Cuban Research Institute Events

The Cuban Research Institute (CRI) at Florida International University (FIU) is dedicated to creating and disseminating knowledge about Cuba and Cuban Americans. The institute encourages original research and interdisciplinary teaching, organizes extracurricular activities, collaborates with other academic units working in Cuban and Cuban-American studies, and promotes the development of library holdings and collections on Cuba and its diaspora.

This collection of promotional material for events hosted by the Cuban Research Institute includes flyers, brochures and other ephemera.

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Classically Cuban: Cuban Music in the U.S.

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer promotes a concert by the author and independent scholar Emilio Cueto, with music arranged and directed by Armando Tranquilino of the FIU School of Music. The event was held on December 11,2011 at FIU Wertheim Performing Arts Center Concert Hall.
From Rainforest to Cane Field in Cuba: An Environmental History since 1492

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer promotes an event "From Rainforest to Cane Field in Cuba: An Environmental History since 1492" with author Reinaldo Funes Monzote, Ph.D., the 2009 recipient of the Elinor Melville Prize for Latin American Environmental History from the Conference on Latin American History award.
La diaspora cubana en el siglo XXI

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer promotes a lecture titled "La diaspora cubana en el siglo XXI". Migration politics and the diasporas of different countries include that of Cuba were analyzed in this lecture. It was held at Ermita de la Caridad del Cobre, Sala Varela del Santuario on October 10,2011.
The Cuban Diaspora in the 21st Century

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer promotes the event "The Cuban Diaspora in the 21st Century", which was held at Ermita de la Caridad del Cobre on October 10,2011. This will be a presentation of a special commisison report on the subject of the Cuban Diaspora and its potential role in the future development of Cuban and associated challenges. Members and co-authors of the report include Uva de Aragon and Juan Antonio Blanco of Florida International University, and Jorge Duany of the University of Puerto Rico.
The Current Cuban Constitution: Facilitator or Obstacle to Reform?

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer promotes an event "The Current Cuban Constitution: Facilitator or Obstacle to Reform?", a lecture by Rafael Rojas, Ph.D. Rojas is the author of various prize winning texts on the intellectual and political history of Mexico, Cuba, and Latin America. The event was held in Spanish at the MARC International Pavillion, FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus.
The Current Cuban Constitution: Facilitator or Obstacle to Reform?

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer promotes the event "The Current Cuban Constitution: Facilitator or Obstacle to Reform?", a lecture by Rafael Rojas, Ph.D. The event analyzes the current Cuban Constitution and how it compares with those of other countries in the region. This event was held at the MARC International Pavilion at FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus on August 10,2011.
The Other Wall: Character Assassination in Cuba

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer promotes an event for "The Other Wall: Character Assassination in Cuba", a book launch with authors Carlos Alberto Montaner, Rafael Rojas, Uva de Aragon, and Juan Antonio Blanco. The authors will analyze the practice of character assassination of persons and social groups perpetrated by the Cuban government for half a century. The event was held at the Graham Center Room 243, FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus on June 24, 2011.
Inter-University Program for Latino Research: Summer Institute for Latino Public Policy

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

30 young scholars convene in Washington D.C. for a one week intensive training and orientation to public policy and legislative processes through a series of seminars, workshops, site visits to national Organizations, and meeting with Congressional representatives. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join a nationwide network of young people with an interest in public policy. Past participants have been inspired and empowered by this fantastic hands-on program.
Proposal for history of the concept of popular music in Latin America (1880-1945)

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer promotes an event for the CRI Lunchtime Lecture Series, a lecture by Juliana Perez Gonzalez. This event was held on May 26,2011 at the LACC Conference Room at FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus.
History of the concept of Popular Music in Latin America (1880-1945)

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer presents "History of the concept of Popular Music in Latin America (1880-1945), a lecture by Juliana Perez Gonzalez, historian from the National University of Colombia, held at the LACC Conference Room of FIU's Modesto A.Maidique Campus on May 26,2011.
An Editor's Workshop: Publishing Research and the Peer-Review Process

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer promotes an event "An Editor's Workshop: Publishing Research and the Peer-Review Process" with Douglas A.Van Belle, Professor at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. The event was held on May 18,2011 at SIPA Room 502 at Florida International University Modesto A. Maidique Campus.
Rumba on Record: A New History (1941-1949)

