Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies News
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Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies Newsen-usMon, 09 Jul 2012 16:53:09 EDTDuke University Faculty Database System2000-01-01T00:00:00-05002hourlyWelcome new CLACS Director Deborah Jenson!
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Natalie J HartmanMon, 09 Jul 2012 16:53:09 EDTWelcome new CLACS Director Deborah Jenson!Eduardo da Costa recipient of first Dennis A. Clements Outstanding Service Award
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Natalie J HartmanMon, 09 Jul 2012 16:51:31 EDTEduardo da Costa recipient of first Dennis A. Clements Outstanding Service AwardCLACS creates Dennis A. Clements Outstanding Service Award in Latin American & Caribbean Studies
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Natalie J HartmanFri, 01 Jun 2012 17:11:12 EDTCLACS creates Dennis A. Clements Outstanding Service Award in Latin American & Caribbean StudiesFall 2012 course "Colonial/Decolonial Aesthetics" taught by Prof. Deborah Jenson (Romance Studies/Haiti Lab) and Edouard Duval-Carrie (Haitian Artist and Mellon Visiting Professor)
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Natalie J HartmanMon, 14 May 2012 17:23:56 EDTFall 2012 course "Colonial/Decolonial Aesthetics" taught by Prof. Deborah Jenson (Romance Studies/Haiti Lab) and Edouard Duval-Carrie (Haitian Artist and Mellon Visiting Professor)Fall 2012 course "Visions of Haiti" taught by Prof Laurent Dubois (Romance Studies and History) and Edouard Duval-Carrie (Haitian Artist and Mellon Visiting Professor)
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Natalie J HartmanMon, 14 May 2012 17:17:23 EDTFall 2012 course "Visions of Haiti" taught by Prof Laurent Dubois (Romance Studies and History) and Edouard Duval-Carrie (Haitian Artist and Mellon Visiting Professor)April 12 talk by Maritza Stanchich on student strikes in Puerto Rico, 4:00 pm, Room 115 Friedl Bldg, Duke East Campus
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Natalie J HartmanTue, 03 Apr 2012 17:51:02 EDTApril 12 talk by Maritza Stanchich on student strikes in Puerto Rico, 4:00 pm, Room 115 Friedl Bldg, Duke East CampusApril 11 talk by Ambassador Patrick Duddy on Energy Policy in the Americas, 4:30 pm Rhodes Conference Room, Sanford School
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Natalie J HartmanTue, 03 Apr 2012 17:55:34 EDTApril 11 talk by Ambassador Patrick Duddy on Energy Policy in the Americas, 4:30 pm Rhodes Conference Room, Sanford SchoolTrade in the Americas
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With former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela, Patrick Duddy. Thursday, Feb. 23,2012. Faculty Hall Fuqua School of Business. 4:30-6:00pm.<A href="http://clacs.aas.duke.edu/program/evening_with_the_ambassador.php"> more info </A><p/>Antonio M. ArceTue, 21 Feb 2012 09:57:17 ESTTrade in the AmericasSummer and AY FLAS Fellowships
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Deadline Feb.6, 2012 Antonio M. ArceThu, 19 Jan 2012 11:16:21 ESTSummer and AY FLAS FellowshipsJanuary 18, 2012 FLAS Fellowships Information Session, 4:00 pm, Room 240 Franklin Center
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Natalie J HartmanWed, 04 Jan 2012 18:06:08 ESTJanuary 18, 2012 FLAS Fellowships Information Session, 4:00 pm, Room 240 Franklin Center2010 CLACS Faculty Research Travel Grants
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competition application deadline is April 19 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:59:11 EDT2010 CLACS Faculty Research Travel GrantsCLACS 2010 Graduate Student Research Travel Grants
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funded by Tinker Field Research Grant funds and Mellon endowment funds, application deadline is April 19, 2010. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:59:00 EDTCLACS 2010 Graduate Student Research Travel GrantsDr. Jose Maria Figueres, former President of Costa Rica to speak at UCC on April 22nd
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Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:53:29 EDTDr. Jose Maria Figueres, former President of Costa Rica to speak at UCC on April 22nd"Mexico Matters" presentation by Luis Rubio
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Wed. April 21, 12 - 1 pm. Rare Book Room, Perkins Library. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:51:05 EDT"Mexico Matters" presentation by Luis RubioFUERZA CHILE! Benefit Concert
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April 15th, 10:00 pm - 12:00 am, Devil's Den. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:24:06 EDTFUERZA CHILE! Benefit ConcertRoberto's Dreams premiere on March 28th, 2 PM at the Carolina Theatre
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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:17:29 EDTRoberto's Dreams premiere on March 28th, 2 PM at the Carolina TheatreDuke in the Andes Fall 2010!
