LASSO at the UA

04/02/2026

Introducing the keynote speaker for the 4th annual Latin American Studies Symposium, Dr. Robin Reineke!

04/02/2026

We are pleased to announce the 4th annual Latin American Studies Symposium! The symposium will feature a variety of student and faculty voices. Hope to see you there!

04/02/2026

Introducing the 2026 Latin American Studies Symposium keynote speaker, Dr. Robin Reineke!

04/02/2026

We are pleased to welcome you to the 4th Latin American Studies Symposium!

04/02/2026

02/02/2026

Hey Wildcats! 🌎✨
Take a break from classes and come vibe with us at LASSO’s Fall in Love with Latin America event 💃🕺

🎶 Music
🌮 Food
🎲 Games
🎨 DIY stations
…and all the good energy you didn’t know you needed this Friday 💙

Whether you’re an undergrad, grad student, or just Latin America–curious, this is the perfect spot to hang out, meet new people, and celebrate culture 🌸

📅 Friday 13
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Marshall Building, Suite 280C

✨ Bring a friend, scan the QR, and come fall in love ✨

01/18/2026

The 4th Annual Arizona Latin American Studies Symposium (ALASS) is excited to announce its call for submissions.

ALASS is a 1-day symposium and an excellent opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate students in Arizona to gain experience in presenting academic work in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

The symposium will also feature a keynote speaker. ALASS’s tentative date is April 10th, 2026 and is being hosted by the Latin American Studies Student Organization.

For this year’s symposium, we are accepting both lightning talks (five-minute short presentations on a topic of interest) and oral presentations (ten-minute presentations on research) from students. Any undergraduate and graduate student researching and studying topics related to Latin America (Sacross the VofA campus is encouraged to submit their work for consideration.

Submissions to this form are due by Friday, March 16th, 2026, at 11:59pm AZ time. Final selections for the conference & panel time slots will be announced via e-mail to all applicants on March 23th, 2026. Please confirm participation by March 30th, 2026. Slideshow deck and presentation materials will be due to the ALASS Organizing Committee by April 4th, 2025, at 11:59pm AZ time.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

SCAM THE QR CODE TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
THE APPLICATION LINK IS ALSO IN OUR BIO

12/06/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Feijoada 🇧🇷 and for all the love and support you’ve shown the LAS department. We appreciate you! ❤️

11/21/2025

¿Listxs para una auténtica feijoada brasileña? 🇧🇷✨
Este 5 de diciembre estaremos realizando un fundraiser especial para nosotros.
🎟️ Estudiantes: $9 (incluye comida y bebidas sin alcohol)
🎟️ Faculty: $18 (incluye una bebida alcohólica)
¡Ven a disfrutar, convivir y apoyar!

10/31/2025

🌎 LASSO at the 5th Annual Día de los Mu***os!
This afternoon, we joined the 5th Annual Día de los Mu***os celebration. It was a great opportunity to connect with students, share about our community, and honor this meaningful tradition. 💀✨🎃

Stay tuned to meet the 2025–2026 LASSO cohort soon!