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  Broadcasting Modernity

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes the event "Broadcasting Modernity: Cuban Commercial Television, 1950-1960" , a book presentation by author and television historian Yeidy Rivero, with comments by Jorge Duany. Rivero will speak on the Cuban television industry enabling different institutions to convey the nation's progress, democracy, and education, among other things. This event was co-presented by the Cuban Heritage Collection of the University of Miami Libraries and held on September 9, 2015 at FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus DM 445.

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  The Arsenio Rodriguez Trilogy

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This lecture promotes "The Arsenio Rodriguez Trilogy", a book presentation by Jairo Grijalba Ruiz on the influential Cuban mambo and salso musician Arsenio Rodriguez. Dr. Jairo Grijalba Ruiz is a Colombian anthropologist who specializes in Afro-Caribbean popular music. This presentation was held on September 3, 2015 at Books & Books in Coral Gables.

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  The Catholic Church in Cuba and the Diaspora: A Symposium

  The Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes a symposium "The Catholic Church in Cuba and the Diaspora: A Symposium". Among the topics discussed were Pope Francis' September 2015 visit to Cuba and the United States, and its impact on the future of the Catholic Church in Cuba and the diaspora. Among the speakers for this event were Dr. Ana Maria Bidegain, FIU, Sister Ondina Cortes, St. Thomas University, Dr. Michelle Gonzalez Maldonado, University of Miami, Bibi Hidalgo, co-founder, En Comunion, Ana Celia Perera, independent scholar, Dagoberto Valdes, Convivencia, and Achbishop Thomas Wenski, Archdiosese of Miami.

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  Puerto Ricans in the Empire: Tobacco Growers and U.S. Colonialism

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes the event "Puerto Ricans in the Empire: Tobacco Growers and U.S. Colonialism", a book presentation by Author Teresita A. Levy. The book focuses on the relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States in the tobacco-leaf market. Teresita Levy is an associate professor of Latin American and Puerto Rican studies at Lehman College, City University of New York, and the associate director of the Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies at the Graduate Center. This event was held on August 24, 2015 at the Florida International University, Modesto A Maidique Campus, DM 445.

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  Eduardo Chibas: The Incorrigible Man of Cuban Politics

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes a book presentation by Author Ilan Ehrlich on his biographical book "Eduardo Chibas: The Incorrigible Man of Cuban Politics". This book chronicles the times of the popular and charismatic politician during the late 1940s and early 50s. This event is promoted by the FIU Cuban Research Institute.

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  LAJSA XVII International Research Conference of the Latin American Jewish Studies Association

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes an event for LAJSA XVII, the International Research Conference of the Latin American Jewish Studies Association. This event was hosted at the FIU Biscayne Bay Campus, Wolfe University Center from June 21-23, 2015.

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  Reflecting on Adio Kerida

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes a lecture by Ruth Behar, a Jewish Cuban-born filmmaker, on the topic of her award-winning 2002 film Adio Kerida, which explored the lives of Jews in Cuba and Jewish Cubans in Miami and New York. This event was part of the 17th International Research Conference at FIU Miami.

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  Cuban Civil Law: Myth or Reality?

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes the lecture "Cuban Civil Law: Myth or Reality?", a lecture by Maria Elena Cobas Cobiella. Cobas Cobiella will establish a comparison between current Cuban legislation and the precedent Cuban law, with special reference to property law. Cobas Cobiella is a Senior Lecturer in the College of Law at the University of Valencia in Spain. This lecture was held on June 3, 2015 at Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Green Library 220.

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  A Minimal History of the Cuban Revolution (Historia mínima de Ia Revolución Cubana), Book Presentation by Author Rafael Rojas

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes the event "A Minimal History of the Cuban Revolution (Historia mínima de Ia Revolución Cubana), Book Presentation by Author Rafael Rojas", part at the SIPA at Books & Books series. This event held at Books & Books in Coral Gables.

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  U.S.-Cuba: Is There Room for Two Nationalisms So Close to Each Other? Lecture by Michael E. Parmly

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes the event "U.S.-Cuba: Is There Room for Two Nationalisms So Close to Each Other? Lecture by Michael E. Parmly".

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  Women in Cuban Music: An Illustrated Lecture, by Emilio Cueto

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International Unviversity

  The flyer promotes the event "Women in Cuban Music: An Illustrated Lecture, by Emilio Cueto" cosponsored by the FIU Libraries as part of the Viernes de Musicalia series of the Díaz-Ayala Cuban and Latin American Popular Music Collection.

