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Staff Contact - Carlos
Fernandez, Director
Central to the CLAC's mission is to foster academic excellence
beyond the classroom and strengthen the connection between academic
study, experiential learning, and creativity. Through the development
of co-curricular and extracurricular events that feature Latino
and Latin American arts and culture, the CLAC promotes awareness,
appreciation, and understanding of Latino heritage. Our programs
seek to engage students, faculty, staff, artists, scholars, and
tradition bearers in a process of exploration of what it means to
be Latino in the United States and throughout the world.
Our monthly Diálogos (Dialogues) with faculty provide opportunities
for the RU community to learn about a wide-variety of topics ranging
from Latino and Latin American history to gender studies to music.
Our Latino Artist series features artist performances and short-term
residencies, as well as film presentations and exhibitions. In addition,
the CLAC promotes discussion and networking through the organization
of panels, symposia, and conferences. Finally, through the development
of interdisciplinary projects that involve students, researchers,
scholars, and artists, the CLAC seeks to provide a challenging,
yet supportive intellectual environment that encourages students
academic and professional growth.
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