“A Week of Remembrance: 50 Years Since the Argentine Military Coup" with guest Mayki Gorosito vsanvar Tue, 04/14/2026 - 17:16 Image The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies invites you to "A Week of Remembrance: 50 Years Since th…
Shifting Landscapes in Latin America and the Caribbean – Spring 2026 Series vsanvar Mon, 02/02/2026 - 20:52 Image Image This spring, CLACS will present a dynamic series exploring the current social and political landscape of Latin America a…
Archaeology Field School in Peru – Apply by February 15 vsanvar Thu, 01/22/2026 - 19:00 Image Image Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the rich history of the Peruvian Andes in this 3-credit archaeology field school! Students will partic…
On Thursday, November 13, CLACS hosted a mid-Fall semester dance party at The Gallery Art Bar, bringing together students, faculty, and friends to celebrate Latin American and Caribbean culture. Thank you to everyone who came out, danced, a…
On August 28, the Krannert Art Museum (KAM) reopened with the debut of its reinstalled exhibition, Fragmented Histories: Andean Art Before 1600. The gallery showcases more than 700 objects, from ceramics and textiles to metalwork, represent…
We’re thrilled to share new photos from the LAST 395: Archaeology Field School in Peru, where students are currently conducting hands-on research at the archaeological site of Cerro Blanco, a historic Chancay Administrative Center in centra…
The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) serves students, faculty and scholars from across the University of Illinois campus, along with communities across Illinois and the Midwest, by promoting innovative research, speci…
CLACS has compiled a large body of resources for classroom and home school use. They are available in the pages linked below. In addition, CLACS has produced some of its own resources. This includes a basic manual for classroom communicatio…
The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies announces our call for applications for our 2026 Summer Research Fellowships. These fellowships are meant to provide support research travel to Latin America for graduate students in the e…
This course is the second semester of introductory Q’anjob’al language study. It continues the development of basic speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, with an emphasis on everyday communication and cultural context within Q’a…
At the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS), we are committed to supporting our students, faculty, and staff as we navigate a rapidly shifting political and institutional landscape. In light of recent developments, includ…
This 3-credit course is an archaeological field school where students have the opportunity to engage in original research at the archaeological site of Cerro Blanco, a Chancay Administrative Center located in central Peru. The course is spl…