Laura De Moya-Guerra

PhD candidate in History at @RutgersU. I specialize in migration, diasporas, and mobilities in 20th century Colombia | Barranquillera |

[Laura De Moya-Guerra @lcdemoya]

This arrived today. I never imagined writing about sports history, diplomacy, or the Cold War. Even less did I imagine winning an award for it. I feel deeply honored. @MaclasOrg

[Laura De Moya-Guerra @lcdemoya]

@SharikaCrawfo17 Thank you so much, Sharika.

[Laura De Moya-Guerra @lcdemoya]

@MarioIAguilar @MellonFdn @RutgersSAS Muchas gracias!

[Laura De Moya-Guerra @lcdemoya]

I am thrilled to share that I have been awarded the Completion Fellowship in the Humanities 2026 granted by the @MellonFdn I could not imagine a better way to begin the final stage of such meaningful chapter of my life. Feeling extremely grateful and humbled @RutgersSAS

[Laura De Moya-Guerra @lcdemoya]

@BlackCatrachoBK @MellonFdn @RutgersSAS Thank you!

[Laura De Moya-Guerra @lcdemoya]

@sebasgomez @MellonFdn @RutgersSAS Gracias colega, un abrazo.

[Laura De Moya-Guerra @lcdemoya]

@eri_kitada @MellonFdn @RutgersSAS Thank you, Eri!

[Laura De Moya-Guerra @lcdemoya]

Today’s lecture hit different. A day after the Super Bowl we discussed the history of US policy towards Latam and the Caribbean. When planning the syllabus didn’t know that Bad 🐰will perform. My students left today knowing why although born in PR puertoricans are US citizens.

[Universidad Nacional de Colombia @UNALOficial]

#ComunidadUNAL ¡Inscripciones abiertas! 📢 Hasta el 21 de noviembre podrán inscribirse en el Concurso Profesoral de la sede @OrinoquiaUNAL, que busca proveer 12 cargos docentes de tiempo completo🧑‍🏫 Conozcan los requisitos y cómo inscribirse ingresando a https://t.co/E3NnYk16ns

[Laura De Moya-Guerra @lcdemoya]

I’m excited to share that I’ve been awarded the 2025 Open Educational Resources in Caribbean Studies from the Digital Library of the Caribbean @dLoCaribbean for my project “The Anti-Chinese Caribbean: Restrictive Immigration Legislation.”

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https://t.co/7FdoY37Agy

[Kathy Castillo @Kathycastillo]

¡Mañana! Inmigrantes en el Caribe colombiano: los chinos y los árabes en la primera mitad del siglo XX, con la historiadora Laura De Moya, en la que se abordarán las causas de la migración china y árabe al Caribe colombiano y sus procesos de adaptación y su impacto en la región.

[Laura De Moya-Guerra @lcdemoya]

@CulturedModesty @NewBooksNetwork CONGRATULATIONS!

[Laura De Moya-Guerra @lcdemoya]

Some weeks ago, I presented at @SECOLAS_org in Mexico City for first time. Had a great time in a truly interdisciplinary and bilingual conference. On top of the cake, Peter Guardino had the pleasure of listening and commenting on my paper. Of course, I enjoyed tacos too! 🌮📚

[Laura De Moya-Guerra @lcdemoya]

@ppryluka @TheBHCNews @PrincetonHist Felicidades Pablo!

[Laura De Moya-Guerra @lcdemoya]

@ganda_fk Thank you!

[Laura De Moya-Guerra @lcdemoya]

FIRST CHAPTER IS DONE 🙌🏻 It feels like just yesterday that my graduate program started. Thankful to everyone who read my drafts. Chapter two is on the making. Spoiler alert: the Cantonese Pacific is missing Colombia and their Chinese immigrants.

[Laura De Moya-Guerra @lcdemoya]

@ChagulaniShabie It depends. But I am talking about my dissertation, not book yet. My dissertation will have around 5 chapters.

[Laura De Moya-Guerra @lcdemoya]

@JianRen12 @HooverInst @Stanford Jian muchas felicidades!!! So happy for you!

[Laura De Moya-Guerra @lcdemoya]

Las migraciones en Colombia son fascinantes e inexploradas históricamente. En esta entrevista comparto sobre la llegada de los inmigrantes árabes al país, los prejuicios que afrontaron y los negocios que hicieron. Gracias al @ArchivoGeneral por la invitación.

[Francisco Javier Flórez Bolívar @FJFlorezBolivar]

Entre 1880 y 1930, se registró una importante llegada de inmigrantes sirio-libaneses a Colombia. Aquí @lcdemoya, quien ha estudiado con juicio el tema migratorio, explica el contexto en el que llegaron y las formas en que navegaron los prejuicios culturales y raciales de la época

[Laura De Moya-Guerra @lcdemoya]

A year ago, I took the exams. A total waste of time. They only proved that, if deprived of sleep, I can write two historiographical papers in 48 hours. What if, instead, programs ask for a polished draft of an article to publish? Exams won't get you a job, publications might.