Latin American Research Centre, University of Calgary
2500 University Dr NW T2N 1N4 Calgary, AB, Canada

The LARC is Closing Dear members of the LARC community, It is with great sadness, especially in the midst of this global coronavirus crisis, that I am writing to let you know that the LARC is closing. As many of you know, last year the Alberta provincial government cut back funding for higher education. The University of Calgary lost 250 positions as a result, one of which was that of the LARC's program coordinator. We were also informed that no new funding would be availabl...e going forward, and that the LARC would have to close at the end of this Winter term. The closure of the LARC is a very small detail in the middle of this major new global crisis, which is upending all our lives. The LARC was founded almost 20 years ago, to bring together people from different disciplines to discuss and address a variety of issues concerning the region. It's been my great privilege to be a member of the LARC community first as a fellow since I arrived at the University of Calgary in 2004, and later as Director since 2015. Over the past five years, our vibrant community has grown and flourished, and I'm confident that it will continue to do so in the future. We're already discussing ways to reconstitute ourselves as a network, to continue to collaborate and connect at the University of Calgary and beyond. Going forward, I would encourage you to sign up for the University's UToday mailing list to receive news about upcoming events, and to consult the websites of different units on campus, including the following: School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Culture: https://slllc.ucalgary.ca/ Calgary Institute for the Humanities: arts.ucalgary.ca/cih Department of History: hist.ucalgary.ca Department of Political Science: arts.ucalgary.ca/political-science Department of Anthropology and Archeology: arts.ucalgary.ca/anthropology-archaeology Werklund School of Education: werklund.ucalgary.ca You can also stay connected with the latest in the Faculty of Arts’ education, research, community offerings, and newsletters here: https://go.ucalgary.ca/art-subscribe.html Thank you for connecting and engaging with the LARC over the years. We look forward to reconnecting, albeit in a different form, once things return to normalcy. In the meantime, please take good care of yourselves and of those around you. Yours, Pablo Policzer Director, Latin American Research Centre University of Calgary

The LARC is Closing Dear members of the LARC community, It is with great sadness, especially in the midst of this global coronavirus crisis, that I am writing to let you know that the LARC is closing. As many of you know, last year the Alberta provincial government cut back funding for higher education. The University of Calgary lost 250 positions as a result, one of which was that of the LARC's program coordinator. We were also informed that no new funding would be availabl...e going forward, and that the LARC would have to close at the end of this Winter term. The closure of the LARC is a very small detail in the middle of this major new global crisis, which is upending all our lives. The LARC was founded almost 20 years ago, to bring together people from different disciplines to discuss and address a variety of issues concerning the region. It's been my great privilege to be a member of the LARC community first as a fellow since I arrived at the University of Calgary in 2004, and later as Director since 2015. Over the past five years, our vibrant community has grown and flourished, and I'm confident that it will continue to do so in the future. We're already discussing ways to reconstitute ourselves as a network, to continue to collaborate and connect at the University of Calgary and beyond. Going forward, I would encourage you to sign up for the University's UToday mailing list to receive news about upcoming events, and to consult the websites of different units on campus, including the following: School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Culture: https://slllc.ucalgary.ca/ Calgary Institute for the Humanities: arts.ucalgary.ca/cih Department of History: hist.ucalgary.ca Department of Political Science: arts.ucalgary.ca/political-science Department of Anthropology and Archeology: arts.ucalgary.ca/anthropology-archaeology Werklund School of Education: werklund.ucalgary.ca You can also stay connected with the latest in the Faculty of Arts’ education, research, community offerings, and newsletters here: https://go.ucalgary.ca/art-subscribe.html Thank you for connecting and engaging with the LARC over the years. We look forward to reconnecting, albeit in a different form, once things return to normalcy. In the meantime, please take good care of yourselves and of those around you. Yours, Pablo Policzer Director, Latin American Research Centre University of Calgary

Colombian Film Series starts tomorrow at the Calgary Library with "Mateo." Don't miss it https://t.co/PLBfUEu84G?amp=1

Research Group on Africas and Latin America (GRAAL) Africa - Canada - Latin America: Building inclusive, innovative and resilient societies. Journées d'études. March 27-29, 2020. csj.ualberta.ca/GRAAL

What caused the protests in Chile? Why did the Bolivian president resign? Why are people protesting in Haiti? Join us for a panel discussion to understand the outbreak of violent protests in different countries. Nov 27 | 12 pm http://ow.ly/934r50xljby

What caused the protests in Chile? What will happen now? In this talk, LARC Director Pablo @policzer will discuss recent Chilean protests in the context of 30 years of a market-driven political and economic model. Tue Nov 19 | 1:30 p http://ow.ly/hREr50xe9hb

Want to learn about Mayan textile politics in Central America? Join us for our talk "Fashion Wars: Textile Politics and Economy in Guatemala" by Dr. Walter E. Little. Mon. Nov 18, 4 p.m. http://ow.ly/mgzG50xa8YE

Join us for a laugh this evening. Our Latin American humor series continues with the Argentinian "Wild Tales" (2014). Oct 31 | 7 pm (SS203). http://ow.ly/AACK50wWvuD

Come laugh with us on Thursday with the second screening of our Latin American humor series: the Argentinian "Wild Tales" (2014). Oct 31 | 7 pm (SS203). http://ow.ly/PMnQ50wWvuA @UCalgaryArts @UCalgary

Join us to celebrate Hendrik Kraay’s most recent book on Bahia’s independence, popular politics and festivals in Brazil Oct 23 | 3pm Gallery Hall, TFDL http://bit.ly/2MDNtlq

Join the Canadian International Council (@CIC_Calgary) and Benoît Gomis @benoitgomis as they discuss "Responding to Terrorism" on Wed, Oct. 9 6 PM | Memorial Park Library http://ow.ly/X7aw50wyrIt

Come laugh with us on Thursdays with this Fall's film series on Latin American humour. First screening will be the Mexican comedy Herod's Law (Sep 26 | 7pm). You won't want to miss it. http://ow.ly/aQtn50woWbV

Don't miss Sunday's LARC Dialogue: "Local Communities and Extractive Industries" Three community leaders and academics share experiences facing the impact of extractive industries in Canada and Latin America. Sept. 22 | 3 p.m. http://ow.ly/kJJI50wgo2U

Join us this Friday for a talk by Dr. Moisés Arce (Tulane University) on "Understanding Opposition and Support for Resource Extraction" Sept. 6 | 3 pm SS541 https://events.ucalgary.ca//cent/latin-american-research/

Join us Sept. 6, Understanding Opposition and Support for Resource Extraction. Dr. Moisés Arce (Tulane University) examines the environmental, economic, political and sociological attitudes of those who support and oppose extractive activities https://events.ucalgary.ca//cent/latin-american-research/