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  Como un milagro: The Musical Influence of Juanito Márquez on the Popular Song of Four Continents, Lecture by Benjamin Lapidus

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes the event "Como un milagro: The Musical Influence of Juanito Márquez on the Popular Song of Four Continents, Lecture by Benjamin Lapidus" Cosponsored by the Latin American and Caribbean Center and the Green Library.

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  La Batería: Jazz and the Drum Set in Cuba, Lecture by Matthew R. Berger

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes the event "La Batería: Jazz and the Drum Set in Cuba, Lecture by Matthew R. Berger" cosponsored byt FIU's Latin American and Caribbean Center and the Green Library at FIU.

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  Virgilio Piñera: Poetry, Nation, and Differences, Book Presentation by Author Jesús E. Jambrina

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes the event "Virgilio Piñera: Poetry, Nation, and Differences, Book Presentation by Author Jesús E. Jambrina" and is part of the SIPA at Books & Books series. Hosted at Books & Books in Coral Gables.

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  Plant Diversity and Endemism in Cuba- Lecture by Ramona Oviedo Prieto

  The Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes the lecture "Plant Diversity and Endemism in Cuba", a lecture by Ramona Oviedo Prieto. The lecture focuses on the topic of Cuban flora, considered the richest in the insular Caribbean and one of the richest island ecosystems in the world. Ramona Oviedo Prieto is a Nature Curator at the National Herbarium of Cuba.

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  "A Special Relationship": The Political & Economic Links between Cuba & Venezuela, A Panel Discussion

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes the event ""A Special Relationship": The Political & Economic Links between Cuba & Venezuela A Panel Discussion" in partnership with the Latin American and Caribbean Center.

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  Rumba Clave Blen Blen Blen: Film Screening and Panel Discussion with Director Arístides Falcón Paradí

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes the event "Rumba Clave Blen Blen Blen: Film Screening and Panel Discussion with Director Arístides Falcón Paradí".

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  Covering Cuba from Within: Journalists' Perspectives

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes a panel discussion called "Covering Cuba from Within: Journalists' Perspectives", a discussion in collaboration with the Latin American and Caribbean Center on the subject of recent economic reforms, human rights, civil society, and international relations in contemporary Cuba. Participants included Karen Caballero, Denis Rousseau, Silvia Ayuso, and Reinaldo Escobar. The discussion was held on March 27, 2015 at FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus Graham Center Ballroom.

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  Multiple Perspectives on Immigration Reform, A Panel Discussion

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes the event "Multiple Perspectives on Immigration Reform, A Panel Discussion" sponsored by the FIU Center for Humanities in an Urban Environment, FIU Cuban Research Institute, FIU Alumni Association, FIU Exile Studies Program and the FIU School of Environment, Arts and Society.

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  Exilic Experiences: Inter- Generational Conversations

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes the event "Exilic Experiences: Inter-Generational Conversatons", a discussion with Guillermo H. Cartaya and Pablo Cartaya. Guillermo Cartaya was born in Cuba and is the founder of an investment bank for lending and investment activities in Latin America. His son Pablo is the Manager of Literacy Programs and Community Partnerships at The Betsy- South Beach. This lecture was held on March 16, 2015 at the Modesto Maidique Campus Green Library 220.

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  Cuba and the World in 2015 Between the Past and the Future

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes a panel discussion by the Vaclav Havel Initiative for Human Rights & Diplomacy titled "Cuba and the World in 2015- Between the Past and the Future". The panelists include Alex Jardines, Carlos Alberto Montaner, Frank Mora, and Martin Palous.

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  Classically Cuban Concert: Memorias musicales de Cuba / Musical Memories of Cuba with Enrique Chía

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes the event "Classically Cuban Concert: Memorias musicales de Cuba / Musical Memories of Cuba with Enrique Chía" co-sponsored by FIU's Latin American and Caribbean Center and the School of Music.

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  The Power of International Solidarity, A Panel Discussion & Town Hall Meeting

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes the event "The Power of International Solidarity, A Panel Discussion & Town Hall Meeting".

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  Havana Modern: Twentieth-Century Architecture and Interiors, Illustrated Lecture by Michael Connors

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes the event "Havana Modern: Twentieth-Century Architecture and Interiors, Illustrated Lecture by Michael Connors" cosponsored by the FIU College of Architecture + the Arts.

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  The Euro-African Influence in Hispanic Culture and Cuban Music Illustrated, Lecture by Cecilio E. Tieles Ferrer

  Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

  This flyer promotes the event "The Euro-African Influence in Hispanic Culture and Cuban Music Illustrated, Lecture by Cecilio E. Tieles Ferrer", cosponsored by the FIU Libraries as part of the Viernes de Musicalia series of the Díaz-Ayala Cuban and Latin American Popular Music Collection.