Spring 2010 Courses
[PDF]
Volunteer Trip to Cartagena, Colombia
March 2010
[PDF]
Sustainable Development and Ecotourism in the Eastern Caribbean
March 2010
[PDF]
Tropical Marine Ecology of the Florida Keys, Everglades & Bahamas
May 2010
[May 2009 PDF]
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and Caribbean Studies at Miami University
For Students
Study Abroad
Opportunities to study abroad and to engage with Latin American communities in Ohio promote the active application of international knowledge to vital issues in today's changing world. The Culture and Environment in Brazil Summer Workshop [PDF], for example, introduces students to several socio-cultural groups and the diverse environments in which they live along Brazil's northeastern coast. Students should meet with an LAS advisor to gain approval before study abroad, and return with syllabi and course materials to secure transfer credit.
[Read what students had to say about the very first Culture and Environment in Brazil Summer Workshop.]
Student Organizations
The Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) provides information about upcoming activities involving the Latino community and the Miami University student body; members have opportunities to participate in volunteer and service activities in the Oxford area.
The Latin American Graduate Student Association (LAGSA) seek to build a greater sense of community amongst all graduate students of Latin American heritage from every program and department at Miami University.
Newsletter
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to receive the LAS newsletter Corre la Voz, distributed by e-mail each Thursday. To subscribe, write to T. Klak (klakt@muohio.edu).
Advising
The following advisors are happy to help you enroll in one of our degree programs, identify courses of interest, or plan study abroad and independent research. Advisors can help you petition LAS credit for new courses, one-time only courses, sections of variable content courses, and other learning opportunities that relate to Latin America.
- Juan Carlos Albarrán
- 113 MacMillan Hall
(513) 529-5333
albarrjl@muohio.edu - Elena Albarrán
- 281A Upham Hall
(513) 529-5121
albarrej@muohio.edu - José Amador
- 116 MacMillan Hall
(513) 529-5333
amadorj@muohio.edu - Thomas Klak
- Director LAS and Professor of Geography
235 Shideler Hall
(513) 529-4049
klakt@muohio.edu
On leave fall 2009 - Susan Paulson
- Interim Director LAS (fall 2009)
127 MacMillan Hall
(513) 529-1958
paulsosa@muohio.edu
On leave spring 2010 - Walt Vanderbush
- 317 Harrison Hall
(513) 529-2018
vanderw@muohio.edu
See Program Associates René McKinstry or Cathie Isaacs in 120 MacMillan Hall for information and assistance, (513) 529-5333, including advising hours..
Scholarships
Alejandro A. Garrote Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship in memory of Alejandro Garrote is awarded annually to an undergraduate student who wishes to study in Latin America. Awards range from $1000-$3000 per student.