CLACLS Events
Pre-Dissertation Awards Colloquium
The Pre-Dissertation Awards Colloquium showcases the research projects supported by the CLACLS Pre-Dissertation Research Award. During this annual event, graduate student awardees present their preliminary findings, share their research progress, and engage in dialogue with faculty, peers, and the broader academic community.
The colloquium highlights emerging scholarship on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latinx communities in the United States, fostering interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration. This event is open to the public and reflects CLACLS’s ongoing commitment to supporting innovative graduate research and intellectual community building.
La Peña de CLACLS
A vibrant gathering of faculty and students fostering community, culture, and academic connection.
CLACLS Undergraduate Poster Competition
The CLACLS Undergraduate Research Poster Competition is a signature annual event that showcases outstanding undergraduate research related to Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latino communities. Through a competitive selection process and public poster session held during UMass Amherst Founders Day, the event highlights the creativity, rigor, and interdisciplinary perspectives of student researchers while fostering dialogue among students, faculty, university leaders, and the broader community. The competition reflects CLACLS's commitment to undergraduate research, public engagement, and the advancement of knowledge across disciplines.
Latinx Coffee Hour
A weekly gathering that offers a safe and welcoming space to chat, share Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx culture, build connections, and make new friends.