CLAS is in Session

OLAC 2023

The proposal submission deadline for the 2023 Ohio Latin Americanist Conference (OLAC) is fast approaching. Submit your proposal here by Friday, December 9.

OLAC is a unique and highly interdisciplinary conference that welcomes scholars from any field of Latin American/Latinx research and is especially friendly to students and first-time conference presenters. In addition to a 10-minute mini-presentation option, this year OLAC will feature poster presentations as well. OLAC also offers special panels dedicated to creative writing, translation, and high school teachers. Finally, registration is inexpensive (less than $40 for students!), and Athens is easily accessible from Columbus.

We are also excited to announce this year's keynote speaker, Elvia Andia Grágeda, an award-winning author and Quechua instructor in the Dept. of Spanish & Portuguese.

For questions about OLAC, contact Betsy Partyka (partyka@ohio.edu).

Council on Foreign Relations Internship

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is recruiting for its Spring 2023 Latin American Studies internship, which offers both hybrid and fully remote options. CFR internships are paid ($16.10/hr.), require a 14-18 hr. weekly commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

The Latin America program analyzes the dynamic relationships between the US and nations in the Western Hemisphere. Current projects address the causes and effects of widespread phenomena such as democratization, globalization, migration, and economic development on domestic politics, foreign relations, and transnational ties within the Western Hemisphere.

Learn more and apply here.

Global Education Buckeye Funder

Global Education believes every OSU student should have the opportunity to study abroad. However, the cost of studying abroad is on the rise due to the continued volatility of the travel industry and inflation.

The Office of International Affairs has launched a Buckeye Funder campaign to provide financial assistance to students studying abroad in spring and summer 2023. Your donation of any amount will help minimize the financial barriers for students and enable them to take advantage of these once in a lifetime international learning opportunities.

Capoeira Workshop | Led by Julio Beltrán ("Beriba"); Registration & waiver required

Thursday, November 17

K-12 Educator Reflection Session: "Coca & the Amazon" | Register to attend

Tuesday, November 29

K-12 Educator Reflection Session: "Racial Discourses on US-Mexico Border Region Indigenous Identities & Rights" | Register to attend

Wednesday, November 30

K-12 Educator Reflection Session: Capoeira Workshop | Register to attend

Tuesday, December 6