Center for Latin American Studies at Ohio State

CLAS promotes the dissemination of knowledge about Latin America throughout the Ohio State campus and the local community, in order to enhance public awareness.

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Five Buckeyes awarded Fulbright U.S. Student awards to conduct research: entomology in Chile, anthropology in Poland, ethnographic family studies in Canada, genetic dermatology in South Africa, and cervical cancer screening in Brazil. @FulbrightPrgrm https://t.co/1QarWOJGJC

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On this episode of Buckeyes Abroadcasts, hear how architecture Sabrina Li interacted with both ancient and modern marvels on the Landscapes and Architecture of Mexico: Mexico City Study Tour program over spring break 🇲🇽🎙️

https://t.co/wWvZYaDKhr

#BuckeyesAbroad @KnowltonOSU

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A Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad grant supported @SPPO_OSU faculty Anna Babel’s study of Bolivian migrants in Spain, focusing on how migrants perceive differences between Bolivian Spanish and European varieties of Spanish. @ECAatState @mbg_csic https://t.co/30fTrTq8Sr

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@WexArts @CompStudOSU You can read her review at https://t.co/qUqpXSsnl9, featuring quotes from @CompStudOSU professor Dr. Liliana Gil.

If you're curious, interested, or intrigued you can still catch the film at @WexArts until July 26.

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For her final story as CLAS intern, Gabrielle DeMarco wrote a film review of "echoes of a wet finger" by Vitória Cribb.
In this film, we observe the main character, Tixa, as something of a human-reptile hybrid existing in her own solitary but technological universe.

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On the most recent episode of Buckeyes Abroadcasts, hear Jada McCall's experience on the Mosaic Brazil: Career Development and Community Impact program over spring break 🇧🇷🎙️

Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/jNl2xaTx65

Soundcloud: https://t.co/Zy7OYtWA19

#BuckeyesAbroad @ASCatOSU

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@FRITatOSU Click below to read Evan's reflection on his experience and the opportunity to use the language in real-life situations.

https://t.co/u5ZrFkoT79

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In Spring 26, Evan Beard, a fourth-year student double majoring in Linguistics and Romance Studies, minoring in International Relations and FLAS Fellow for Portuguese, has been working as a Portuguese language intern with the Greater Columbus Sister Cities International program.

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Funding to cover transportation between the School of Music and the off-site locations is available.

Apply at https://t.co/vBt3kTHxcy

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The School of Music is looking for a part-time undergraduate student assistant to help with the Desde el principio project. This is a project that offers Latin American music classes for infants (aged 0-36 months). Total hours of work expected throughout the summer is 75 hours.

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The Center for Latin American Studies invites Ohio State graduate students to submit a proposal for a graduate lecture during the Autumn 2026 semester. Deadline for proposal submission is May 30, 2026.

Learn more at https://t.co/ChNKHoT2HK

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Soledad Benitez Ponce, @osuplantpath @CFAES_OSU, has been awarded a 2026-2027 #Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Colombia to research “Studies on the distribution of purple top disease of potato relatives in Colombia” at @lamilitar. @FulbrightPrgrm https://t.co/CrGVxBSOee

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CLAS seeks proposals for Curriculum Development Grants from graduate students to create new courses or design curricular modules about Lat Am.

Access https://t.co/e6Llaj7jLm to learn more.

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Learn Haitian Creole this summer for FREE!

Classes will take place in July. Open to all individuals 18 and over. Space is limited.
Please fill out the interest form by June 1, 2026.

Learn more and sign up at https://t.co/pKX4q8vNi0

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Today is Ohio State's Day of Giving!

Please consider donating to the Center for Latin American Studies so we can continue to support our students and community.

Donate at https://t.co/SNOb2J7ouT

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“The culture of “pura vida” in Costa Rica encouraged me to slow down and enjoy life rather than live in stress or fear,” said Ally Bissman on the @FisherOSU Sustainable Business Global Lab in Costa Rica over spring break.

https://t.co/hV7NlSBvBm

#BuckeyesAbroad

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Join us tomorrow (April 14) for a lecture with Dr. Evelyn María Dean-Olmsted titled "Whose terms? The Politics of Ethnographic Knowledge-Making with Syrian Jewish Mexicans."

Learn more at https://t.co/MAgwbe2Hjw

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“Experiencing the city firsthand helped me observe how people interact with spaces and how design responds to its surroundings,” said Sabrina Li on the Landscapes and Architecture of Mexico: Mexico City Study Tour program 🇲🇽

https://t.co/9gS7C8Lgb3

#BuckeyesAbroad @knowltonosu

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“It was important for me to have this experience because seeing the world broadens my perspective and understanding of other cultures,” reflected Lizzy Hepps on the Engineering in Context: Water Treatment- Honduras program over spring break 🇭🇳

#BuckeyesAbroad @osuengineering

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Are you a student wanting to add a course related to Latin America and Area Studies to your Autumn 2026 schedule? With courses from different departments and disciplines, we're sure you'll find something you're interested in!

Access https://t.co/vsz6jysLut to learn more!