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University of Connecticut El Instituto: Institute of Latina/o, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies

El Instituto is a multidisciplinary research and teaching institute in the University of Connecticut’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. We advance scholarship, support creative endeavors, and sustain undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of Latina/o, Latin American, and Caribbean studies.

05/21/2026

Explore how urbanization is shaping the behavior of Darwin‘s finches in the Galapagos islands. In this recorded presentation on our YouTube channel, Lorraine shares findings from her thesis on:
-behavioral responses of finch mothers to nest disturbances. -changes in parental care in urban environments.
-impacts on parasitism and disease risk and chicks.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YR606BEs60E&ra=m

05/18/2026

📬Read our latest newsletter, La Voz, for updates, reflections, and community highlights. https://mailchi.mp/foundation.uconn.edu/fy26-la-voz-newsletter-winter-8986113?e=073b1c3375 🔗

04/21/2026

Stay connected with El Instituto 🤗

Subscribe to La Voz to get the latest news, events, and updates in Latina/o, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies.

📩 Join today: https://elin.uconn.edu/sign-up-for-la-voz/

04/15/2026

Now live on YouTube! 🎬
Watch Michelle Miller, El Instituto’s Pre-doctoral Awardee, share powerful insights you’ll want to hear.

View here:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j86CfzzWCKQ&t=235s&pp=2AHrAZACAQ%3D%3D

04/10/2026

Huge congratulations to one of our graduate students, Mia Hickey for placing 2nd in the Three Minute Thesis Competition! 🎉

We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!

Read more here: https://grad.uconn.edu/graduate-students/three-minute-thesis/

04/09/2026

Join us for a book talk with Professor Fernando Pérez-Montesinos (UCLA) on, “Landscaping Indigenous Mexico: The Liberal State and Capitalism in the Purépecha Highlands”! 📚🎊

📍Wood Hall, Basement Lounge

For more info: https://events.uconn.edu/el-instituto/event/2091360-fernando-perez-montesinos-ucla-landscaping

04/02/2026

Looking for a summer course that spans centuries of creativity and culture? 🌎🖌️

If so, From Sun Gods to Lowriders - Introduction to Latin American Art (ARTH/LLAS 1141) is the course for you. Enroll today!

04/01/2026

Check out our Fall 2026 courses! 🎉

You can find the full course pamphlet here:https://elin.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2688/2026/03/F26_Brochure.pdf

03/13/2026

Please join us for the film screening of En La Caliente: Tales of a Reggaeton Warrior featuring a Q&A with director Fabien Pisani on March 25th from 3:30pm-6:00pm!

📍Class of 1947, Homer Babbidge Library

03/05/2026

We invite you to join us for our Whetten Fellowship Awardee Presentation as we recognize Lorraine Perez on March 26th! We hope to see you there. 🎉

Use this link to RSVP: https://events.uconn.edu/el-instituto/event/1734567-el-institutos-whetten-fellowship-awardee

Address

2006 Hillside Road, Unit 1161 Ryan Building, 2nd Floor
Storrs, CT
06269

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18604865508

Website

http://elin.uconn.edu/index.php

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