CLAS is excited to host a variety of event series, ranging from Seminars and Panel Discussions to Information Sessions and Activities. Our goal is to enrich students, community and our Center with a diverse perspective in Latin America, the Caribbean and its diasporas. For that, we welcome multiple scholars as well as faculty from Pitt and provide them platforms to transmit their knowledges to others. We are also happy provide academic and cultural resources in events formats for a more interactive approach to students and all folks. You can find an introduction on our current events series below.
Any upcoming CLAS events (such as Club Activities, Lectures, etc.) can be found under
CLAS Events Calendar.
CLAS@Pitt Border to Border Series:
Join us for an insightful and thought-provoking exploration of the current global situation surrounding borders and migration. In this series, we will analyze, reflect on, and report about the diverse perceptions of borders around the world, comparing migration routes from different regions. We will also tackle common misconceptions about who travels across borders and the underlying factors driving their movement.
Our focus will be on understanding the impact of forced migration on countries in various regions, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities faced by host nations and migrants. Through this series, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of the complex realities of migration and its far-reaching effects on a global scale. Additionally, we will delve into the concept of borders, exploring their significance not only between countries but also within neighborhoods, governments, and beyond.
Objectives of the Series:
- Understand the Global Perception of Borders
- Compare Migration Routes Worldwide
- Address Misconceptions About Migration
- Explore the Impact of Forced Migration
- Promote Dialogue and Reflection on Border Policies
We invite you to engage in meaningful discussions and reflections as we explore these critical issues together. for more information contact: Luz Amanda Hank at lavst12@pitt.edu
CLAS Cinema Film Series
Each year, the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) hosts a film series to promote the teaching and learning on Latin America, the Caribbean, and their diverse diasporic communities. The film screenings are free and open to the public!
Charlemos!
Hosted by the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Pittsburgh and the Political Institutions and Processes Section of the Latin American Studies Association. This is a virtual series to create a space for political scientists and other academics to discuss the critical social and political challenges facing Latin America today--including democratic backsliding, economic inequality, racial injustice, gender inequities, and a host of other issues. Please see this letter for more information on the series and about how to get involved. For questions, please email charlemos@pitt.edu
Click here to see our YouTube Playlist of past talks!
Cultura Negra no Atlantico
Cultura Negra no Atlantico (CULTNA) is an initiative that brings together the Laboratório de História Oral e Imagem (LABHOI) at the Universidade Federal Fluminense and Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora and the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. Once a month, we will discuss recent work with scholars and students interested in the topic. Discussions will be held in Portuguese.
Cultura Negra no Atlantico (CULTNA) é uma iniciativa que congrega o Laboratório de História Oral e Imagem (LABHOI) da Universidade Federal Fluminense e da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, e o Center for Latin American Studies da University of Pittsburgh. Uma vez por mês, trabalhos recentes serão debatidos com especialistas e estudantes interessados no tema. As discussões serão realizadas em português.
Border to Border Series
The Border to Border Series will spotlight conversations about the current and the future of relationships in immigration between the United States and Latin American countries but also within Latin America and the impacts of these movements. The discussion will touch not just the consequences and aftermaths of immigration politically, culturally and economically in the large, national scope but also bring community, local outlook.