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The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS), a Department of Education National Resource Center and constituent of the University of Michigan’s International Institute since 1993, advances the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and resources as a major interdisciplinary program that link’s many faculty members and professionals with research interests in Latin America at University of Michigan, other US Universities, and Universities abroad.
LACS was founded as an Undergraduate Concentration program in 1984. In 2000, LACS expanded our service to undergraduate students by offering a minor in LACS and in 2001, LACS expanded to include graduate students by offering a Graduate Certificate Program. LACS has available to students the Quechua Language program as well. LACS has achieved national recognition for its growth as an academic program and a center of excellence in area research through support from the Department of Education. Since 1996, DE has funded the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Graduate Fellowship. LACS students also have the ability to obtain knowledge through Visiting Professors and Speakers.
Upcoming Events
November 06
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
LACS, IRWG, and UMS present an Artist Interview: "Who is Gal Costa?" The Who Is…? Series will e ...
November 07
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
In concert! Gal Costa and Romero Lubambo.
The great Brazilian female vocalist Gal Costa makes her area debut as part of UMS’s ongoing explo ...
November 10
2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
MUTUM (EDU) - Brazil (Global Lens Film Series)
This film contains mild language. This film will be shown at both 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM.
November 12
6:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Over the course of two days, the 12th and 13th of November, 2009 we will have three VIP speakers ...
November 12
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Professor Maria Elena Martinez Presents
León y Gama’s Treatise on Skin Color and the Enlightened Creole “Science” of Race in Eighteenth C ...
"Who is Gal Costa?" and Gal Costa In Concert, November 6th and 7th
"Who is Gal Costa?"
November 06, 2009
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Clements Library (909 South University Ave, across the street from the Law School)
LACS, IRWG, and UMS present an Artist Interview: "Who is Gal Costa?" The Who Is…? Series will explore the meteoric rise of Gal Costa, one of the artists central to the Tropicalismo movement in Brazilian popular music. Like other artists from that movement, her music has evolved over time, yet the strength and the heart of her talent continues. The artist herself will be interviewed by UM Professors Sueann Caulfield and Jesse Hoffnung-Garskoff, both experts in Brazilian history and culture, who will discuss her artistry, cultural background, and personal story.
In concert! Gal Costa and Romero Lubambo
November 07, 2009 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Hill Auditorium
The great Brazilian female vocalist Gal Costa makes her area debut as part of UMS’s ongoing exploration of the superstars of Brazilian music, which has brought Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, and Milton Nascimento to area venues in recent years. Her professional career was launched in 1964 when she performed alongside Veloso, Gil, Maria Bethânia, and Tom Zé in the concert Nós, por exemplo, which opened a new theater in Salvador. Part of the Tropicalismo movement, Costa had two early nationwide hits, “Baby” and “Divino Maravilhoso,” both of which appeared on her eponymous solo debut album, now considered a Tropicalismo classic.The great Brazilian female vocalist Gal Costa makes her area debut as part of UMS’s ongoing exploration of the superstars of Brazilian music, which has brought Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, and Milton Nascimento to area venues in recent years. Her professional career was launched in 1964 when she performed alongside Veloso, Gil, Maria Bethânia, and Tom Zé in the concert Nós, por exemplo, which opened a new theater in Salvador. Part of the Tropicalismo movement, Costa had two early nationwide hits, “Baby” and “Divino Maravilhoso,” both of which appeared on her eponymous solo debut album, now considered a Tropicalismo classic.
Greetings from LACS Director, Richard Turits
Dear LACS colleagues and friends:
I write to announce that the LSA Executive Committee has approved a change in our name from the "Latin American & Caribbean Studies Program" to the "Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies" (though for now at least our acronym, LACS, will remain the same). Our new status as a "center"brings us in line with the other National Resource Centers under Title
VI within the International Institute and reflects our expansion in programming, student services, fellowships, and outreach in recent years.
With best wishes,
Richard
