Current work on colonial Latin American architectural history has mined the archive to uncover the presence of often-overlooked architectural agents. They might be described in archival documents as "indio," or "mestizo" or "negro," or simply not named at all. This one-day conference brings together new scholarship that demonstrates ways of overcoming the limits of the archive, which is, by its nature, shaped by social power, imperial interests, and national histories.

Globally, large cities are facing growing water crisis driven by climate variability, rapid urbanization, aging infrastructure and weak governance. This seminar uses megacities such as Mexico City, as a case study to examine the physical, social, and institutional drivers of urban water insecurity, and public health implications of unreliable and unsafe water. Strategies for building more resilient and equitable urban water systems through integrated “One Water” approaches will also be discussed.

The Haitian Revolution was a moment of radical transformation, marked by the abolition of slavery, achieved through the actions of the enslaved themselves, and culminating in the creation of the first independent Black state in the Americas. Long treated as marginal within grand narratives of the Age of Atlantic Revolutions, this profoundly radical event has, over the past thirty years, been largely “unsilenced” by historians, thanks in part to the recovery and close reading of previously neglected sources.

Natalia Garbiras-Diaz (Harvard University)

Virtuoso guitarist, composer, and arranger Geovane Santos brings his unmistakable artistry to a rich, intimate setting with strings at the Marigny Opera House. Blending the lyrical beauty of Afro-Brazilian rhythms, the sophistication of jazz, and the elegance of classical textures, this performance showcases Santos’ original works reimagined in a cinematic soundscape.

This interdisciplinary seminar series on Informal Settlements and Health will explore the complex relationships between informal urbanization and health, with a focus on urban areas across Latin America. The series brings together faculty, students, and invited speakers from public health, urban planning, and the social sciences to examine how structural, spatial, and environmental factors intersect with health outcomes in informal settlements and other precarious urban contexts. 

The Tulane Global Humanities Center will host its inaugural symposium on Tulane's campus on January 22-23, 2026.  The theme of the symposium is Global Port Cities. Dr. Arjun Appadurai will deliver the keynote address.

Professor and author Yuri Herrera will participate in this session with Myrian J.A. Chancy from Scripps College, where the two will discuss Port Cities Fiction and Diaspora. The conversation will be moderated by Professor Chelsea Stieber.

Join the weekly Spanish language meet-up! Participants will have the opportunity to engage in Spanish conversation with other individuals. 

Join the Spanish and Portuguese Department for a weekly Portuguese language 

meet-up! All language levels are welcome, and participants will have the opportunity to engage in informal conversation. New homemade desserts will also be provided every week. If you have any questions, please reach out to portuguese@tulane.edu 

Upcoming meetings:

Friday, January 16: 2 pm

Friday, January 23: 11 am

Friday, January 30: 4 pm

M.A.R.I. Lunch Talks bring guest speakers to MARI for engaging seminars covering diverse topics in Mesoamerican archaeology, history, and ethnography, as well as studies from other world regions. Follow M.A.R.I. on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about their Lunch Talk Series.