Grand Valley State University's Latin American Studies Program presents its eighth Conference on the Americas with events scheduled from February 3-5. This years conference features three days of events, including the flagship all-day academic conference on February 5.
The conference will draw more than 75 presenters and exhibitors from throughout the region and local community. The confernece's theme is the Next Generation. Performances include Bailando Alrededor del Mundo (Dancing Around the World) performed by the Arco Iris youth group and the Palabras Luminosas (Magical Rain Theater) performance. There is also the opportunity to dance to salsa rhythms at the post-conference Carnival dinner, dance and masquerade ball in the Eberhard Center.
The Saturday conferences keynote speakers are Dr. David S¿nchez Juliao, an expert on popular culture and media from Colombia; and Dr. Emilio A. Garc¿a-M¿ndez, from Argentina, who will address international law pertaining to youth and street children.
All events are open for media coverage. The conference fee is $5-$40; donate what you wish. All other events are free to the public, except the Carnival dinner, dance and masquerade. For tickets and information, contact Russell Rhoads at (616) 331-3018 or [email protected]. Detailed descriptions all the conference events is available at www4.gvsu.edu/las.
