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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...
CLACX awards over $75,000 to 16 students for research, language study in summer 2022
May. 23, 2022—Sixteen students received CLACX funding to study languages or conduct research in Latin America during Summer 2022. Carlos Caballero (English and LAS major), Faith Viers (LAS major), Safi Chalfin-Smith (Tufts University; Political Science and International Relations major), and Emilu Warwick (University of Virginia; doctoral student in Foreign Affairs) received summer FLAS funding to study Portuguese through...
Frist Art Museum brings Cuban art to Nashville
May. 2, 2022—Nashville’s Frist Art Museum hosted On the Horizon: Contemporary Cuban Art from the Pérez Art Museum Miami from January through May 2022, featuring approximately 70 works by 50 Cuban artists, including María Magdalena Campos-Pons (Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair of Fine Arts), Yoan Capote, Los Carpinteros, Teresita Fernández, and Zilia Sánchez. The concept of “horizon” was used...
CLACX hosts sixth annual Haiti Week
Feb. 28, 2022—Vanderbilt’s Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latin Studies (CLACX) hosted its 6th annual Haiti Week February 22–24 to foster discussions about Haitian literature, culture, and immigration in historic and contemporary contexts. “This week was an opportunity to reflect on the global reach of Haitian history and culture. We want students to know more about...