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“Migrant Archives”: LARS
Georgetown University doctoral candidate Zyanya Dóniz Ibañez presents her research on “Memory Archives: Violence, Memory, and Displacement in Valeria Luiselli’s Lost…
October 14, 2025
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CLAS in Brussels
Javier Ochoa (CLAS ’20) and Alberto Maresca (CLAS ’25) met in Brussels earlier this month to exchange notes about their experience in CLAS. Javier is an Emergency…
October 13, 2025
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“On the Move: Migration Policies in Latin America and the Caribbean”: Book Talk
Andrew Selee and Valerie Lacarte book, “On the Move: Migration Policies in Latin America and the Caribbean,” is the first comprehensive exploration of how nations throughout…
September 27, 2025
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“Balancing Powers? Courts and Presidents in Brazil and the U.S.”: LAC Moments
This LAC Moments will feature a comparative discussion of courts and presidents in Brazil and the United States. Discussants include: Luciano da Ros, assistant professor in the…
September 21, 2025
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“Indigenous Food Systems in Latin America and The Caribbean”: LARS
Adjunct Professor Patricia Biermayr-Jenzano and undergraduate student Kira Casler present their research focused on food systems transformation and indigenous food systems across…
September 12, 2025
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Priscila Putzulu (LAS ’26): Energy, Justice and Community at Casa Pueblo
At Casa Pueblo — a renowned community-based organization dedicated to environmental justice and energy sovereignty — Priscila conducted research on renewable energy models,…
September 6, 2025
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Muito Obrigado, Brasil!
In addition to twenty M.A. degrees, an additional seven minors and four Graduate Certificates in Latin American Studies were awarded in the commencement ceremony of May 17. The…
May 16, 2025
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Alberto Maresca (LAS’25) channels his sense of purpose toward the Global South
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May 6, 2025
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CLAS Brindis
CLAS Director Prof. Kapiszewski delivered a heartfelt toast of appreciation and congratulations to the students who were completing their capstones, their minor thesis projects,…
May 1, 2025
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Spring 2025 Capstone Presentations
Over the two days, our community gathered, in person and virtually, to listen to the presentations from our 2025 graduates: Andrea Casique, Marina Chen, Lucia Gonzalez, …
April 30, 2025