North Central Council of Latin Americanists

04/08/2026

We are pleased to begin accepting proposals for our annual fall conference, hosted this year October 2-3 at Viterbo University as they celebrate 20 years of Latin American Studies on campus.

This year's theme is Movement and Movements in Latin(x) America – an interdisciplinary conference. Submit by June 15 on our website!

Graduate and advanced undergraduate students are strongly encouraged to participate. The NCCLA is especially interested in presentations of faculty-student collaborative research.

Please share widely!

NCCLA Annual Conference Movement and Movements in Latin(x) America An interdisciplinary conference October 2-3, 2026Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI CALL FOR PAPERS A border is a dividing line, a narrow strip along a steep edge.A borderland is a vague and undetermined placecreated by the emotional re...

03/16/2026

Join us for our 15th Teaching & Learning workshop on Saturday April 11, at College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University in St. Joseph, MN! Register by this Friday (March 20).

This year's topic is The Legacy and Role of the Catholic Church
and Spirituality in Latin America. Full details and registration available on our website:

Spring 2026 Teaching & Learning Workshop: "The Legacy and Role of the Catholic Church and Spirituality in Latin America"Saturday, April 11, 2026‍ ‍9am - 3pm College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University St. Joseph, MN Latin Americanist faculty from all disciplines are invited to participat...

10/13/2025

The 2025 NCCLA Conference, hosted by St. Olaf College , explored the theme “Many Latin Americas,” bringing together students, faculty, and independent scholars to share research, dialogue, and community.

We were honored to welcome Dr. John Tutino (Georgetown University ) as keynote speaker and Reyna Grande and Sonia Guiñansaca for their book presentation on "Somewhere We Are Human: Authentic Voices on Migration, Survival, and New Beginnings." Their insights set the tone for a weekend filled with engaging panels and cross-disciplinary exchange.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this conference a success! 🌎

10/10/2025

The 2025 NCCLA Conference, hosted by St. Olaf College , explored the theme “Many Latin Americas,” bringing together students, faculty, and independent scholars to share research, dialogue, and community.

We were honored to welcome Dr. John Tutino (Georgetown University ) as keynote speaker and Reyna Grande and Sonia Guiñansaca for their book presentation on "Somewhere We Are Human: Authentic Voices on Migration, Survival, and New Beginnings. Their insights set the tone for a weekend filled with engaging panels and cross-disciplinary exchange.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this annual gathering a vibrant success! 🌎

08/06/2025

📢 Registration is now open for the 2025 NCCLA Conference: Many Latin Americas!
Join scholars, educators, and professionals from across the region for this interdisciplinary academic opportunity.

🗓️ Dates: September 25–27, 2025
📍 Location: St. Olaf College | Northfield, Minnesota
🔗 Register here: https://www.ncclaweb.org/online-registration-payments/conference-registration

This year’s conference will feature keynote speaker Dr. John Tutino (Georgetown University), panel sessions, networking opportunities, and more. Whether you’re presenting or attending, we look forward to welcoming you!

NCCLA 2025 Conference Registration + Membership conferences | 2025 Conference Registration Only from $20.00 Conference Meal Packages from $15.00 2025 Conference Registration + Membership from $25.00

06/06/2024

The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, UW-Milwaukee is hiring for an Associate Director!

See post below for more information

09/25/2023

We had a successful Fall 2023 Conference "Understanding Latin America from the Local to the Global."

Thank you to all who participated and made this conference happen. Special thanks to Viterbo University for hosting the NCCLA this year!

08/23/2023

Mark your calendars and register for our annual conference!

September 21-23, 2023
Viterbo University (La Crosse, WI)
"Understanding Latin America from the Local to the Global"

Visit ncclaweb.org!!

02/16/2023

This past fall, we held a hybrid conference at Valparaiso University with the theme “The Interplay of Disciplines in Latin American and Latinx Studies.”

We had folks presenting from Chile, Peru, United States, Senegal, and India.

Stay tuned for announcements for our upcoming spring Teaching and Learning Workshop, and our next fall 2023 conference!

10/21/2020

The NCCLA, with the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, announces their Call for Papers for the 53rd Annual Conference entitled, "Racism, Pandemics, and Other Struggles for Latinxs and Latin America."

The conference will be fully remote.

Proposals from students, faculty, and independent scholars of all disciplines are welcome. Proposals (250-300 words) can be emailed to Megan Sheehan ([email protected]) by January 10, 2021.

For information on NCCLA Teaching and Research awards, visit uwm.edu/clacs/public-engagement/nccla/awards

09/04/2020

CLACS, UW-Milwaukee and our UW-Madison partners at Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies (LACIS) are collaborating on a fall webinar series focused on migration in the Americas. Hope you'll join us!

Seminar #1: “Gender, Sexuality, and Migration in the Americas” Wednesday, September 9th, 4:00-5:30 p.m. This seminar will feature panelists Sandibel Borges (Assistant Professor, Women’s and Gender Studies, Loyola Marymount University), Eithne Luibhéid (Professor and Director of Graduate S...