Center for Latin American & Latinx Studies at University of Pennsylvania

Center for Latin American & Latinx Studies at University of Pennsylvania Our center allows students to approach Latin American and Latinx cultures in all their diversity.

The Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies (CLALS) is an interdisciplinary space for the study of Latin America and Latinx communities. We offer an undergraduate major, a minor, and graduate certificates. We run an internal (CLALSIS) and external (CLALSES) speaker series and cosponsor events across the Penn campus. We also collaborate with community partners to engage and enhance our students’ experiences.

Join us as CLALS-affiliated faculty member Vanessa Grossman presents the first major retrospective on Brazilian architec...
09/02/2026

Join us as CLALS-affiliated faculty member Vanessa Grossman presents the first major retrospective on Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha.

One of the most acclaimed architects working in Brazil since the mid-twentieth century, Paulo Mendes da Rocha (1928-2021) began building in the 1950s, championing an approach often associated with “Brutalism” but expanding well beyond it. A Pritzker Prize laureate, Mendes da Rocha is widely recognized for having transformed the urban imprint of São Paulo.

Grossman’s co-edited book on Mendes da Rocha won the 2026 Alfred H. Barr Jr. Award for Smaller Museums, Libraries, Collections, and Exhibitions from the College Art Association, one of the field’s principal recognitions for exhibition catalogues in art history.

Date: Friday, September 4, 2026

Time: 12 PM

Location: McNeil 473, 3718 Locust Walk

RSVP at the following link: https://clals.sas.upenn.edu/events/clalsis-vanessa-grossman-assistant-professor-architecture-will-present-her-co-edited-book

We are pleased to announced a new Latin American Studies Film Series at the Center which is curated by Kristina Lyons (A...
08/21/2026

We are pleased to announced a new Latin American Studies Film Series at the Center which is curated by Kristina Lyons (Anthropology) and graduate students.

Please join us on Friday, September 4 at 5:30 PM for the screening of Ainda Estoy Aqui, the first film of the Latin American Film Series. Location to be confirmed closer to the screening.

Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: To be announced!
RSVP in our web: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHyNFBx6nHaiw9RMcDQ8wbEaiMhhwr_op2JhPGYo55sc1p3g/viewform?pli=1

Join us as CLALS-affiliated faculty member Vanessa Grossman presents the first major retrospective on Brazilian architec...
08/21/2026

Join us as CLALS-affiliated faculty member Vanessa Grossman presents the first major retrospective on Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha.

One of the most acclaimed architects working in Brazil since the mid-twentieth century, Paulo Mendes da Rocha (1928- 2021) began building in the 1950s, championing an approach often associated with “Brutalism” but expanding well beyond it. He is widely recognized for having transformed the urban imprint of São Paulo.

Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
Time: 12 PM
Location: McNeil 473, 3718 Locust Walk

RSVP at the following link: https://clals.sas.upenn.edu/events/clalsis-vanessa-grossman-assistant-professor-architecture-will-present-her-co-edited-book

Please join the Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies and Sandra Rozental, Anthropologist and Research Professor ...
08/20/2026

Please join the Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies and Sandra Rozental, Anthropologist and Research Professor at the Centro de Estudios Históricos, El Colegio de México, for our annual Almuerzo de Bienvenida!

This year we welcome Sandra Rozental who will present her book: The Absent Stone: Mexican Patrimony and the Aftershocks of State Theft (2026, Duke University Press). Don’t miss out!

Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 12 PM
Location: McNeil 473, 3718 Locust Walk

RSVP at the following link: https://upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_24sjcruMZcJZJSS?Q_CHL=qr

Join us for the Closing Event of Migrating Lives—a celebration of community, culture, and creativity through participato...
03/20/2026

Join us for the Closing Event of Migrating Lives—a celebration of community, culture, and creativity through participatory murals! Be part of the unveiling of the completed mural, co-created by the Karen Community Association of Philadelphia, Centro de Cultura, Arte, Trabajo y Educación, and our partners at Penn. Together, we honor the stories and experiences that shape Greater Philadelphia. Check the schedule and pick a session to join us as we celebrate and connect!

Thank you — Ta blu — ¡Gracias!