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Learn about diverse Andean culture, indigenous movements, environmental issues facing the region, and excursions to Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands.<A href="http://studyabroad.duke.edu/home/Programs/Semester/Duke_in_the_Andes"> more info </A><p/>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:57:26 EDTDuke in the Andes Fall 2010!Spring 2010 Course Highlights
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<A href="http://clacs.aas.duke.edu/program/highlight_coursesSp10.php"> more info </A><p/>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:57:09 EDTSpring 2010 Course HighlightsCongratulations Susan Ashley Wilson
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The Duke Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies congratulates Susan Ashley Wilson on her retirement from Duke at the end of January 2010 after 33 years of continuous service. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:57:01 EDTCongratulations Susan Ashley WilsonWelcome Visitng Professor Jean Casimir
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Sociologist and former Haitian Ambassador to the U.S., Jean Casimir, will be teaching two courses during the Spring term. <A href="http://clacs.aas.duke.edu/people/visitingschol.php"> more info </A><p/>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:56:44 EDTWelcome Visitng Professor Jean Casimir2009 NC Latin American Film Festival
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feature length movies, documentaries, animation, short movies, and video art from the Americas. November 1-22. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:59:53 EDT2009 NC Latin American Film FestivalThursday, October 15, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Reading by Chilean ambassador to the UN, Heraldo Muñoz
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Reading from <I>The dictator's Shadow: Life Under Pinochet</I> by Ambassador Heraldo Muñoz, winner of the 2009 WOLA/Duke book Award. Rare Books Room, Perkins Library. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:13:37 EDTThursday, October 15, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Reading by Chilean ambassador to the UN, Heraldo MuñozWednesday, October 14, 12:00 - 1:00 pm DukeEngage Chile: Lessons from Urban Volunteers and Micro-Entrepreneurs
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featuring students who participated in the program in Santiago, Chile. Room 240 Franklin Center. <P>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:21:01 EDTWednesday, October 14, 12:00 - 1:00 pm DukeEngage Chile: Lessons from Urban Volunteers and Micro-EntrepreneursThe Sea is History: Moun Kante, Yoleros, Balseros, Boteros
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Caribbean artists represent the struggles of boat people trying to reach the United States. Franklin Center 1st Floor Gallery.<A href="http://www.jhfc.duke.edu/gallery/upcoming.php"> more info </A><p/>Antonio M. ArceFri, 15 May 2009 11:09:39 EDTThe Sea is History: Moun Kante, Yoleros, Balseros, BoterosEscultura Social: A New Generation of Art from Mexico City
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Recent work by artists living and working in Mexico City embracing non-traditional forms such as video, photography, intallation art and performance. Nasher Museum Jan.15-July 7,2009.<A href="http://www.nasher.duke.edu/exhibitions_escultura.php"> more info </A><p/>Antonio M. ArceFri, 15 May 2009 11:14:18 EDTEscultura Social: A New Generation of Art from Mexico CitySaturday April 25 7:00 pm Celebration of the music of Brazilian composer and Mellon Visiting Artist in Residence Sergio Roberto de Oliveira
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Antonio M. ArceFri, 15 May 2009 10:39:18 EDTSaturday April 25 7:00 pm Celebration of the music of Brazilian composer and Mellon Visiting Artist in Residence Sergio Roberto de OliveiraThursday April 16, 2:00-5:30 pm The Sea is History: Moun Kante, Yoleros, Balseros, Boteros
