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Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Ambassador to the U.S. to Discuss U.S.-Venezuela Relations and New Era for the Americas
Event: Bernardo Alvarez Herrera, ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the United States, will discuss "U.S.-Venezuela Relations and a New Era for the Americas." The event is co-sponsored by the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) and the Department of Government at The University of Texas at Austin. Media are welcome, but interview availability is limited and must be arranged prior to the day of the event. When: Tuesday, Nov
Longtime UT Collaborator Neguinho do Samba Dies
World-renowned Brazilian percussionist Antonio Luís Alves de Souza, known as Neguinho do Samba, died October 31, 2009, at the age of 54. In 2008, Neguinho spent two weeks in Austin for a residency coordinated by LLILAS Outreach that built upon the strong interest of UT faculty, students, and staff in his music and his social mission.
Shannon Speed Named Assistant VP for Community Engagement
Shannon Speed, Associate Professor of Anthropology and LLILAS-affiliated faculty member and alum, has been named Assistant Vice President for Community Engagement in the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement (DDCE) at The University of Texas at Austin.
Canceled: Honduran Ambassador to the U.N. Will Not be Visiting Austin
Honduran ambassador to the United Nations Jorge Reina has canceled his scheduled trip to Austin.
Speakers Discuss Implications of Honduran Coup
Event: Honduran ambassador to the U.N. Jorge Reina among experts to discuss military coup at University of Texas at Austin forum When: Monday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (Reina is scheduled to speak at about 3:30 p.m.) Where: The University of Texas at Austin, Sid Richardson Hall, Rare Books Room Of special note: On Sunday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m., Reina and other experts will hold an informal dinner with...
