Panel Reflects upon the Challenges of Haitian Education
Ram Praneeth | Contributing Writer Haiti, a country marred by instability and poverty, struggles with many internal and external conflicts. Education is no different in…
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Panel Discusses Growth and Challenges in Brazilian Infrastructure
Salma Ibrahim | Contributing Writer On Nov. 28, a panel conversation was held at Graham Center addressing the challenges of sustainable development and exploring the…
FICuba a possibility if island is more democratic
When the Obama administration removed Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, that was the green light for FIU to consider how it could have a “presence” on the island.
Panel to explore economics and politics in Venezuela-Cuba alliance
On Wednesday, April 8, the Cuban Research Institute is partnering with the Latin American and Caribbean Center to make an in-depth analysis on the various components that make up the complicated Cuban and Venezuelan alliance.
Health symposium targets Cubans
In the summer of 2012, the Pan American Health Organization and Cuban health authorities reported more than 700 cases of cholera, an infection of the…
Latin American Caribbean Center talks Venezuela
The LACC hosted professors in a panel on the current Venezuela conflict.
Rosenberg signing deal with Peru’s former president
The Latin American and Caribbean Center is celebrating its 35th anniversary with Peru’s former president Alan Garcia who will sign an agreement with President Mark B. Rosenberg to open up student exchange and study abroad programs between a Peruvian university and FIU.
University hosts unique calypso-infused lecture to honor Caribbean leader
Every year, a memorial is given to honor calypso-playing Eric Williams’ life and contributions to Caribbean politics and history.
This year’s event will take place Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the School of International and Public Affairs in room 125.
Turmoil between U.S. and Venezuela explored on-campus
The Latin American and Caribbean Center will sponsor an event on Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. titled “Damaged Beyond Repair? U.S.–Venezuela Relations” at the College of Business, Room 232, South Campus. Students attending this event will get the opportunity to hear the words of Patrick Duddy, former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela.
Pentagon official joins FIU as LACC director
Andrea Sanmiguel/Contributing Writer Former U.S. Pentagon official Francisco Mora has joined FIU and its Latin American and Caribbean Center after a two-and-a-half-year search for the…
