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.

Video

Africa-China Relationship and Its Global Impact Faculty PD Conference

Intended Audience:

9-12, Faculty, Post-Secondary

This faculty professional development conference explores the history, current status, and future of Africa and China’s relationship through a global lens, providing examples of not only Chinese investments in infrastructure in Africa, but from other regions such as Europe, as well.

Africa-China Relationship and its Global Impact

Best Practices Showcasing Globalization Across the Curriculum

Intended Audience:

Higher Education, Faculty, Post-Secondary

In January 2018, the University Center for International Studies (UCIS) at the University of Pittsburgh invited faculty from two and four year institutions of higher education to attend a one-day workshop on internationalizing across the curriculum. For the past five years, UCIS has partnered with the Nine University and College International Studies Consortium in Georgia and with the...

Global Migrations: Political, Economic, and Climatic Changes

Intended Audience:

Higher Education, Faculty, K-12, Post-Secondary

This faculty professional development conference explores the topic of migration today through the lens of politics, economics, and climatic changes. The following recordings from the conference are available:

Global Migrations Faculty PD Conference Welcome & Introduction,

“Migration, Conflict, Climate Change & Economic Inequalities...” by Dr. Eleanor Gordon,

Dr. Sunnie Rucker-Chang, “White Enclosures of the Transatlantic: Migration, Race, and Coloniality”,

Dr Meredith Oyen, “The Challenge of Chinese Migration across the U S Southern Border,

Dr. Innocent Badasu: African Migration Experiences & the Socio Political Conundrum for Social Change,

Global Migrations: Political, Economic, and Climatic Changes Faculty PD Conference