Date: Friday, April 24
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: McNeil Building Atrium (2nd Floor)
RSVP at this link: https://upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_80QRJkIKWSrqcE6

We are thrilled to invite you to our 4th Annual Carnaval, a celebration of Indigenous and Andean traditions. Hosted by Q...
03/20/2026

We are thrilled to invite you to our 4th Annual Carnaval, a celebration of Indigenous and Andean traditions. Hosted by Quechua at Penn and Andean Representation, this event honors our youth, families, Pachamama, and the hope for a fruitful harvest.

Date: Saturday, April 4
Time: 7-9PM
Location: 3601 Locust Walk, ARCH 208

Join us for an exciting lineup featuring the Andean band and the Peruvian folkloric dance group .usa.

This year’s celebration will highlight Carnaval traditions across the Andes, with cultural representations from Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, and Bolivia, showcasing the diversity and richness of our communities. Carnaval is more than just a celebration; it is an expression of cultural pride, resilience, and the spirit of community. We warmly welcome everyone to join in the joy of Carnaval.

A huge thank you to our incredible co-sponsors: Campaign for Community, the Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, the Greenfield Intercultural Center, the Penn Music Department, and the Wolf Humanities Center.

Join us at Migrating Lives, a participatory art initiative led by the Karen Community Association of Philadelphia (KCAP)...
02/06/2026

Join us at Migrating Lives, a participatory art initiative led by the Karen Community Association of Philadelphia (KCAP) and Centro de Cultura, Arte, Trabajo y Educación (CCATE), in collaboration with Asian American Studies Program (ASAM) and the Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies (CLALS) at Penn. Learn more about our partnership here!

Sponsored by the Sachs Program for Arts Innovation, Migrating Lives highlights the vital role of immigration in shaping Greater Philadelphia. The project brings together community voices through murals that reflect the history, culture, and lived experiences of immigrant and refugee communities.

Date: Saturday, February 28
Time: 1:00-3:00 PM
Location: 1246 W. Main St. Norristown, PA 19401
RSVP in our website: https://clals.sas.upenn.edu/

Join us for the First Glocal Conference on Quechua Languages and Cultures, a virtual event taking place Friday, February...
02/06/2026

Join us for the First Glocal Conference on Quechua Languages and Cultures, a virtual event taking place Friday, February 27 – Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This inaugural online conference brings together Indigenous leaders, scholars, educators, and community advocates from around the world to share research, experiences, and insights on the Quechua languages and cultures — from pedagogy and policy to revitalization, community engagement, and global linguistic collaboration. Whether you’re interested in Indigenous language preservation, cultural studies, or multilingual education, this conference offers an exciting opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the richness and resilience of Quechua traditions and voices.

Join us for Indigenous and Imperial Histories: A Roundtable on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM in College Hall 20...
02/06/2026

Join us for Indigenous and Imperial Histories: A Roundtable on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM in College Hall 209! This engaging panel brings together leading scholars of the Iberian world to explore the deep and complex intersections between Indigenous political orders and imperial rule across the early modern Atlantic. Through comparative and connected approaches, panelists will illuminate the diverse modes of negotiation, entanglement, and resistance that shaped how Indigenous communities and African sovereign polities engaged with, challenged, and transformed Iberian imperial governance. Featuring experts Pedro Cardim (Universidade Nova de Lisboa), Tatiana Seijas (Rutgers University), and Rafael Chamboleyron (Universidade Federal do Pará), this roundtable promises dynamic dialogue and fresh perspectives on histories that continue to resonate today. Whether you’re passionate about Indigenous histories, colonial encounters, or global early modern studies, join us for a thought-provoking evening of interdisciplinary conversation and insight!

Join us for For(u)m: Re-forming Value, Re-valuing Form in Music Studies, a dynamic graduate-student-led conference takin...
02/06/2026

Join us for For(u)m: Re-forming Value, Re-valuing Form in Music Studies, a dynamic graduate-student-led conference taking place February 13–14, 2026 at the Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts in Van Pelt Library. This two-day gathering brings together scholars, artists, and interdisciplinary thinkers to explore how musical forms are created, circulated, challenged, and reimagined — and how value is assigned, negotiated, and transformed across cultural, historical, and social contexts. Through a wide range of presentations and conversations, the conference invites participants to reflect on themes such as historical flow and re-performance, material and sonic transformation, and the economic and social forces that shape musical meaning. Designed as a space for lively exchange and critical engagement, the forum welcomes graduate students and attendees from across disciplines who are interested in music, sound studies, performance, and cultural theory. Come be part of the conversation and help rethink how we listen, analyze, and value music today.

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