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A Symposium on Human Dispersion and the Caribbean Sea Antonio M. ArceFri, 15 May 2009 10:39:01 EDTThursday April 16, 2:00-5:30 pm The Sea is History: Moun Kante, Yoleros, Balseros, BoterosWednesday April 15, 12:00 pm Miguel Rojas-Sotelo speaking on The Havana Biennale
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as part of the Wednesdays at the Center Series at the Franklin Center. Antonio M. ArceFri, 15 May 2009 10:38:51 EDTWednesday April 15, 12:00 pm Miguel Rojas-Sotelo speaking on The Havana BiennaleDjembe and Afro-Cuban Ensembles
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Director: Bradley Simmons, with Monti Ellison. Free Admission. Friday, November 21, 8pm. Baldwin Auditorium. Danielle W. JohnsWed, 19 Nov 2008 16:17:54 ESTDjembe and Afro-Cuban EnsemblesEntre los Muertos/Among Death
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Final film of the 22nd annual Latin American Film Festival. Friday, November 21, 7pm. UNC-Chapel Hill - Nelson Mandela Audiorium, Fedex Global Education Center. Danielle W. JohnsWed, 19 Nov 2008 15:07:03 ESTEntre los Muertos/Among DeathVideo Art from Latin America
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Viewing of select documentaries. Thursday, November 20, 7pm. Richard White Auditorium. Part of the 22nd annual Latin American Film Festival. Danielle W. JohnsWed, 19 Nov 2008 15:06:50 ESTVideo Art from Latin America"Tertulias" Series Continues
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Thurs., April 24, 4:30 - 6:00 pm Room 028 Franklin Center, with Dr. Dennis Clements. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:00:13 EDT"Tertulias" Series ContinuesPaul Farmer to Give Global Health Lecture
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Monday, April 21, 6:30-8:00pm Page Auditorium Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:06:08 EDTPaul Farmer to Give Global Health LectureWorkshop on Agenda Setting in Latin America: Executive-Legislative Relations in Comparative Perspective
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April 18th,9:00am-1:00pm Room 130-132 John Hope Franklin Center. Organized by Mellon Visiting Professor Patricio Valdivieso. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:52:09 EDTWorkshop on Agenda Setting in Latin America: Executive-Legislative Relations in Comparative Perspective"Tertulias" Series Continues
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April 17th 4:30-6:00pm Room 028 John Hope Franklin Center with speaker Enver Casimir. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:42:42 EDT"Tertulias" Series ContinuesLegal Risks & Business Opportunities in Latin America
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April 4th, 2008 symposium organized by the Latin American Business and Law Association!<A href="http://clacs.aas.duke.edu/program/LegalRisksandBusinessOpportunitiesSymposium.php"> more info </A><p/>Antonio M. ArceTue, 08 Apr 2008 13:33:35 EDTLegal Risks & Business Opportunities in Latin AmericaFestival on the Hill: Latin American and Latino Music in NC and the U.S.
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March 27-30: UNC-CH Music Department hosts a festival celebrating the contributions of Latin American music and culture to the United States.<A href="http://music.unc.edu/festivalonthehill2008/program.shtml"> more info </A><p/>Antonio M. ArceThu, 27 Mar 2008 16:11:06 EDTFestival on the Hill: Latin American and Latino Music in NC and the U.S."The Stench of Success: Anchovies, protein politics, and the making of a fishmeal empire in Peru and Chile, 1950-2000"
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Tertulia Thurs. March 27, 4:30-6:00pm Room 028 Franklin Center. Kristin Wintersteen (PhD candidate, Duke History)<A href="http://clacs.aas.duke.edu/program/speakers.php"> more info </A><p/>Antonio M. ArceFri, 28 Mar 2008 10:08:00 EDT"The Stench of Success: Anchovies, protein politics, and the making of a fishmeal empire in Peru and Chile, 1950-2000"