UCSB Latin American and Iberian Studies Program

Latest Past Events

Tertulia: “Historical Maya Displacements and the Invasion of Extractive Industries in Guatemala”

HSSB 4020

Welcome to our  second tertulia of the year! "Historical Maya Displacements and the Invasion of Extractive Industries in Guatemala"With Prof. Giovanni Batz (Chicana/o Studies UCSB) When: Fri. Dec 1st 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (PST) Where: HSSB 4020About the presentation. Through the use of the concept of the four invasions, this presentation provides an examination …

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LAIS Welcome Back Lunch / Tertulia

McCune Conference Room HSSB 6020

Khipu, and Andean Instrument of Management, Memory and Power with Dr. Lydia Fossa In our first tertulia of the year, Peruvian researcher Lydia Fossa will discuss her most recent findings on khipus, the famed bunches of colored cords dotted with knots used by the Inkas, revealing them as instruments of management, memory and power. Was …

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The Bones of Contention

Hatlen Theater

MAR 2 - 5, 2022 / 7 pm MAR 5 - 6, 2022 / 1 pm See full details on the Theater and Dance website:https://theaterdance.ucsb.edu/news/event/911