Latin America Events
Argentina’s Presidential Elections: A Post-Elections Assessment
October 28, 2011 // 9:00am — 11:00am
Latin American Program
A distinguished panel of experts discussed the election results and what they tell us about Argentina’s current realities and prospects for the future.
The Environmental and Social Consequences of Glacial Decline
October 26, 2011 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
Scientists from the Himalayas, Andes, and Appalachians met recently at Nepal’s Imja Lake to discuss a number of wide-ranging conclusions about glacial decline and the threat of glacial lake outburst floods.
50 Years of Science in Brazil and Challenges Ahead
October 25, 2011 // 8:30am — October 26, 2011 // 6:30pm
Brazil Institute
The Brazil Institute, in partnership with FAPESP (Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo), Ohio State University, and the National Science Foundation, will convene a three-day symposium on science and technology.
Fixing Haiti: MINUSTAH and Beyond
October 19, 2011 // 8:30am — 11:00am
Latin American Program
Panelists will discuss Haiti's decades of complex political crises and severe social problems, as well as the current government's plans for the future.
Why Latino/a History Matters to U.S. History: A lecture by Dr. Vicki Ruiz
October 18, 2011 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
United States Studies
Join US Studies and the National Women's History Museum on October 18 for the first lecture in "The Past, Present, and Future of U.S. Women's History" series.
Peru under Humala: Perspectives for Change?
October 14, 2011 // 9:00am — 11:30am
Latin American Program
In October, two months after Ollanta Humala took office as president of Peru, a panel of experts will join us to examine policy initiatives emanating from the new administration in the light of long-standing issues and challenges.
A Conversation with H.E. Porfirio Lobo Sosa President of the Republic of Honduras
October 05, 2011 // 12:45pm — 2:30pm
Latin American Program
A private, off-the-record exchange with Honduran President Porfirio Lobo Sosa was hosted by the Latin America Program. The President addressed questions of governance, security, and U.S.-Honduran relations.
Film Screening: Weathering Change
September 22, 2011 // 10:00am — 12:00pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
Population Action International will screen the documentary Weathering Change, which follows four women from around the world - Ethiopia, Nepal, and Peru - as they struggle to care for their families in the face of increasing crop failures and water scarcity.
Latin America and China: What Do They Mean for Each Other?
September 19, 2011 // 9:00am
Latin American Program
A panel on China’s Rise in the International Economic System and China’s Role in Latin American Trade, Investment, and Growth.
Guatemala: A Post-Elections Assessment and Future Challenges
September 16, 2011 // 9:00am — 12:00pm
Latin American Program
A distinguished panel of experts will join us to discuss the primary electoral results as well as the country’s major security, political, and economic challenges.