CENTER FOR LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES

CLAS is in Session

October 16, 2023

FLAS fellowship Information Sessions
(via Zoom)

Students are invited to attend one of CLAS' Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship Information sessions, to be held via Zoom. Each session includes a presentation on the fellowship and application process and an opportunity to ask questions. You need to login with your OSU credentials to access the meeting.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Friday, November 3, 2023, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Monday, November 13, 2023, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 30, 2023, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Friday, December 8, 2023, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

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Origins on Video
The World Conference on Women: 1975 Mexico City

Origins Magazine published a video and an article on the first United Nations World Conference on Women. In 1975, the first United Nations World Conference on Women took place between 19 June and 2 July in Mexico City, bringing together individuals from a wide range of backgrounds with the goal of promoting gender equality. The World Conference of Women (WCW) was the capstone event of International Women’s Year, the UN’s response to the transnational women’s liberation movement sweeping the globe.

Written by Gisel Valladares. Narration by Dr. Nicholas B. Breyfogle. Video production by Cody Patton, Laura Seeger, and Dr. Nicholas B. Breyfogle.

This publication is co-sponsored by the Center for Latin American Studies through Title VI National Resource Centers (NRC) program funds, through the Department of Education.

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Virtual Open House: Graduate School in Latin American & Caribbean Studies

Interested in furthering your education with a focus in Latin American or Caribbean studies? Curious about which graduate school would be the best match for you? Ready to sharpen your public service as an activist or governmental leader? Preparing for an academic career committed to Latin America and the Caribbean? Join four top Latin American & Caribbean centers for a virtual open house.

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"Latin America and The World" Film Festival
Film Screening:

This Stolen Country of Mine
(2022, Germany)

Join us for our sixth and final Film Screening!
Hagerty Hall 180
Wed, Oct. 18
6:00-9:00p.m.

Register Here

Capoeira Workshop and Roda

Join us to experience this incredible Afro-Brazilian art form!
Participants will have the opportunity to learn capoeira movements and music from Capoeira master, Fabio Cunha (Mestre Lobinho).
The workshop is open to the public and all ages are welcome.
When: Sat., Oct. 28, 5-7p.m.

Register Here

Upcoming events

Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5

5:00–6:30 p.m.

"What's your Story?: Teaching and Learning across Culture and Content" workshop series

This teacher education opportunity aims to promote dialogic linguistic education through exchanges of theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of teaching and learning among participants: undergraduate and graduate students in Languages and Education, and teachers of basic education (K12) from diverse subject areas.

November 20

12:00-1:30 p.m.

Mershon Monday: Caterina Preda, Memory and Dictatorship

Professor Caterina Preda will present part of her work on modern dictatorships in Eastern Europe and Latin America, highlighting Romania and Chile. Professor Dorothy Noyes of the Mershon Center for International Security Studies will be the moderator of this event. With CSEEES Director Professor Angela Brintlinger and Professor Ana Del Sarto (Literatures and Cultures of Latin America) serving as respondents.