Tuesday, March 14
Latin American in Motion:
Pitt Latin American Films
Time:
7:00 pm
Location:
Public Health G23
Sponsored by:
Center for Latin American Studies along with Deaprtment of Hispanic Languages & Literatures, and the Year of Diversity at the University of Pittsburgh and Spanish Film Club by Pragda
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Luz Amanda Hank
Contact Phone:
412-648-7391
Contact Email:
lavst12@pitt.edu
The Center for Latin American Studies and the Department of Hispanic Languages & Literatures at the University of Pittsburgh
present
Latin America in Motion: Pitt Latin American Films
present
Latin America in Motion: Pitt Latin American Films
All Films will be screened at 7:00 p.m.
Public Health G23
130 De Soto St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(corner of 5th ave, and De Soto St.)
Public Health G23
130 De Soto St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(corner of 5th ave, and De Soto St.)
Come and join us for a film and pizza!
Free and open to the public!
Films:
OPEN CAGE
(Mexico)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24
(Mexico)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24
THE SECOND MOTHER
(Brazil)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
(Brazil)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
THE CLUB
(Chile)
TUESDAY, MARCH 14
(Chile)
TUESDAY, MARCH 14
THE TRAVEL AGENT
(Cuba)
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
(Cuba)
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
IXCANUL
(Guatemala)
TUESDAY, APRIL 4
(Guatemala)
TUESDAY, APRIL 4
All films are subtitled.
Wednesday, March 15
What Presidentialisation? Presidentialisation of What?
Gianluca Passarelli, Associate Professor of Political Science, Spaienza University, Rome
Time:
12:30 pm
Location:
4217 Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Center for Latin American Studies, European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence
Contact:
Luz Amanda Hank
Contact Phone:
8-7391
Contact Email:
lavst12@pitt.edu
The paper discusses the two main contributions to the debate about presidentialisation, namely the studies by Samuels/Shugart and Poguntke/Webb. It consists of two sections that summarize the main points of the two studies, highlighting strengths and weaknesses. Samuels and Shughart, so the argument goes, should consider moving away from the narrow focus on the separation of constitutional powers. Poguntke and Webb, on the other hand, are said to have the opposite problem in that they include too many explanatory factors. The author adds that considering the parties’ genetic features for example could be a valid argument to better measure this supposed widespread political phenomenon.
Gianluca Passarelli, Ph.D. in Comparative and European Politics from the University of Siena. Post doc fellow at the Department of Political Science, University of Bologna. He is also researcher of the Istituto Carlo Cattaneo and member of Itanes. His main research interests concern: presidents of the Republic, political parties, electoral systems, elections and electoral behavior.
Gianluca Passarelli, Ph.D. in Comparative and European Politics from the University of Siena. Post doc fellow at the Department of Political Science, University of Bologna. He is also researcher of the Istituto Carlo Cattaneo and member of Itanes. His main research interests concern: presidents of the Republic, political parties, electoral systems, elections and electoral behavior.
Lunch will be provided.
For more information: lavst12@pitt.edu
For more information: lavst12@pitt.edu
Encounters with the Amazon's Sacred Vine
Time:
6:30 pm
Presenter:
Luis Eduardo Luna
Location:
304 Cathedral of Learning
Sponsored by:
Center for Latin American Studies along with Department of Hispanic Language and Literature and John Beverley and the Year of Diversity at the university of Pittsburgh
Contact:
Lucy DiStazio
Contact Email:
lud3@pitt.edu
Professor Luna will offer a talk and book presentation of the second edition of Ayahuasca Reader: Encounters with the Amazon’s Sacred Vine, co-edited with Steven F. White. This anthology is an English language publication that compiles texts from global authorities in ayahuasca studies. Dr. Luna’s talk will be in English.
Luis Eduardo Luna (PhD in Anthropology, 1989, Stockholm University, Sweden), is a foremost authority on mestizo shamanism and visionary art. Dr. Luna is a former Senior Lecturer at the Swedish School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland, from where he retired, and a former Professor of Anthropology at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil (1994-1998). He is a Guggenheim Fellow and a Fellow of the Linnaean Society of London. At present, Dr. Luna is the director of the Wasiwaska Research Centre for the Study of Psychointegrator Plants, Visionary and Art Consciousness in Florianópolis, Brazil. Ayahuasca commands the attention of a wide range of disciplines, from anthropology, ethnobotany, pharmacology, therapeutics, sociology, philosophy and the study of religion, to literature and the arts.
Sponsors:
Luis Eduardo Luna (PhD in Anthropology, 1989, Stockholm University, Sweden), is a foremost authority on mestizo shamanism and visionary art. Dr. Luna is a former Senior Lecturer at the Swedish School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland, from where he retired, and a former Professor of Anthropology at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil (1994-1998). He is a Guggenheim Fellow and a Fellow of the Linnaean Society of London. At present, Dr. Luna is the director of the Wasiwaska Research Centre for the Study of Psychointegrator Plants, Visionary and Art Consciousness in Florianópolis, Brazil. Ayahuasca commands the attention of a wide range of disciplines, from anthropology, ethnobotany, pharmacology, therapeutics, sociology, philosophy and the study of religion, to literature and the arts.
Sponsors:
John Beverley
Department of Hispanic Languages and Literatures
Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS)
Department of Hispanic Languages and Literatures
Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS)
Friday, March 17
International Career Toolkit Series
Careers in Global Public Health
Time:
2:30 pm
Presenter:
Sarah Angel Markwardt
Location:
4217 W. W. Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
African Studies Program, Asian Studies Center, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian and East European Studies, European Studies Center and Global Studies Center
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Tim An
Contact Phone:
213-999-6265
Contact Email:
ysa9@pitt.edu
Interested in global public health issues? Join us as we hear from Sarah Angel Markwardt from Magee Womancare International.
