Capoeira Workshop
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Join us on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 5 - 7 PM in the Barnett Center Collaboratory (Sullivant Hall 141) for a Capoeira workshop led by CLAS' own Julio Beltrán (Graduado Beriba).
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history of Capoeira, its music, and its movements. The session will begin with a brief talk about the roots of Capoeira, some basic elements, and concepts that make up this art. The practical portion of the workshop will introduce participants to Capoeira movement techniques, as well as the interpretation of Capoeira music and musical instruments. Finally, the event will end with a brief Capoeira circle (roda) and a demonstration.
Find more details and register (required) to attend here.
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Study Abroad: Argentine History
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OSU History Professor Margaret Newell will lead a Global "Hotspots" of the Early Modern World study abroad program (HISTORY 3798.04) in Argentina in May 2023.
Students in this program will learn how Afro-Latino indigenous groups shaped colonial society, how global forces pushed Argentina to revolution, and how race, class, and immigration affected politics and nation-building.
Interested students are encouraged to attend Global Education's information sesion about the program on Wednesday, November 16, 5:30-6:30 PM, in Enarson 160.
For questions, contact Dr. Margaret Newell (newell.20@osu.edu).
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Tinker Field Research Highlight
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Vitor Vilaverde Dias, PhD candidate in Latin American Literatures & Cultures and Graduate Teaching Associate in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese, recently conducted field research in Brazil, with support from a Tinker Field Research Grant awarded by CLAS.
This funding, provided by the Tinker Foundation in support of its mission to promote the development of an equitable, sustainable, and productive society in Latin America, was originally awarded for the editing and post-production of Vitor's documentary film Andor. However, the COVID-19 pandemic required that Vitor adjust, using the funds to conduct research for his dissertation project entitled "The Underdeveloped Nostalgia: Archive, Memory, & Subjectivity Educating Plural Imaginaries." (Credit for all photos: Vitor Vilaverde Dias)
Vitor works within the fields of cultural studies and film studies to "develop a map of Brazilian cinematographic history and intersections with other Latin American countries." While in Brazil in May and June 2022, he approached this work through three fronts: (1) studying and discovering visual archives in São Paulo; (2) holding workshops with socially disadvantaged teenage documentary filmmakers at the Querô Institute in Santos; and (3) conducting interviews and shooting documentary footage.
Please join us in congratulating Vitor on his exceptional work and wishing him luck with the final stages of his dissertation!
View some of Vitor's other film projects here.
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Seeking Fulbright-Hays DDRA Applicants
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The Office of International Affairs is soliciting applicants for the FY2023 U.S. Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship competition. This program provides grants to colleges and universities to fund individual doctoral students to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies for periods of six to 12 months. The program is designed to deepen research knowledge and increase the study of modern foreign languages, cultural engagement, and area studies not generally included in U.S. curricula.
Interested students must contact Joanna Kukielka-Blaser (kukielka-blaser.1@osu.edu) by October 31 to register interest and begin preparations for submitting an application.
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¡Ya vienen los muertos!
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On Wednesday, November 2, from 10am to 3pm, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese (SPPO) will be sponsoring its annual Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead celebration.
El Día de los Muertos is a traditional native Mesoamerican, Mexican, and Latinx celebration of the lives of family and loved ones who have departed. Inspired by traditional celebrations of the Day of the Dead, SPPO will hold a community event for students, staff, faculty, and families. Activities include an Árbol de deseos (Wishing Tree) where participants can share their memories and desires, traditional Mexican sweet bread (pan dulce) and hot chocolate, poetry readings, gifts, and crafts--all to commemorate the presence of loved ones and ancestors in our lives today.
Come celebrate the Day of the Dead with us in the Atrium of Hagerty Hall!
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ASCAP Foundation Tu Música Scholarship
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The ASCAP Foundation is seeking college students of Latin descent interested in pursuing a music and/or performance career in Latin music.
For the application, students must submit a song with lyrics, written predominantly in Spanish. A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to two students each.
Apply for the scholarship (deadline: November 3) and read official rules here.
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OIA Grant Opportunities
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Proposals are now being accepted for two grant opportunities offered by OSU's Office of International Affairs, together with other campus partners.
Submission deadline for both grants: Nov. 18, 2022.
International Research & Scholarship:
Seeking proposals for a wide range of international projects that can be implemented on campus and around the globe.
Competitions for: faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
Global Teaching & Learning Grant: Seeking proposals from faculty to develop internationally focused learning and cultural virtual exchanges at OSU, using a variety of platforms and mediums. Find more details here.
Questions may be addressed to oia-grants@osu.edu.
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Job Opportunity at Duke
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The Duke University Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies seeks an Academic Program Coordinator to support the center’s academic mission of furthering the study and knowledge of Latin America and the Caribbean at Duke. The Academic Program Coordinator has responsibility for managing activities for undergraduate and graduate students, administering a visiting professorship program, and coordinating other related activities outlined in the detailed job description.
Preference will be given to applicants who apply by November 8, 2022.
Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter for consideration, in addition to their resumé.
Title: Program Coordinator, Senior, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Requisition Number: 215969
The job posting can be accessed directly here.
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