Latin American Studies

Minor in LAS

Certificate in LAS

Experiential Learning

Charles A. Hale Lecture

The Charles A. Hale Lecture honors the memory of Professor Charles A. Hale (1930 - 2008), a specialist in Latin American liberalism and intellectual history. He was a distinguished scholar and faculty member at the University of Iowa from 1966 - 1997.

News and Announcements

Dr. Conceição Evaristo presents “Black Female Authorship Seeding Black Female Characters” on May 4, 2021

Friday, April 30, 2021

Afro-Brazilian Writer Dr. Conceição Evaristo will present “Black Female Authorship Seeding Black Female Characters” on May 4, 2021 at 4pm via Zoom. She has published seven books, including Olhos D’agua (2015) for which she won the Jabuti Prize. In 2019 she was honored by the Jabuti Award Commission as writer of the year.

Watch Professor Djamila Ribeiro's presentation “Myths Around Black Brazilian Women from the Perspective of Black Feminist Theory”

Monday, April 19, 2021

Afro-Brazilian Philosopher and Activist Djamila Ribeiro presented “Myths Around Black Brazilian Women from the Perspective of Black Feminist Theory” on April 13, 2021.

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Upcoming Events

Student Employment Job Fair

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 11:00am to 2:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn about the variety of student hourly and Work-Study jobs available on the UI campus & at qualified off-campus non-profit Work-Study sites. The University is excited to have students consider campus employment. Research shows that students who are connected to campus are more successful and more likely to continue enrollment and do well academically. Many first-year students choose student employment as their Pick One. Typically more…

Student Involvement Fair Fall 2021

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Hubbard Park

The 2021 Student Involvement Fair will return to in-person and will be held September 1, 2021 from 6pm – 8pm on Hubbard Park (weather permitting). Why join a student organization? Meet friends with similar, or differing, interests Learn about new activities and ways of thinking Participate in cultural, sports, political, or entertainment activities Run for positions in the organization Build skills and your resume Can't make it? That's okay! Set up an Engagement Advising appointment…

VIRTUAL All Majors Career Fair

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Virtual

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 : 12 – 4 pm - VIRTUAL FAIR This fair will focus on recruiting students pursuing any and all majors! All students are invited to attend! There will be a variety of industries of employers represented. Register in Handshake!

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