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Congratulations to the following students for successfully defending their thesis, project & COMPS:

Jill Klimpel with her committee, Drs. Walker, Whitson & Jokisch. Her thesis was entitled 'Brazilians in Columbus, Ohio: A New Settlement Destination City for a Brazilian Immigrant Community'

Jill Immigrant communities have been developing in a diverse array of new settlement destinations throughout the US, and Columbus, Ohio is no exception. This research focuses specifically on a group of Brazilian immigrants in Columbus, to better understand the city as a settlement destination, as well as the changing profile of the Brazilian immigrant community. Using a semi-ethnographic method that incorporates both qualitative and quantitative data, this research presents several new findings. First, it portrays a diverse community of Brazilian immigrants, including Brazilians from Rondonia. Second, it offers insight to the literature on Brazilians in the US in reference to their manner to self-identify, as well as implications on their feelings of fear. Third, it highlights the importance of the internet as a vital space for immigrant communities. Finally, it supports findings on the importance of the five new settlement destination factors.

Tracy

Tracy Butler with her committee, Drs. Barr-Melej, Cynthia Anderson & Amado Lascar. Her thesis was entitled 'Gender, Labor, and Capitalism in U.S.-Mexican Relations, 1942-2000'

Lauren

Lauren Cutcher with her committee, Drs. Walker, Whitson & Barr-Melej. Her thesis was entitled 'Human Rights Policy after the Dirty War: State and Civil Society in Argentina 1983-1989'

Sarah

Sarah Gallo successfully defended her COMPS; shown here with her committee, Drs. Walker, Barr-Melej & Jokisch.

Maria

Maria Martha Scaglioni with her committee, Drs. Ariaster Chimeli, Catherine Axinn and Brad Jokisch. Her thesis was entitled "The Development of Brazilian Railroads: How the Brazilian Economy can Benefit from more Efficient Railroad Utilization"

Dave

Dave Lawrence successfully defended the first professional project in Latin American Studies, entitled "From Margo's Front Gate," a creative writing project on the Dominican Republic. Shown with his committee, Drs. José Delgado, Amado Láscar, Joan Connor

Dave

Brendan Cherry successfully defended his MA COMPS. Committee, Drs. Patrick Barr-Melej, Brad Jokisch, Tom Walker. Shown here with Betsy Partyka.

Dr. Elena Jackson Albarrán, history professor at Miami of Ohio, spoke to OU students interested in Latin America about the development of the children's magazine "Pulgarcito" after the Mexican Revolution. During a time of rebuilding and a focus on education, José Vasconcelos (La raza cósmica), the minister of education, promoted education in rural Mexico and the creation of a national identity. This magazine, dedicated to and edited by children, reflects various components of the new national identity. Icons such as the volcanos of Mexico City, Itza and Popo, as well as imitations of the styles of Orozco, Siqueiros and Rivera, the great murlaists, were a given and children won various awards according to the nationalist portrayal of Mexicanism.

Alexandra García Iragorri, professor of Political Science and Judicial Law, and Silvia Gloria, Dean of the College of Law, join Rafael Obregón and Betsy Partyka to talk about an agreement between Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia and OU. García Iragorri graduated from International Studies and sees the value of increasing our relations with this Colombian university that also offers enhance courses in the social sciences. LAS is hoping to receive candidates for our MA program in the near future.

Events

Latin American Studies 40th Anniversary Reunions:

New Information
Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 13, beginning at 6pm in PORCÃO RIOíS - FLAMENGO
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique ,s/n - Aterro do Flamengo
20021-140 Rio de Janeiro, RJ; &

Athens, OH, Feb. 26-28 (Various Events)

Porcao

Click here view the official Reunion flyer.

Please click here for the LAS Fall 2009-2010 class listing.

Latin American Studies Thesis Defenses, Spring 2009:

Please click here for the list of upcoming thesis defenses.

Sangre Y Canela:

A Book by Dr. José "Pepo" Delgado

Please click here to view the book review.

Yamada International House, Athens OH 45701 (740) 593-1840.
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