Info Session: Graduate Programs in Latin American Studies

Join an information session with our graduate advisor to learn more about our degree programs and how the Stone Center can support your academic and professional goals. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about the MA, PhD, or joint-degree programs, gain insight into the application process, and explore resources to support your research interests at Tulane.

Street Vendors, Immigrant Workers, and Building Communities Post-Katrina

Join the Department of History and the Stone Center for Latin American Studies for an author talk with Sarah Fouts on her book “Rebuilding New Orleans: Immigrant Laborers and Street Food Vendors in the Post-Katrina Era” (UNC Press, 2025). The book explores how Central American and Mexican communities that settled in New Orleans after Katrina—many of whom opened restaurants—shaped the city culturally and politically in the aftermath of the storm. Dr.

22nd Annual TUSCLA Conference 2025

The Stone Center is organizing the 22nd annual Tulane University Student Conference on Latin America (TUSCLA) on Friday, November 21st, 2025 at the 2nd floor of the LBC (Room 203 & 202). The Stone Center invites all undergraduate and graduate students, both inside and outside of the Latin American Studies programs, to come attend, present, or speak about their work on Latin America.

LBC Movie Night: Problemista

Join the LBC for a free screening of Problemista (2024)

Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream. From writer/director Julio Torres comes a surreal adventure through the equally treacherous worlds of New York City and the U.S. Immigration system.

Production year: 2024

Runtime: 98 minutes

Rating: R

TUdo bem!

Join the Department of Spanish and Portuguese 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 

terTUlia

Join the weekly Spanish language meet-up! Participants will have the opportunity to engage in Spanish conversation with other individuals. We will have different snacks from all over Latin America every week.

 

TerTUlia has relocated to the Cassat Courtyard due to renovations at the Newcomb Patio, and will remain there until further notice. 

 

 

terTUlia

Join the weekly Spanish language meet-up! Participants will have the opportunity to engage in Spanish conversation with other individuals. We will have different snacks from all over Latin America every week. 

 

TerTUlia has relocated to the Cassat Courtyard due to renovations at the Newcomb Patio, and will remain there until further notice. 

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