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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Looking for a new book to read? Center of Latin American Studies affiliated faculty recommend the best books they read this summer. From graphic novels to memoirs, there is something for everyone.
Read more at go.osu.edu/BookRecsSU26
Former CLAS visiting scholar @PierPaoloAlfei has published "Latin American Countries and the Inter-American Conference for the Maintenance of Peace Held in Buenos Aires: the Italian Perspective (1936)." The article focuses on the Pan American conference held in Argentina in 1936.
Art and Politics Under Dictatorships: An Interview with Dr. Caterina Preda
Read this interview by CLAS intern Sofia Boyd on Preda's research and how art and politics are intertwined in countries such as Romania and Chile.
go.osu.edu/PredaInterview
In April 2026, Argentina passed a law modifying its landmark glacier protections, giving provincial authorities a larger role in determining which glaciers and periglacial areas receive protection.
Read this story written by CLAS intern David Simms at go.osu.edu/ArgentinaGlaciers
Assistant Professor Liliana Gil, Department of Comparative Studies @CompStudOSU, has recently published "Improvisation from the South: Kaleidoscopic Snapshots of Everyday Tech-Making."
Access the article at go.osu.edu/Gil26
Center for Latin American Studies at Ohio State retweeted
Through Arts at Ohio State’s Visiting Artist Program, Salvadoran artist Herbert De Paz shared stories of history, identity and heritage during his two-week residency at @OhioState. @CLASatOSU oia.osu.edu/news/2026/10/15/…
ALT A person stands in an art gallery next to two colorful paintings by Herbert De Paz. The paintings depict dynamic scenes with vibrant colors. The gallery has light wood-paneled walls and a digital display is visible in the background.
ALT A group of people is standing indoors in a semi-circle around a person speaking. They are in a well-lit room with large windows, bookshelves, and a display showing art and a recycling symbol.
ALT A person gesturing animatedly while speaking to a group of individuals standing and listening at an indoor event.
Attention 1101, 1102, and 1103 language Students! You're invited to the @CLLCatOSU 's World Language Party – an intercultural celebration.
Registration required!
📆 Thursday, October 22nd
⏰ 5:00-6:30 PM
📍Hagerty Hall 180 and Crane Café
Learn more at cllc.osu.edu/events
Help Brutus get ready for Day of the Dead!
This coloring contest, open to all ages, introduces the holiday of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, to those unfamiliar with it while striving to strengthen the relationship between Ohio State, Latin American, and Latinx culture.
Prizes include tickets to @OhioStateFB , @OhioStateHoops , @columbusmuseum and @BrushCrazyColOH gift card!
Deadline for submissions is October 30, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Learn more at go.osu.edu/BrutusCalavera
Center for Latin American Studies at Ohio State retweeted
Andressa Valentin de Menezes, a PhD student in City and Regional Planning in @KnowltonOSU, has been named the recipient of the 2026 IELTS Official USA Andrea Scott International Graduate Scholarship.
#knowltonplanning
oia.osu.edu/news/2026/10/06/…
ALT Two people walking outside near brick buildings on a sidewalk. The person on the left is wearing a black top and brown pants, and the person on the right is wearing a patterned dress and holding a water bottle.
Join us on Tuesday, October 6th at 5pm for a screening of "ASCO: Without Permission" as part of our Latin American Film Festival at @WexArts !
If you cannot attend the screening in person, register to receive a streaming link.
Learn more at go.osu.edu/CLASFilmFest
Eating Rats! A Culinary Tradition in Mexico
Long associated with medicinal properties, the caldo de rata gained renewed attention as some people turned to it as a traditional remedy for COVID-19. believed to possess healing properties.
Read more about this story written by our MA student Abraham Lopez at go.osu.edu/EatingRats
Join us on Monday, September 28th for a screening of Brazilian film "A Bruddah's Mind" as part of our Latin American Film Festival!
If you cannot attend the screening in person, register to receive a streaming link.
Learn more at go.osu.edu/CLASFilmFest
Este viernes, 25 de septiembre: Lectura de "Inmaculada Concepción" de Roger Santiváñez.
Presentador: Pedro Rosales Diaz (@SPPO_OSU)
📅 25 septiembre 2026
⏰ 4 - 5:30 p.m.
📍Northside Library, Meeting Room 2 (1423 N High St; @columbuslibrary)
Center for Latin American Studies at Ohio State retweeted
"Learning Portuguese has been life-changing, and absolutely one of the most rewarding parts of my college experience.”For Paul, studying Portuguese became much more than learning another language.
Where could Portuguese take you? 🇧🇷✈️🌎
#PortugueseAtOhioState #BuckeyesAbroad
