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BRAZIL WEEK ’23
Sep. 1, 2023—BRAZIL WEEK – SEPTEMBER 11 TO 15, 2023 Monday, September 11 4:00 PM: Capoeira Lesson and Demonstration with Prof. Gil Whiting and Mestre Valu; Buttrick Hall Terrace. Tuesday, September 12 12:00 PM: A Conversation with Brazilian trans scholar, journalist, and activist Sara Wagner York. Furman Hall 003. Wednesday, September 13 12:10-1:10 PM: Lecture on Capoeira...
CLACX hosts Student Bienvenida! at the Multicultural Community Space this Friday, Aug. 25.
Aug. 23, 2023—This Friday, CLACX is hosting the annual Student Bienvenida! at the Multicultural Community Space. Students who attend will have the opportunity to receive #SOMOSVU t-shirt giveaways, enjoy empanadas, jarritos, and music in an air-conditioned setting. This presents an incredible chance for incoming students to gain deeper insights into the Latinx community on campus through CLACX....
CLACX, student organizations team up to welcome incoming Latinx students Aug. 15, 2023
Jul. 28, 2023—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 Tuesday, August 15, 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...
LAS Major Estelle Shaya is the College of Arts and Science 2023 Founder’s Medalist
May. 16, 2023—Vanderbilt Honors Class of 2023 Founder’s Medalists May 12, 2023, 6:00 AM Vanderbilt University has named the Class of 2023 Founder’s Medalists. Since 1877, Vanderbilt has awarded a gold medal to the student graduating with first honors from each of the university’s 10 schools and colleges. The awards are named after the university’s founder, Cornelius...
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)