Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) at the University of Pittsburgh--UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) at the University of Pittsburgh

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

 

 

CLAS’ 50^th Anniversary Celebration--REMINDER

Hello Everyone,

This a reminder about CLAS’ 50^th anniversary celebration to be held on Friday, September 12, 2014. For updates about the program and activities, please visit our website at http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/gala

 

At the evening event, there will be a silent auction of a selection of paintings by Eduardo Lozano, as well as several watercolors by Bolivian artist, Ricardo Rocha Guzman. 

The deadline to register for the evening dinner and dancing is September 3, 2014; no reservation is required for the afternoon events.

Thank you!

 

Program:

Friday, September 12, 2014

University Club

123 University Place

Pittsburgh, PA  15213

 

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Former Directors--Hosted by Scott Morgenstern with a special appearance by Pitt’s new chancellor, Dr. Patrick Gallagher. (open to the public)--Ballroom A

 

4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Welcome Reception (open to the public)--Ballroom A

 

7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Dinner and Dancing (by reservation only.)--Ballroom B

During the evening we will hold a Silent Auction, featuring paintings by Eduardo Lozano and Ricardo Rocha Guzman. Photos of the paintings are at: http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/gala

 

For more information about the program and registration, please visit: www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/gala or email/call lavst12@pitt.edu; 412-648-7391

 

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The New Economic Model in Bolivia by Luis Alberto Arce Catacora (Bolivia’s Minister of Economy and Finance)

 

Date: Thursday, September 4, 2014

Time: Noon

Location: Gold Room—University Club

      123 University Pl

                  Pittsburgh, PA 15260

For more information contact: Luz Amanda Hank at lavst12@pitt.edu

 

Luis Arce Catacora has been Bolivia’s Minister of Economy and Finance since February 2006. From that position, he has led the economic policy of President Evo Morales. He has played a central role in the nationalization of hydrocarbons, mining and telecommunication companies, and—together with the Ministers of Finance of Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, and Paraguay—in the creation of the Bank of the South. Previously, he held the position of Chief of International Operations in the Central Bolivia Bank (CBB) and other operating and executive positions from 1987 until January 2006. In the academic area, he has vast experience as a professor in public and private universities of Bolivia. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in economics from the University Mayor de San Andrés (Bolivia) and received a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom, where he studied between 1996-1997. He has published several articles of economic research in journals of economics such as Economic Analysis of the CBB and other academic institutions. As Minister, Mr. Arce has participated in discussions with world leaders, including the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Finance Ministers of neighboring countries, and professors from United States universities. 

 

Sponsored by the Center for Latin American Studies, Department of Political Science, and Graduate School of International and Public Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh, in collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.

 

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The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS)

Presents

 

THE PANORAMAS LATIN AMERICAN ROUNDTABLE SERIES

Schedule:

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

            Current Immigration Issues            

            Time: Noon

            Room: 4130 Posvar Hall

            Sponsored by the Center for Latin American and the Global Studies Center,

            University of Pittsburgh.

           

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

            Center for Latin American Studies —Seminar & Field Trip Presentation

            Time: Noon

            Room: 4130 Posvar Hall

 

Thursday, October 2, 2014

            Brazilian Election—Before

            Participants from Pittsburgh and firsthand accounts from participants in Brazil.

            Time: Noon

            Room: 4130 Posvar Hall

 

Monday, October 20, 2014

            Brazilian Election—After

            Participants from Pittsburgh and firsthand accounts from participants in Brazil.

            Time: Noon

            Room: 4130 Posvar Hall

 

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

            TBA

Wednesday, November 20, 2014

            TBA

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

            TBA

 

Pizza provided.

For updates visit:

http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/panoramas_roundtable

 

For more information contact: Luis Bravo; bravo@pitt.edu or Luz Amanda Hanklavst12@pitt.edu

Website: http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/cuba_conference

 

Sponsored by the Center for Latin American Studies, University of Pittsburgh

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

Presentation by Dr. Antonio Ortiz Mena López-Negrete

Head of Section for Economic Affairs at the Embassy of Mexico in the US

 

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Time: Noon

Location: TBA

For more information contact: Luz Amanda Hank at lavst12@pitt.edu

 

Sponsored by the Center for Latin American Studies, Department of Political Science, and Graduate School of International and Public Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh, in collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.

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Reforming Communism: Cuba in Comparative Perspective Conference

 

Date: November 6 to November 8, 2014

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.

 

In spite of its size, the Cuban model has been an inspiration—from both a positive and negative perspective—for social movements, political leaders, and cultural expressionists around the world. The conference will examine Cuba's internal reforms and their external influences within an explicit comparative framework. The conference will include a diverse group of scholars from several world regions to explore the reform away from communism.

 

Preliminary Program:

 

Thursday 11/6

* Keynote Address:  Carmelo Mesa-Lago

 

Friday 11/7

Comparative Models of Reform

Reflections of Reform in the Arts and Literature

Economic Reforms and International Investment

Gender and Sexuality

Cuba and Models of Leftist Politics around the World

 

Saturday 11/8

Reforms in Health and Welfare: Cuba, Latin America, and Eastern Europe

Race and Society in Cuba and the Rest of the Americas

The Communist Legacy

 

Participants include:

Edmund Malesky (Duke University)

Martin K. Dimitrov (Tulane University)

Xu Xiao (University of Pittsburgh)

Carlos Alzugaray Treto (Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba)

Jorge Perez Lopez (International Economist)

Ronald Linden  (University of Pittsburgh)

Kevin Morrison (University of Pittsburgh)

Juan Andrés Moraes (Universidad de la República, Uruguay)

Aníbal Pérez Liñán (University of Pittsburgh)

Carmelo Mesa-Lago (University of Pittsburgh)

Javier Vázquez-D'Elía (University of Pittsburgh)

Roberto Veiga (editor: Cuba Posible)

Lenier Gonzalez (editor: Cuba Posible)

 

Contacts:

Scott Morgenstern, Director: Center for Latin American Studies (smorgens@pitt.edu)

Jerome Branche, Hispanic Languages and Literature (branche@pitt.edu)

 

For more information: Diana Shemenski, dms180@pitt.edu or 412-648-7394

 

Sponsored by the Center for Latin American Studies, Global Studies Center (Global Academic Partnership), and Department of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh, in collaboration with the Cuba Study Group, Inc.

 

 

NOTE:

If you have an announcement related to a Latin American/Caribbean activity taking place during

September 2014 that you would like to share with others interested in the region, please send details by

August 29, 2014 to: Center for Latin American Studies, University of Pittsburgh, 4200 Posvar Hall,

Pittsburgh, PA 15260; E-mail: clas@pitt.edu

Sorry, information will not be accepted over the phone.

 

 

Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS)

University Center for International Studies

University of Pittsburgh

4200 Wesley W. Posvar Hall

Pittsburgh, PA  15260

Office: 412-648-7392

Fax: 412-648-2199

clas@pitt.edu