April 16, 2009
4pm-7pm
Brown University, Providence, RI
January 1, 2009 marked the fiftieth anniversary of the Cuban revolution. Many both on the island and across the world are wondering what the future holds for Cuba. The Choices Program is offering an afternoon seminar focusing on Contemporary Cuba. Participants will consider the historical forces that have shaped this island nation and explore the challenges and choices that lie ahead.
Scholar Presentation: Adrián López Denis
Participating teachers will hear from Adrián López Denis, Postdoctoral Fellow in International Humanities at the Cogut Center, Brown University.
Adrián's research interest is “Public Health and Popular Healing in Colonial Cuba.” He has recently returned from Cuba where he was leading a semester study program for Brown University students. He will be speaking about his recent experience in Cuba.
Cost for the institute is $45.00 and includes:
- snacks and beverages
- Contesting Cuba’s Past and Future and additional resources from the Choices Program
- Scholar Presentation
- Workshop led by the Choices staff
How to Register
Download the registration form. Attendance is limited. Registration forms will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 6, 2009
You may E-mail your application to: Choices@brown.edu
or fax to: 401-863-1247
or mail to:
The Choices Program
Watson Institute for International Studies
Brown University, Box 1948
Providence, RI 02912** if you are paying by check please mail in your registration with payment. Make check payable to "Brown University."
This workshop, offered by the Choices Program, is co-sponsored by Brown University's Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and the Cogut Center for the Humanities.
Please Note: Cancellations after April 14, 2009 will result in a $10 cancellation fee. If you register and do not show, you are responisble for the full cost of the workshop.
