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Global Arts + Humanities grant to support Latinx families engagement in music learning
Engaging Latinx parents in their children’s learning through music during their first few years of life is the primary focus of Desde el Principio (from the beginning), a project developed by the…

CLAS to offer Haitian Creole course over the summer
CLAS is pleased to offer "Kickstart Kreyòl: Introduction to Haitian Language and Culture" in July 2025!
Kickstart Kreyòl is a four-week introductory course designed to help students…

CLAS Summer 2025 FLAS Fellows
The Center for Latin American Studies congratulates its nine Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship recipients for summer 2025!
Evan Beard, an undergraduate student…

CLAS Awarded $645,000 from U.S. Department of State
The Center for Latin American Studies has recently received a $645,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State as part of the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) programs. The program at Ohio…

The School of Music and CLAS visit Higher Education partners and social projects in Curitiba and Recife, Brazil
Earlier this year our Outreach Coordinator, Julio Beltrán, joined Professors David Hedgecoth, Susan Powell, and Michael Torres from the School of Music at The Ohio State University for an artistic…

Human Rights in Latin America: The Killing of Journalists in Mexico
Concerns regarding the safety of journalists in Mexico have reignited following the killing of two Mexican journalists within a span of 24 hours between October 29th and October 30th. These…

2024 Brutus Calavera Coloring Contest Winners Announced
Congratulations to our winners in the 2024 Brutus Calavera coloring contest: Ella, Avery, Leah, Patience, Maryann, Amber, Clara, Brianna, Jasmyn, Jose!!!
Over 200 children and adults…

Human Rights in Latin America: A Brief Look at Current Human Trafficking Concerns in Haiti
Amid the current conflict between violent gangs in Haiti, who now control approximately 80% of the capital of Port-au-Prince, and the country’s transitional government, cases of human trafficking…

Sharing Through Song: Latin American Music Celebration Brings School of Music and Renowned Musicians Together
The concerts that took place at the School of Music during the weeks of September 15th & 22nd were just one part of the many events at the second annual Ohio State University Latin…