Aging, Loss, and Geological Change in ‘The World in Half’

Speaker: Dr. Ariana Vigil

Date: April 12, 2021
Time: 5:30pm

This talk is presented by Prof. Ariana Vigil of the UNC Department of Women and Gender Studies as part of the ISA Faculty Lecture Series. Dr. Vigil’s teaching and research focus on Latinx literature and culture. In particular, her work examines how gender, race, sexuality, and class are deployed in various national and transnational contexts. Click here to register.

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Global Career Night 2021

Speaker: Various Speakers

Date: February 24, 2021
Time: 4:00PM

Hear from a virtual panel of phenomenal UNC alumni in globally focused careers! Panelists represent a variety of career options: government, private industry, NGOs, and more. They will share their professional journeys from studying (like you!) at UNC, through the career searches, networking, and life choices that led them to their current roles.

In the Q&A, panelists will take your questions on everything from advice on the job hunt to sustainable career growth over the years. Wherever you are in your UNC experience, this panel is perfect for you — from first years just starting to explore their interests, to seniors scrolling Handshake and attending job fairs.

Panelists include:
Sarah Bidgood, director of the Eurasia Nonproliferation Program at the Center for Nonproliferation Studies.
Sarah Champagne, freelance journalist with a focus on peace and conflict resolution.
Will Jarvis, director of marketing and operations at Tanjo, a machine learning startup.
Melani McAlister, professor of American studies and international affairs at George Washington University.
Hakeem Smith, business analyst for Amazon, working for the Talent Development team with the Product Assurance, Risk, and Security organization.

Full bios on the RSVP page!

Register here to attend this virtual event.

Co-sponsored by the UNC College of Arts & Sciences, UNC Curriculum in Global Studies, African Studies Center, Carolina Asia Center, Center for European Studies, Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies, Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies, Institute for the Study of the Americas, UNC Global, and the UNC Russian Flagship Program.

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Femmes of Freedom: Women and the Haitian Revolution

Speaker: Dr. Crystal Eddins

Date: February 20, 2021
Time: 9:00am

As part of the NC Conference on Latin American Studies (NCCLAS), Dr. Crystal Eddins, UNC Charlotte, will present a webinar for educators on women and the Haitian Revolution. Though it was a monumental event that is regularly taught in world history courses, the role of women specifically in the Haitian Revolution is rarely considered in classrooms. In this session with Dr. Eddins, secondary and community college educators will explore perspectives for understanding women in the colonial Haiti, discover the roles that women played in the Haitian Revolution, and learn why there are silences in the archives about this topic. Because this workshop is part of NCCLAS, 1 PD hour is available for every conference session attended. This event is generously funded with funds from the US Department of Education. If you have further questions, contact Corin Zaragoza Estrera at czaragozaestrera@unc.edu. Register here to attend.

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Empire’s Workshop Redux

Speaker: Greg Grandin

Date: February 10, 2021
Time: 6:00pm

On February 10, ISA will host a talk by Greg Grandin as part of the George and Ann Platt Distinguished Lecture series. Grandin is the Peter V. and C. Vann Woodward Professor of History at Yale University and Pulitzer Prize winning author. He is also the recipient of the National Book Award and the National Critics Circle Award. This talk will be centered on one of his books, titled Empire’s Workshop. Register here to attend.

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Scholar Speaker Series: Werewolves & Other Bêtes Noires

Speaker: Robin Derby

Date: March 1, 2021
Time: 6:00pm

This talk will be presented by Dr. Robin Derby, Associate Professor of History, UCLA. Prof. Derby’s area of research includes the French and Spanish Caribbean, especially the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba and Puerto Rico. Her work has focused on life under regimes of state terror, the social history of the Haitian and Dominican borderlands, and how notions of race, national identity and witchcraft have been articulated in popular media. Register here to attend.

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Teaching El Salvador Through Poetry

Date: April 1, 2021
Time: 7:00pm

Salvadorans are the second-largest Latin American group in the U.S., and immigration from Central America is at the forefront of today’s news cycle. In this session K-12 teachers will learn how to incorporate El Salvador into the classroom using poetry. Featured poets include Javier Zamora, Claribel Alegría, Jorge Argueta, and more. CEUs available! For more information, contact session presenter and outreach coordinator Corin Zaragoza Estrera at czaragozaestrera@unc.edu. Register here to attend.

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People & the Environment in the Galápagos

Speaker: Amanda Thompson, Diego Riveros-Iregui and Adrian Marchetti

Date: March 15, 2021
Time: 6:00pm

This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Galápagos Studies and ISA. Join UNC scholars Amanda Thompson discussing nutrition and public health, Diego Riveros-Iregui on water and land dynamics, and Adrian Marchetti on marine ecology and biological productivity in the world-renowned protected area. Register here to attend.

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Hold Tight, Don’t Let Go: Reading with Laura Wagner

Speaker: Laura Wagner

Date: February 11, 2021
Time: 7:30pm

Hold Tight, Don’t Let Go follows the vivid story of two teenage cousins, raised as sisters, who survive the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Join us for a webinar with Laura Rose Wagner, who will provide reflections on writing the book and read selected excerpts from the YA novel, which is best suited for grades 9 and up. A Q&A session with the author will follow. This event is generously funded with Title VI funds from the US Department of Education. Register here to attend.

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Teaching the African Diaspora in Latin America

Date: February 4, 2021
Time: 7:00pm

This webinar aims to provide middle and high school in-service and pre-service teachers with insights, information, and resources to teach about African diasporic communities in Latin America. Featured presentations include a panel with academic scholars, equity and justice directors, and NCDPI consultants discussing the importance of teaching the African diaspora, as well as practical, hands-on tips from middle and high school teachers on ways to increase students’ exposure to the subject in the classroom. Participants will receive a certificate for 1.5 PD hours for attending this free webinar! This event is generously funded with Title VI Funds from the US Department of Education. If you have further questions, contact Corin Zaragoza Estrera at czaragozaestrera@unc.edu. Register here to attend.

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Teaching the Asian Diaspora in Latin America

Speaker: Shannon Hahn

Date: April 29, 2021
Time: 7:00pm

Did you know that there are over 4 million Latin Americans of Asian descent? Shannon Hahn, Chair of Foreign Languages and Spanish Instructor at Durham Technical Community College, will demonstrate how Spanish teachers of all levels can bring Asia into the classroom. We will learn about Asian-Latin American connections through history, food, culture and more. Participants will receive a certificate for 1.5 PD hours for attending this free webinar! This event is generously funded with Title VI Funds from the US Department of Education. If you have further questions, contact Corin Zaragoza Estrera at czaragozaestrera@unc.edu. Register here to attend.

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