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CLAS to host Salvadoran artist in Autumn 2026
From September 28 through October 9, 2026, the Center for Latin American Studies will host Salvadoran artist Herbert de Paz on campus. De Paz is a pan-Latin American artist who lives and works…
Colombia and Ecuador Trade War: Potential Outcomes and Consequences
Story written by CLAS Spring 2026 intern Sadie Urso Kriska. Sadie is an undergraduate student at Ohio State, double majoring in International Studies and Political Science.
Trade…
Echoes of a Wet Finger: Digital Surveillance through the Lens of Animation
Story written by CLAS Spring 2026 intern Gabrielle DeMarco. Gabby is an International Studies-International Affairs and Diplomacy major, with a minor in Spanish.
Throughout the film…
Building bridges between Columbus and Curitiba
In Spring 2026, Evan Beard, a fourth-year student double majoring in Linguistics and Romance Studies, minoring in International Relations and FLAS Fellow for Portuguese, has been working as a…
CLAS to offer Haitian Creole courses in Summer 2026
Thanks to the success and impact of Kickstart Kreyòl: Introduction to Haitian Language and Culture in Summer 2025, we are pleased to announce we will be continuing this initiative…
Latin American Artist Spotlight: Miguel Covarrubias
Story written by CLAS Spring 2026 intern David Simms. David is double majoring in International Studies and Economics.
Correction: Covarrubias was in fact married to Rosa, and she…
Bad Bunny: A Barrier-Breaking Performance
Story written by CLAS Spring 2026 interns Gabrielle DeMarco and Sadie Urso Kriska. Gabby is an International Studies-International Affairs and Diplomacy major, with a minor in Spanish; Sadie…
Wexner Center for the Arts to Feature Two Latin American Artists in Upcoming Spring Exhibitions
The Ohio State University Wexner Center for the Arts will feature two prominent Latin American artists this Spring. Ranging from February 14th through May 24th, 2026, participatory installation by…
Spring 2026 Lunch & Learn Series
The Center for Latin American Studies is pleased to announce our Spring 2026 Lunch & Learn Series. This semester, lectures will feature Ohio State faculty as well as Dr. Daniel Rodríguez (Berkeley…