Center for Latin American Studies

Since 1964, the University of Pittsburgh has been committed to a Latin American studies program of unique depth and richness. Its Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) has become internationally recognized for excellence in undergraduate, graduate, research, professional education and outreach. CLAS is designated as a comprehensive National Resource Center (NRC) on Latin America by the U.S. Department of Education.

Web Site:

http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas

Services Offered:

Cultural Festivals

Guest Speakers

High School Student Events

Professional Development Workshops

Resource Lending Library

School Visits

Activities Presented in Conjunction with Center for Latin American Studies

Resources

Here is a sample of materials generated by the Center for Latin American Studies or as a result of programming in which they participated.

Weblinks

Summer Institute for Global Educators 2021: Global and Local Perspectives on Cities

Intended Audience:

K-12

In this presentation, Dr. Michael Glass from the University of Pittsburgh's Urban Studies program discusses global and local perspectives on cities.

Global and Local Perspectives on Cities

Summer Institute for Global Educators 2021: HELMS: International Studies Past, Present, and Future

Intended Audience:

K-12

In this presentation, UCIS staff Dr. Allyson Delnore, Dr. Veronica Dristas, and Samantha Moik discuss the importance of identifying and incorporating HELMS (Historical Context, Ethics, Language Proficiency, Media Literacy, and Social Science Methodologies) into the K-12 classroom.

HELMS

Summer Institute for Global Educators 2021: Math, Art, and Culture and the Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity

Intended Audience:

K-12

In this presentation, Indian Nationality Room Scholarship recipient and children's book author, Amy Alznauer, ties the themes of math, art, and culture into her children's book, "The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity," and offers strategies for creative ways to teach math and art in the K-12 classroom.

Math, Art, and Culture and the Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity

Outreach at Center for Latin American Studies

Luz Amanda Hank

Assistant Director for Partnerships and Programming

Center for Latin American Studies

Contact Luz Amanda by email