Across the rich landscapes of the Andean region and beyond, indigenous artists like Mama Santusa Quispe are creating more than just tapestries; they are weaving stories of identity and community. Thousands of miles away, their cultural expressions have found a new home at The Ohio State University, where Michelle Wibbelsman, associate professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, leads efforts to build meaningful connections rooted in cultural preservation and collaboration.
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Center for Latin American Studies awarded $645,000 grant
The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) is the recipient of a $645,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State that will bring 20 student leaders from Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic to the Ohio State campus for three consecutive summers to participate in a four-week academic residency.
A deep dive into Quechua: Nikolas King's immersive FLAS Fellowship experience
Nikolas King had a unique experience while in Peru studying Quechua as a Foreign Language and Area Studies fellowship award recipient. For his two-month long fellowship, King resided in his private tutor’s home, located in the city of Lima. While there, he participated in immersive language lessons. His tutor is a native Quechua speaker who works in the field of anthropology.
Immersed in language and culture: Paul Renner's FLAS journey
Paul Renner spent his summer fully immersing himself in the Portuguese language during his three-month stay in São Paulo, Brazil. Renner, a third-year majoring in biology and public affairs, is a recipient of a Foreign Language and Area Studies fellowship, which supported his studies at Tulane University’s “Summer in Brazil,” as well as an intensive foreign language program through CET Academic Programs.