Gabriela Polit Dueñas is Professor in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese at the University of Texas, Austin. Her research interests have been focused on the representation of narcotrafficking and social suffering in fiction and non-fiction. More recently, she is interested is the exploration of fantasy in contemporary women’s literary and film production and how […]
The Eduardo Rojas Residency Finale • Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 Join us for the culminating concert of the Eduardo Rojas Residency, presented in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month 2026. Internationally acclaimed Colombian pianist Eduardo Rojas will perform a program of solo piano works and collaborate with outstanding CFA School of Music voice […]
Gallery talk: Laura Roush, photographer, in conversation with History of Art and Architecture’s photography expert Kim Sichel. Opening remarks by Juliet Floyd, BUCH. Exhibits: LAURA ROUSH On the insomnia in Zamora: Grief, silencing, and sidewalk memorials in Michoacán, Mexico. SAMUEL FERNANDO RIVERA ANDRADE Pressing onward: Injured bodies and spaces of care in migration across Mexico. […]
RESCHEDULED: Join us for a conversation with BU Maxwell Professor of Political Science Elizabeth F. Cohen and Boston Globe Immigration Reporter Giulia McDonnell Nieto del Rio. This event was originally scheduled on February 24, 2026 and was postponed due to the blizzard. New date and time are confirmed for April 21, 2026 at 12:30pm. Please […]
Join us for a presentation by Maria Cristina Dos Santos De Souza, PhD. Register here! This critical discussion of Maria Cristina’s article on Sérgio Buarque de Holanda’s Raízes do Brasil offers a close reading of both the original and revised editions of Holanda’s influential essay, arguing that its account of Brazilian social formation depends on […]
Join us for a timely discussion on the unfolding situation in Venezuela. Panelists include Veronica Zubillaga, University of Illinois Chicago; Carlos Blanco, Boston University; and Julio Henriquez, Boston University. The event will be moderated by Ambassador Paul Hare, Boston University. Register here
Join us on February 4th for an information session on the David Scott Palmer Grants. This event offers prospective applicants a comprehensive overview of eligibility criteria, application procedures, and helpful tips for crafting a successful proposal. Open to both undergraduate and graduate students, the session provides valuable guidance and a chance to have your questions answered. These […]
Join us for a talk by Professor Taylor Boas, moderated Professor Celia Bianconi. Register here
Join us for lunch and live music to celebrate the start of a new semester! Please register here.
Join us for a presentation by Dr. Andy Gomez. Born in Cuba, Dr. Gomez cofounded the University of Miami’s Institute of Cuban and Cuban American Studies in 1999. He has also held other senior posts at UM including Vice Provost and Dean of International Affairs. He received the Presidential Medal of UM from the President […]