CLAS@Pitt Weekly Digest 03/22/2022

CLAS Events

APRIL 7-9, 2022 (Hybrid event)

Note: All events are hybrid, to register and program information, click "HERE".

The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) as part of the University Center for International Studies (UCIS) at the University of Pittsburgh welcomes faculty and students to the Latin American Social and Public Policy Conference. For 25 years we have welcomed researchers from around the world to Pittsburgh, creating spaces where the scientific community can discuss the past, present, and future of Latin America, the Caribbean, and its Diasporas. Though this is always important, it seems even more crucial these days.

LASPP conference participants, authors, and presenters will benefit from CLAS' extensive international network and in-house scholars, to collect insightful feedback benefitting from top researchers in Latin American Studies. As a way to lower barriers for scientific exchange, papers may be presented in English, Spanish, and/or Portuguese.
For in-person participants, lunch will be provided.

Thursday, April 7, 2022
Hybrid event -- 4130 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
12:30-1:45 P.M.
The 21st Carmelo Mesa-Lago
Distinguished Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Nisia Trindade Lima
President, FIOCRUZ
(Fundação Oswaldo Cruz) (Virtual)

"Pandemic and social inequalities:
The experience of Brazil"

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Friday, April 8, 2022
Hybrid event -- 4130 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
11:45 A.M.--1:15 P.M.
The 25th Latin American Social and Public Policy Invited Speaker:
Dr. Maureen Lichtveld
Dean, School of Public Health,
University of Pittsburgh (In-person)

“From pollution to prevention: common threats and opportunities in the Americas”

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To read Katie's article, click "HERE"

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CLAS Cosponsored Events and Resources

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CLAS Information Table
Tabling Hours:

Wednesday, March 23, 3-5pm
Thursday, March 24, 10am-12pm
Monday March 28, 2-3pm

Global Hub-1st floor Posvar

Stop by the Global Hub to speak with student ambassadors from the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) and learn more about opportunities offered through CLAS!

To register, click "HERE"

CLAS Alumni, Faculty, Students and Staff Updates

For Employment Opportunities

Univ. of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Community Events/Resource (see below)

For other opportunities and events, we suggest visiting our Monthly Newsletter by clicking "HERE"

To attend event, click "HERE"

Beginning this year, Fulbright Public Policy Fellowships are available in three world regions: Africa (Botswana, Ghana, and Rwanda); Western Hemisphere (Colombia and Peru); and East Asia and the Pacific (Cambodia, Fiji, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam). Examples of successful past projects and placements have included examining opportunities to strengthen inter-ministry collaboration for public health; implementing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; supporting corruption prevention practices; streamlining renewable energy policies related to geothermal law; and conducting census mapping of community health workers.

Fulbright Public Policy Fellows build mutual understanding and contribute to strengthening the public sector while cultivating public policy experience in their area of expertise. The Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship also includes an independent research component that focuses on an issue related to the Fellow's in-country work. The Fellows have an opportunity to build their knowledge and skills, provide support to partner-country institutions, and promote long-term ties between the U.S. and the partner country. You are invited to attend a webinar on Tuesday, March 22 to learn more about these exciting opportunities. The deadline to apply is September 15th 2022.

To apply for the fellowship, click "HERE"

To attend the webinar, click "HERE"

Community News:

Be The Match for Jax
April 16 from 12-3PM in the Towers Lobby--University of Pittsburgh

Carnegie Mellon University’s Circulo Juvenil is conducting a survey to assess needs for K-5, Spanish-speaking children to develop K-5 focused workshops. Please share the link below:

Del Círculo Juvenil de Cultura de la Universidad Carnegie Mellon:

Nuestrxs estudiantes voluntarixs están creando talleres para niñxs hispanohablantes de 6-12 años. Podrían ayudarles a compartir esta encuesta con personas que conozcan que tengan, o trabajen con, niñxs hispanohablantes en Pittsburgh?

Our student volunteers are creating workshops for Spanish speakers in grades K-5. Can you share it with kids who can help them filling out this survey?

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