We want to voice once again our thanks for the many hands that made our November fundraising Gala a huge success. We were so inspired by the amazing women leaders who spoke on behalf of LACS including our current student Yunue Moore, and our amazing alums Isabel Carrera-Zamanilo, Iara Beekma, and Seattle Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda. UW President Ana Mari Cauce spoke

Los retos de “la caravana” – On Friday Dec. 7th, 2018 CASA Latina hosted an event in Spanish that addressed the refugee’s situation from Central America trekking north to the U.S. The panel featured Jackson School faculty, testimonials from those with connections to Central America. Panelists included Ingrid Chapman (Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network), Vanesa Freije ( UW Latin American

On Monday Nov 5, 2018 LACS faculty participated at a panel discussion on the refugees from Central America trekking north to the U.S. Panelists included Reşat Kasaba, Jackson School Director (moderator); Vanessa Freije, Jackson School Faculty; Kathie Friedman, Jackson School Faculty; Angelina Godoy, Center for Human Rights Director, Jackson School; Diane Lopez, M.A. Student, Information School;

On July 27th, the Maya Mam community of Nuevo Amanecer celebrated the 20th anniversary of the founding of their town and twenty years of successful democratic self-governance. Through the celebration, Nuevo Amanecer commemorates its triumphs having survived genocide and attempted erasure,  building their sustainable way of life without any support from government, and preserving the

On Thursday May 17, 2018, the Latin American and Caribbean Studies program at the University of Washington and the Simposio de Mujeres Latinas at North Seattle College brought their hands together to cultivate saberes sin fronteras as part of LACS’ 25th annivesary and SML’s 5th anniversary celebrations. This event took place at the University of

“Since 2015 I have been involved in an analog photoethnographic project focused on documenting the daily lives of Honduran smugglers who profit from transporting undocumented migrants across Mexico. In this talk I discuss the relationship between transnational gangs and the human smuggling industry and outline the complicated role that photography plays as a field method

UW Assistant Professor in French & Italian Studies Maya Smith published a fantastic article for Nerdist titled “Why Black Panther is Destined for Commercial Success,” touching on the Marvel Comics pop culture phenomenon Black Panther. She also met with Marcie Sillman and writer/podcast host Carvell Wallace to discuss the importance of the film in relation to the

The UW College of Arts and Sciences Perspectives newsletter recently published a fascinating article about LACS alumnus Julian Fellerman’s post-graduation journey into the coffee roasting business. Julian’s application of the skills and knowledge he gained in his degree have proven to be valuable assets as he changes the way the coffee industry is interacting with

Assistant Professor of Geography Megan Ybarra has written a new book, Green Wars: Conservation and Decolonization in the Maya Forest, which will be available in December 2017. Global conservation efforts are celebrated for saving Guatemala’s Maya Forest. This book reveals that the process of protecting lands has been one of racialized dispossession for the Indigenous peoples who

From left to right: LACS Chair Tony Lucero, Maria Hinojosa and LACS Assistant Director Monica Rojas-Stewart. Photo: Barbara Rodriguez. On November 2, 2017, the Latin America and Caribbean Studies program hosted a round-table conversation with renowned journalist, writer, anchor and executive producer of NPR’s Latino USA, Maria Hinojosa. For over 25 years, Ms. Hinojosa has