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer presents a lecture by Barry Cox, recipient of the 2011 Diaz-Ayala Travel Grant award.
Cuba in Miami-Miami in Cuba Photo Contest

Florida International University

This flyer promotes the Cuba in Miami-Miami in Cuba Photo Contest, a contest open to all FIU students. The photos were to be received by May 9,2011.
Research Contest in Cuban and Cuban American Studies

Florida International University

This flyer promotes a Research contest in Cuban and Cuban American studies, sponsored by the Cuban Research Institute. Students are asked to submit papers between 15 and 25 pages in Spanish or English.The contest is open to all FIU graduate and undergraduate students.
Commemorating 20 Years of Scholarship

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer promotes the Cuban Research Institute and Latin American and Caribbean Center's anniversary seminar Commemorating 20 years of Scholarship. The event was held at the MARC International Pavillion at FIU Modesto Maidique Campus on April 15,2011.
The Cuban Research Institute Commemorating 20 years of Scholarship

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This document is a form for Luncheon Registration for the conference "The Cuban Research Institute Commemorating 20 years of Scholarship", which was held on April 15,2011 at MARC International Pavillion.
Diaz-Ayala Cuban and Latin American Popular Music Collection Travel Grants Now Available

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer promotes the 2011 Diaz-Ayala Cuban and Latin American Popular Music Collection Travel Grants, which provide graduate students and scholars with the opportunity to access and conduct research in the Diaz-Ayala Music Collection at FIU.
Diaz-Ayala Cuban and Latin American Popular Music Collection Travel Grants Now Available

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer announces the Diaz-Ayala Cuban and Latin-American Popular Music Collection Grants, an opportunity for graduate students and scholars to visit the Diaz-Ayala Music Collection at the FIU Green Library. The deadline was March 28,2011.
The Cuban Research Institute and the League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer promotes an event for Cuba Report Photo Presentation: Sisters Across the Straits League Delegation Visit to Cuba, led by Dorrit Marks, Elizabeth Pines and Annie Betancourt. The League of Women Voters is committed to international cooperation and advancement of women and has a successful record of building bridges with women around the world. The event was held at the Green Library at FIU Modesto Maidique Campus on March 9,2011.
The United States and Cuba:Intimate Enemies

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer promotes a book presentation of "The United States and Cuba:Intimate Enemies" with author Marifeli Perez-Stable, Ph.D, a professor of sociology at Florida International University and non-resident senior fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue. This presentation was held at Books &Books in Coral Gables, FL on February 24,2011.
Los derechos humanos de los migrantes

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This lecture promotes a conference led by Dr. Sergio Morales Alvarado titled "Los derechos humanos de los migrantes". He has been Attorney of Human Rights in Guatemala since 2002. This event was held in Spanish at the Green Library, FIU Modesto Maidique Campus on February 19,2011.
Housed Under Glass: A Story of Desire, Repression, Loss and Healing

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer promotes a book presentation for "Housed Under Glass: A story of Desire, Repression, Loss, and Healing" by Maria Luisa Ortega Hernandez, Ph.D. The book explores the expectations that religion imposes on women and shares her personal story of female sexual disorder. This lecture was co-sponsored by FIU Department of Modern Languages and FIU Women's Studies Center.
La Haba de La Republica vista por un cronista de hoy

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer promotes a lecture by Ciro Bianchi Ross, a journalist of the newspaper Juventud Rebelde in Havana. The event was held at the LACC Conference Room at FIU Modesto A.Maidique Campus on January 18,2011.
Reinvencion verbal de la infancia en dos libros de memorias: Nieve en La Habana de Carlos Eire y El Manana de Mirta Ojito

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer promotes "Reinvencion verbal de Ia infancia en dos libros de memorias: Nieve en La Habana de Carlos Eire y El Manana de Mirta Ojito", a lecture by Vitalina Alfonso Torres, an author and editor from Havana,Cuba. The lecture was held on January 12,2011 at the LACC Conference Room.
Cuban Jews of Pedro Pan: The Lives of Three Men Bound by History

Cuban Research Institute, Florida International University

This flyer promotes an event "The Cuban Jews of Pedro Pan: The Lives of Three Men Bound by History" with Marcos A. Kerbel, Dr. Bernardo Savariego, MD, and Boris Rosen. This lecture is a part of The Latin American Jewry Series, and a collaborative project between the Latin American and Caribbean Center and Judaic Studies Program at FIU.