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Latinx studies major named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar of the Year finalist
May. 2, 2023—Do What You Can by Graham Hays In going all in as a runner and a double major, Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar of the Year finalist Kaira Brown embodies Ashe’s commitment to improving communities. TWITTERFACEBOOKMAILPRINT A little serendipity can go a long way. Or in the case of Vanderbilt senior and Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports...
Vanderbilt to host Impact Evaluation Network of the Latin American and the Caribbean Economic Association, April 20-21
Apr. 25, 2023—Vanderbilt University will host the Impact Evaluation Network of the Latin American and the Caribbean Economic Association for its 16th annual meeting on April 20 and 21. The event will bring together experts on policy impact evaluation to advance knowledge in the field, promote impact evaluation methodologies, increase research capacities, and connect research and policy in the region....
CLACX hosts final program of “New Faculty Series” Oct. 24
Oct. 3, 2022—Join Vanderbilt’s Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies (CLACX) as we hear from new Vanderbilt faculty with research interests that intersect Latin American, Caribbean, and/or Latinx Studies. Lunch will be provided at each talk, no RSVP necessary. All talks will take place from 12:10 – 1:00 pm in Garland Hall, Room 209, Vanderbilt...
CLACX organizes “Critical Field Reflections” symposium Sept. 22-23
Sep. 13, 2022—Vanderbilt’s Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies (CLACX) will host a public symposium September 22 and 23 called “Critical Field Reflections: The Project of Connecting Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies.” The two-day program will feature book talks, presentations, and a roundtable discussion with scholars from UC Davis, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México...
Vanderbilt CLACX awarded $1.7 million to build Latin American curriculum, enhance language training
Aug. 19, 2022—RESEARCH NEWS A pair of U.S. Department of Education grants totaling $1.7 million awarded to Vanderbilt University’s Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies will allow for innovation in curriculum and promotion of public awareness about Latin America. The four-year grants, announced this month, designate CLACX as a comprehensive National Resource Center for Latin America; the...
CLACX publishes Year in Review (’21-’22)
Aug. 16, 2022—View 2021-2022 Year in Review View Year in Review Archives (Previous Years)
CLACX Latin American garden featured on This Is Nashville
Aug. 15, 2022—Growing your own food in Nashville LISTEN NOW Contributed by This Is Nashville Among cultures around the world, it’s traditional to grow your own food. But with the rise of supermarkets and grocery stores, gardening in the United States has become more and more uncommon. But, what do you do when the food you like...
CLACX to host Bienvenida welcome event at The Commons Aug. 26
Aug. 14, 2022—Friday, August 26, 2022 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM Join CLACX and several student organizations at The Commons on Vanderbilt’s campus for paletas from local Latinx business Las Paletas! Meet fellow students, as well as Vanderbilt faculty and staff, as we connect in person during this first week of classes. All Vanderbilt community members are...
CLACX, student organizations team up to welcome incoming Latinx students Aug. 10
Jul. 27, 2022—Vanderbilt University’s Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies (CLACX) will host a “Welcome” event on Zoom for incoming Latinx students at the university on Wednesday, August 10, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Central Time. CLACX invites Latinx transfer and first-year students to join for an hour of connections and community-building. The virtual program will feature...
Vanderbilt Library announces travel grants
Jun. 8, 2022—BECAS PARA VISITAR LA BIBLIOTECA DE VANDERBILT El centro de estudios de Latinoamérica, El caribe y Latinx en Vanderbilt está ofreciendo becas para aquellos investigadores interesados en viajar a visitar la rica y extensa colección de materiales exclusivos en colombiana. Estas becas deben ser utilizadas durante el otoño del 2022 o en la primavera del...