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The Latin American & Iberian Institute (LAII) supports the
administration of UNM's interdisciplinary degree programs in Latin American Studies and
the university's Latin American and Iberian activities in all its schools
and colleges with outreach to New Mexico, the nation and international
communities.
Director:
Dr. Cynthia Radding,
Professor of History
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Org chart for the Latin American Institute |
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More than 100 faculty at UNM engage in research
and teaching about Latin America. These faculty make up the LAII
Faculty Concilium that supports the programs of the Institute and Latin
American programs on campus. LAII is guided by an Executive
Committee made up of members of the Concilium.
LAII also has expert staff working on its various projects including information harvesting technology and partnerships to expand access to Latin America open archive collections , Latin America journalism, study abroad programs, and outreach to K-12 teachers.Search staff and expertise..
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The UNM Latin American Studies program provides advisement and
financial assistance for students.
To find out how to apply to Latin American studies or the dual degree programs, find financial aid, and more, go to the Latin American studies web site. LAII helps students study abroad in Latin America and Iberia.
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LAII occupies a
centrally located building on campus
at 801 Yale NE, which offers a warm, friendly atmosphere
where students and faculty can meet, use the LAII reading room,
attend talks and colloquia, eat lunch, or simply relax.
Teachers can visit the teaching materials lending library of Latin America resources. |
LAII and its student organization SOLAS regularly
host speakers, film series, workshops, and conferences.
View
or submit events.
Integration in the Americas conference, hosted by LAII, April 2002. |
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Latin America Data Base
On-line news service
Center for Latin American Resources Outreach Materials and resources for Latin American Studies teachers Resources for Teaching About the Americas On-line Study Abroad/University Exchanges
Cuba programs
supported at LAII include research seminars, academic
exchanges, and applied research on contemporary themes. Contact
Fernando Maresma.
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Study
abroad in Spain or Latin America and get UNM
credit.
UNM has 57 convenios with universities in 15 countries and with the Organization of American States. Semester exchange agreements with 31 universities in 10 countries are in place. |
LAII supports research and encourages scholarly
collaboration and dialogue by offering:
• A searchable database of expertise at UNM and LAII's consortium partner NMSU • An outstanding Latin America library collection • Objective news reporting dating from 1986 |
UNM has one of the best
library collections on Latin America in the United States
• LAII publication series, including conference proceedings • Teacher resources: LAII's Center for Latin America Resources and Outreach and Resources for Teaching About the Americas • Weekly regional news articles & archives from the Latin America Data Base • Sitemap • Administration - forms and other useful documents. |
Address and phone number:
Latin American & Iberian Institute
MSC02 1690
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Map and Directions
Phone: (505) 277-2961
Fax: (505) 277-5989
International Country Code - 1
Email: Click here
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Latin American & Iberian Institute
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The University of New Mexico
Located at 801 Yale NE MSC02 1690 | 1 University of New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 Tel: (505) 277-2961 | Fax: (505) 277-5989 | Email: Click here |
