learn more about the work of the 2022-23 CLACS Faculty Fellows, who focused their projects on the theme, Stories, Voices and Perspectives. Stories further expression, connect individuals and communities, educate others, reflect, and inspire social, political, and economic change.… Continue Reading »
The LACUSL Major ePortfolio Requirement
February 22, 2023
4-6pm
Northwest Quadrant (NWQ) D 1921
Join this hands-on working session to get started on your ePortfolio, a requirement for completion of the LACUSL major. Even if not a LACUSL major, you’ll find that a visual portfolio is a valuable asset for your career or future studies. … Continue Reading »
LACUSL Speaker Series: Jorge Coronado
Thursday, March 9, 2023
2:30pm Central
AGSL, UWM Libraries (3rd floor)
UW-Milwaukee
Professor Coronado reconsiders the scholarly frameworks within which we locate indigenista literature, arguably the broadest literary movement in the Latin American 20th century. … Continue Reading »