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The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS), a Department of Education National Resource Center and constituent of the University of Michigan’s International Institute since 1993, advances the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and resources as a major interdisciplinary program that link’s many faculty members and professionals with research interests in Latin America at University of Michigan, other US Universities, and Universities abroad.

LACS was founded as an Undergraduate Concentration program in 1984. In 2000, LACS expanded our service to undergraduate students by offering a minor in LACS and in 2001, LACS expanded to include graduate students by offering a Graduate Certificate Program. LACS has available to students the Quechua Language program as well. LACS has achieved national recognition for its growth as an academic program and a center of excellence in area research through support from the Department of Education. Since 1996, DE has funded the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Graduate Fellowship. LACS students also have the ability to obtain knowledge through Visiting Professors and Speakers.

LACS Newsletter 08-09

Please browse through our 2008-2009 Newsletter to see all the wonderful events, exhibits, and visitors we had planned for 2008-2009.

Upcoming Events

Greetings from LACS Director, Richard Turits

Dear LACS colleagues and friends:

I write to announce that the LSA Executive Committee has approved a change in our name from the "Latin American & Caribbean Studies Program" to the "Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies" (though for now at least our acronym, LACS, will remain the same). Our new status as a "center"brings us in line with the other National Resource Centers under Title

VI within the International Institute and reflects our expansion in programming, student services, fellowships, and outreach in recent years.

With best wishes,

Richard

LACS and International Institute Photo Contest

The University of Michigan International Institute (II) and LACS are holding a photo contest for all students affiliated with the II and its 18 centers and programs.

Awards:

First Prize - $500; Second Prize - $300; Third Prize - $200.
Photos will be judged on subject matter, quality, creativity, and originality by a panel of International Institute staff and faculty members.
The theme for the 2009 competition is globalization. Photos should represent this theme by showing a melding of cultures, experiences or influences on a region or people.

Rules, Submission Guidelines and More. (PDF)

For questions, please contact LACS Center Coordinator, Stephanie Davis (davsteph@umich.edu).