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Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · 6d

Reframing U.S.–Latin America Relations

Dive into a conversation on how diplomacy is evolving—beyond embassies and treaties—to include diaspora voices, regional actors, and business leadership.
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Free and Open to the Public

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Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · 26d

Prof. @raullorcamadrid.bsky.social presents his book
The Birth Of Democracy in South America (9/22)

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Available now #OpenAccess — download your copy today! www.cambridge.org/core/books/b...
@universitypress.cambridge.org

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Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · Sep 4

Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from, award-winning Mexican author Yuri Herrera.
Sept. 19 | 2:00pm | SRH 1.208
2300 Red River St.
See details here
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Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · Aug 15

Join us for a thought-provoking conference on the Evolution of Violence in Latin America (Sept 8-9, 2025)

Keynote Address by Stathis Kalyvas
Share this invitation with students and colleagues
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Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · Aug 12

Our first E-newsletter of the academic year is hitting inboxes later this week! We publish twice a month, so you’ll never miss important updates, opportunities, and stories from our community. Click here to subscribe and explore our latest issues. us5.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=c7d2...

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Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · Jun 2

Check out our June E-newsletter.
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RAUL MADRID @raullorcamadrid.bsky.social · Jun 15

I’m thrilled to announce that, after ten years of research, my book on the birth of democracy in South America is finally out!
I'm especially excited to be publishing it #openaccess, which means you can download a PDF for free at: www.cambridge.org/core/books/b...

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Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · Jun 2

Check out our June E-newsletter.
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Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · May 26

Thanks to those who joined us in our LLILAS /Stanford CLAS reception in San Francisco
#LASA2025

Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · May 12

We are proud to have raised the highest dollar amount & attracted the highest number of donors among all COLA units during 40X40. We know that these are challenging times for fundraising, & we truly appreciate your support.

Latin American Studies matter, and your support helps us demonstrate that.

Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · May 7

#40x40
LLILAS & the Mexico Center are raising funds to support a new initiative: The Rosario Castellanos Seminar.
Learn here how it will impact students, faculty and transnational collaboration.
Give now! (Campaign ends in May 8)
Any contribution is welcome! www.givecampus.com/schools/Univ...

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Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · May 7

#40x40
LLILAS & the Mexico Center are raising funds to support a new initiative: The Rosario Castellanos Seminar.
Learn here how it will impact students, faculty and transnational collaboration.
Give now! (Campaign ends in May 8)
Any contribution is welcome! www.givecampus.com/schools/Univ...

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Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · May 7

#40x40
LLILAS & the Mexico Center are raising funds to support a new initiative: The Rosario Castellanos Seminar.
Learn here how it will impact students, faculty and transnational collaboration.
Give now! (Campaign ends in May 8)
Any contribution is welcome! www.givecampus.com/schools/Univ...

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Tiffany Barnes @tiffanydbarnes.bsky.social · Apr 25

Thanks to our amazing panelist! Thanks to @utllilas.bsky.social & UT Government Dept.

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Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · May 2

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HOW YOU CAN HELP
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Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · May 2

2- Opportunities include:
🔹Mentorship from top Mexican academics, policymakers, media figures, artist, & public figures
🔹Research support in critical areas affecting Mexican communities on both sides of the border, including healthcare, education, digital equity, and political participation

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Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · May 2

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Support the Mexico Center during the UT 40X40 Campaign:
THE ROSARIO CASTELLANOS SEMINAR
Named for one of Mexico’s most important writers, diplomats, and public intellectuals, this program will bring students and faculty into conversation with prominent Mexican academics, artists, & public figures

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anthony k webster🐿 @ethnopoetics.bsky.social · Apr 24

I went to UT Austin for grad school because I was interested in Native American poetics and rhetoric, this book by Joel Sherzer and Tony Woodbury was a big influence, taking the speech play and verbal art class with them was a highlight of grad school, getting to teach it now is a real delight

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Tiffany Barnes @tiffanydbarnes.bsky.social · Apr 23

Join us at 2:30 to learn more.
Thanks to the Argentine Studies Program & @utllilas.bsky.social for sponsoring this event!

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Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · Mar 31

Our E-newsletter is out!
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Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · Mar 31

Our affiliate Iván Chaar López presents his book "The Cybernetic Border: Drones, Technology, and Intrusion"
April 9 | 4pm (Reception and roundtable)
Map: bit.ly/3jOxdRz
Invite students and colleagues.

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Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · Mar 24

The 2025 Lozano Long Conference, "Urban Entanglements: Centering Marginalized Lives and Ecologies in Latin America," is a three-day interdisciplinary conference aimed at expanding our understanding of the urban experience in Latin America sites.utexas.edu/lozanolongco...

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Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · Mar 19

The LLILAS Mexico Center presents a screening of Somos pequeñas, a short film directed by Fernanda Galindo. The screening will be preceded by a director's talk and followed by a Q&A with Galindo.

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Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · Mar 11

#GAELGARCIABERNAL today at UT Austin.
No registration needed!
Arrive early to secure a seat.
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Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies @utllilas.bsky.social · Feb 21

Brazil Center Keynote:

Why Don’t Autocrats Always Succeed in Weakening Democracy? Brazil in Comparative Perspective
Carlos Pereira, Fundação Getulio Vargas.

Lite lunch included!

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