Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) at Indiana University is a pivotal site for interdisciplinary research, instruction, and outreach focused on Latin America and the Caribbean. CLACS offers academic programs, courses, and financial aid to undergraduate and graduate students. The master's degree in Latin American and Caribbean Studies is its principal academic program. More than 80 faculty members at Indiana University teach and conduct research on the region, with especially strong expertise on Mexico, Central America, the Andes, the Southern Cone, the Amazonian Region, and Brazil. Learn More.
Important Announcements
Tinker Presentations
Recipients of the Tinker Grant (Summer 2009) will report their experiences, findings, and plans for further research. The first group of presenters are scheduled for March 3rd in Woodburn Hall, room 104 from 5-7pm.
Click here to see the flier for presenters and future dates.
CLACS Weekly Novedades/Novidades
Stay updated with CLACS news, academic opportunities, scholarships, and even community events. This newsletter is updated every Thursday. If you would like to receive "Novedades" electronically, please email clacs@indiana.edu with the subject line "LISTSERV".
CLACS is now accepting applications for 2010 Summer Field Research Grants. Learn more about this opportunity.
News
CLACS Helps with Haiti Earthquake Relief
Click here if you want to help.
Current graduate students check out the upcoming Spring courses.
Stay Updated on the News and Events involving CLACS
To have your name added to the CLACS listserve send an email to clacs@indiana.edu and make sure to include your relationship to the University in your email (i.e. undergraduate, graduate, faculty, friend, etc.).
New Internship Databases
Students and recent Graduates interested in internships in the United States and Latin America should reference this newly compiled list of opportunities.
Geography and History of the World Workshops for K-12 Teachers
Events
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Eduardo Silva (Professor and Chair of Political Science Dept at the University of Missouri)
Professor Silva will be visiting IU to provide and intimate discussion on his recent publication. The book explains why diverse social actors mobilized and coordinated prolonged massive resistance to free-market policies in Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. This talk will take place in the Oak Room of the IMU at 4pm.
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