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January

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Venue:SIPA Building, Room 503, FIU MMC

FIU Scholars will be featured in a roundtable discussion to examine the motivations surrounding the January 8 attacks on Brazilian democratic institutions and address the implications of these events for reuniting Brazilians' fractured society. Free and open to the public. Part of LACC's Program of Excellence in Brazilian Studies (PROBRAS).

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Venue:Online via Zoom

FIU alumna Francisca Arlegui will discuss various aspects of Haitian culture in relation to its demographic, language, religion, music, art, food, sports, and education. The event will be in Haitian Creole and is part of Francisca's final project presentation for the Haitian Studies Certificate. Email ldudley@fiu.edu for more information and to RSVP. Part of LACC's Haitian Studies Program of Excellence.

February

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Venue:Graham Center, 355 and Online via Zoom

Lula's third term as president is likely to be very different from his first two in 2003-2010. This panel will explore the main challenges of the incoming Lula administration and the various strategies and policy options that the administration could choose. Part of LACC's Program of Excellence in Brazilian Studies (PROBRAS).

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Venue:Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

The Education Department at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and LACC will offer a workshop on ethnobotany for educators to help participants understand the historical, cultural, and economic significance of plants through time. The workshop will consist of a combination of lecture, discussion, and guided hands-on activities. Registration required. Made possible with support from LACC's US Department of Education Title VI Grant.

March

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Venue:Green Library 220, FIU MMC

In this discussion, experts on the revolutionary experiences of Cuba and Venezuela will compare and contrast how they displaced thousands of citizens as a result of radical social transformations. Presented by the Cuban Research Institute and co-sponsored by LACC. Free and open to the public. For more information and to confirm your attendance, email cri@fiu.edu.

May

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Venue:Vancouver, Canada and Online

The Latin American Studies Association (LASA) will host its 2023 Congress with the theme "América Latina y el Caribe: Pensar, Representar y Luchar por los Derechos." The Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center (LACC) is a LASA partner institution.