Fall 2009 Events

Upcoming events

Wednesday November 4, 1.00-3.00 pm

Presentation on politics in Ciudad Juarez, entitled: "El desgobierno de la ciudad y la política del abandono" by Professor Luis Alfonso Herrera (Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez). Professor Herrera will also present his new book "La Sociedad del Abandono" (copies will be available for purchase and signing). He will be accompanied by two colleagues from universities in Ciudad Juarez. This event will take place at the Nason House (1200 University Ave, directly across from Kinko's). Presentation in Spanish with English translation provided. Contact: Lydia Herrera, 646-6814.

Friday November 6, 1.00-3.00 pm

Presentation by Dr. Juan Aguillo, Dean of Political and Social Sciences, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, on "Political and Social Justice Issues in Argentina." This event will take place at the Nason House (1200 University Ave, directly across from Kinko's). Presentation will be in English. Contact: Lydia Herrera, 646-6814.

Thursday, November 12, 6.00-8.00 pm

Presentations by recipients of the 2009 Nason Student Scholarships for Research in Latin America. Three students will present results from research carried out during summer 2009: Camilo Roldan on the Nadaista poets of Colombia, Judy Forney on mining and sustainability in Peru, and Maria Schrock on land reform policy in Peru. This event will take place at the Nason House (1200 University Ave, directly across from Kinko's). Presentations will be in English. Contact: Lydia Herrera, 646-6814.

Other News:

STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES (SALAS) – seeking new members to promote greater awareness of border and Latin American issues, including trips to Mexico, speakers, films, etc. Contact April Willeford at awillefo@nmsu.edu or 646-6814 for more information.

FRONTERA NORTE-SUR – for current news and analysis on border issues, including immigration, security, development, health and education, subscribe for free at www.nmsu.edu/~frontera

Unless otherwise stated, all events will be held at the Center for Latin American and Border Studies (Nason House), 1200 University Ave, Las Cruces (directly across from Kinko’s).
Refreshments provided

For more information please contact Megan Shannon, 575-646-6814 or mshannon@nmsu.edu

Center for Latin American and Border Studies: www.nmsu.edu/~clas