Sarah currently works at Magee Womancare International where she coordinates women's health outreach for refugee, immigrant, and under-served communities in the Pittsburgh area. Newer to the field of public health, Sarah previously worked in as an International Admissions Counselor at the University of Pittsburgh where she traveled extensively. Sarah began the first 8 years of her career working in various capacities for Hekima Place girls' home in Kiserian, Kenya. Because of these experiences, she is very passionate about women's rights, especially regarding health and education.
Tuesday, March 21
Latin American in Motion:
Pitt Latin American Films
Time:
7:00 pm
Location:
Public Health G23
Sponsored by:
Center for Latin American Studies along with Department of Hispanic Languages and Literature, and the Year of Diversity at the University of Pittsburgh and Spanish Film Club by Pragda
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Luz Amanda Hank
Contact Phone:
412-648-7391
Contact Email:
lavst12@pitt.edu
The Center for Latin American Studies and the Department of Hispanic Languages & Literatures at the University of Pittsburgh
present
Latin America in Motion: Pitt Latin American Films
present
Latin America in Motion: Pitt Latin American Films
All Films will be screened at 7:00 p.m.
Public Health G23
130 De Soto St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(corner of 5th ave, and De Soto St.)
Public Health G23
130 De Soto St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(corner of 5th ave, and De Soto St.)
Come and join us for a film and pizza!
Free and open to the public!
Films:
OPEN CAGE
(Mexico)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24
(Mexico)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24
THE SECOND MOTHER
(Brazil)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
(Brazil)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
THE CLUB
(Chile)
TUESDAY, MARCH 14
(Chile)
TUESDAY, MARCH 14
THE TRAVEL AGENT
(Cuba)
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
(Cuba)
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
IXCANUL
(Guatemala)
TUESDAY, APRIL 4
(Guatemala)
TUESDAY, APRIL 4
All films are subtitled.
Monday, March 27
Global Human Trafficking Today
A Workshop for Regional College Faculty and Students
Time:
1:00 pm
Location:
Community College of Beaver County, LRC 9103
Sponsored by:
African Studies Program, Asian Studies Center, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian and East European Studies, European Studies Center and Global Studies Center along with Community College of Beaver County
Contact:
Gina Peirce
Contact Phone:
4126482290
Contact Email:
gbpeirce@pitt.edu
This workshop on global human trafficking for regional college faculty and students is presented by the international and area studies programs of the University Center for International Studies (UCIS), University of Pittsburgh. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is part of an annual series of curriculum development workshops connected with the US Department of Education-sponsored Title VI National Resource Center project to internationalize 2-year and 4-year college campuses throughout Western Pennsylvania.
Pre-registration is required to attend this event. Please register by March 22 at https://goo.gl/forms/n7gWbKAK1zppYjmx1.
Saturday, April 1
Latin American and Caribbean Festival
Time:
12:00 pm
Location:
Galleria-1st Floor Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Center for Latin American Studies along with and the Year of Diversity at the University of Pittsburgh
Cost:
free
Contact:
Diana Osma
Contact Phone:
412-648-7394
Contact Email:
lavst12@pitt.edu
Tuesday, April 4
Latin American in Motion:
Pitt Latin American Films
Time:
7:00 pm
Location:
Public Health G23
Sponsored by:
Center for Latin American Studies along with the Department of Hispanic Languages and Literatures, and the Year of Diversity at the University of Pittsburgh and Spanish Film Club by Pragda
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Luz Amanda Hank
Contact Phone:
412-648-7391
Contact Email:
lavst12@pitt.edu
The Center for Latin American Studies and the Department of Hispanic Languages & Literatures at the University of Pittsburgh
present
Latin America in Motion: Pitt Latin American Films
present
Latin America in Motion: Pitt Latin American Films
All Films will be screened at 7:00 p.m.
Public Health G23
130 De Soto St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(corner of 5th ave, and De Soto St.)
Public Health G23
130 De Soto St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(corner of 5th ave, and De Soto St.)
Come and join us for a film and pizza!
Free and open to the public!
Films:
OPEN CAGE
(Mexico)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24
(Mexico)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24
THE SECOND MOTHER
(Brazil)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
(Brazil)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
THE CLUB
(Chile)
TUESDAY, MARCH 14
(Chile)
TUESDAY, MARCH 14
THE TRAVEL AGENT
(Cuba)
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
(Cuba)
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
IXCANUL
(Guatemala)
TUESDAY, APRIL 4
(Guatemala)
TUESDAY, APRIL 4
All films are subtitled.
Friday, April 28
UCIS Graduation Ceremony
Time:
3:00 pm
Location:
Ballroom A, University Club
Sponsored by:
African Studies Program, Asian Studies Center, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian and East European Studies, European Studies Center and Global Studies Center
Special Events & Monthly Calendar
The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) provides a calendar of events at the beginning of each month. It contains a variety of events, call for papers, job postings, etc.
Cuba has been reforming, or been at the brink of a reform period, perhaps since the revolution. With an aging leadership and now decades-long economic struggles, the pace of change, however, has finally accelerated. Today Cubans can open small businesses, travel abroad, access the internet, and purchase cell phones, microwaves, and (very expensive) new cars.
The annual Latin American Social and Public Policy conference features presentations on social and public policy research in Latin America by students from the University of Pittsburgh and other universities, with comments by University of Pittsburgh faculty.
Featuring music, food, dance, arts, crafts, and children's activities from Latin America and the Caribbean.
For 50 years, CLAS has been dedicated to supporting the study of Latin America's history, cultures, and societies and the continuing challenges and triumphs that the region has experienced. Its primary mission is to develop experts on Latin America who will apply their language skills and knowledge of the countries of the region in their professional careers.
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