The North Central Council of Latin Americanists will hold its annual conference October 12-13, 2018 at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.  This year’s theme:  “The Role of Latin American Studies in Breaking Barriers and Bridging Divides.”  Program chair:  Professor Christine Hippert (UW-La Crosse).  Local arrangements coordinator:  Professor Manny Fernández (UW-Eau Claire).  Registration materials will be available from the NCCLA website by August 15.