Events
Conference: Exploring the Legacies of Authoritarianism in Latin America: Archival Research and Collective Memory
- Panelists: Ludmila da Silva Catela (Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, Argentina), Lucia Grinberg (Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), Samantha Quadrat (Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil). Moderated by Keila Grinberg (Center for
- 12:30 pm
- 4130 Posvar Hall
Investigating the legacies of authoritarian regimes in Latin America often means confronting the silences embedded within official records, personal testimonies, and collective memory. In this panel, Latin American historians Samantha Quadrat, Lucia Grinberg, and Ludmila Catela da Silva will share their experiences researching archives and engaging with collective memory to examine the military dictatorships that shaped Brazil and Argentina from the 1960s to the 1980s.
Presentation: Mal Goode: A Celebration of His Life and Work
- 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- O’Hara Student Center
Celebrate the life and legacy of Mal Goode, a fierce local advocate for Pittsburgh’s Black community. He challenged the police, politicians, and segregation, while providing Black listeners a radio voice that captured their experience before Jackie Robinson dared ABC leadership to give him a chance on TV. Goode was uncompromising in his belief that network news needed Black voices and perspectives if it were to authentically reflect the nation’s complexities and speak to all Americans. His success at ABC initiated the slow integration of network news. Goode’s life and work were remarkable, and his struggles and achievements speak to larger issues of American life and the African American experience.
Dr. Wayne Dawkins, professor of multimedia journalism at Morgan State University, Professor Joe Trotter of Carnegie Mellon University and Brian Cook, Multimedia Journalist will speak. Grandchildren Randy Wilburn and Christee Goode Laster will add their reflections. Pitt history professors Liann Tsoukas and Rob Ruck, whose biography, Mal Goode Reporting: The Life and Work of a Black Broadcast Trailblazer, was recently published by the University of Pittsburgh Press, will contribute remarks.
Conference: Authoritarianism, Memory, and Human Rights in Latin America
- Dora María Téllez; Michel Gobat; Sheila Velez-Martinez; Hugo Rojas; Samantha Quadrat; Keila Grinberg; Lucia Grinberg; Ludmila da Silva Catela; Barbara Weinstein; José Cheibub; Roberto Simon; Lara Putnam: Laura Gotkowitz
- 9:15 am
- Center for Urbane Education, 4th Floor Posvar Hall
In 2024, Brazil marks the 60th anniversary of the military coup that initiated a 21-year dictatorship. This coup was part of a broader wave of military interventions across South America, leading to authoritarian regimes in Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, and Argentina. Although most of these regimes dissolved by the early 1990s, authoritarianism remains a significant element in Latin America’s political memory.
This conference brings together scholars from Latin America and the United States to examine the intersections of authoritarian governance, collective memory, and the ongoing struggle for justice and human rights across the region. Key topics include the role of political parties under authoritarian regimes, grassroots memory initiatives, transitional justice efforts, and the pressing challenge of strengthening democratic resilience in the face of resurgent authoritarianism.
9:15 Welcome remarks: Keila Grinberg, Lara Putnam, Sheila Velez-Martinez
9:30-11:30 am
Session 1: Memory, human rights and authoritarianism
Chair: Keila Grinberg (Pitt)
Samantha Quadrat (Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil)
Ludmila da Silva Catela (Universidade Nacional de Cordoba, Argentina)
Hugo Rojas (Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Chile)
Discussants: Laura Gotkowitz (Pitt) and Sheila Velez Martinez (Pitt)
lunch
1 -3 pm
Session 2: Politics under Authoritarian Regimes
Chair: Lara Putnam (Pitt)
Lucia Grinberg (Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil):
Roberto Simon (independent scholar)
Barbara Weinstein (New York University)
Discussants: José Cheibub (Pitt)
Coffee break
3:15 – 4:30 pm Keynote speaker: Dora Maria Telles (Harvard University): Authoritarianism, Once Again: Memories and Reflections
Discussant: Michel Gobat (Pitt)
4:30- 6 pm: Reception and book launch
Information Session: Emerging Latino Communities Conversations
- 10:30 am
- Room 1154, Public Health Building - 1030 De Soto St., 15261
This Valentine's Day, show your support for our emerging Latino communities by learning more about their rights, available resources, and how you can help. Join us for a special meeting where we'll discuss ways to protect and empower our families, friends, and neighbors. Whether you're seeking information, offering support, or just want to connect with others who care, this is the perfect way to stand in solidarity and share the love.
Open to ALL students, faculty, staff, and community
We hope to get new practice, writing, and research collaborations underway!
Supported by the Center for Health Equity and the Center for Latin American Studies
Conference: Keynote: Authoritarianism, Memory, and Human Rights in Latin America
- Keynote speaker: Dora María Téllez (Harvard University): Authoritarianism, Once Again: Memories and Reflections; Discussant: Michel Gobat (Pitt)
- 3:15 pm
- 4310 Center for Urban Education
In 2024, Brazil marks the 60th anniversary of the military coup that initiated a 21-year dictatorship. This coup was part of a broader wave of military interventions across South America, leading to authoritarian regimes in Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, and Argentina. Although most of these regimes dissolved by the early 1990s, authoritarianism remains a significant element in Latin America’s political memory.
This conference brings together scholars from Latin America and the United States to examine the intersections of authoritarian governance, collective memory, and the ongoing struggle for justice and human rights across the region. Key topics include the role of political parties under authoritarian regimes, grassroots memory initiatives, transitional justice efforts, and the pressing challenge of strengthening democratic resilience in the face of resurgent authoritarianism.
Student Club Activity: Kya Baat Hai! Conversation Hour
- Hiba Siddiqui
- 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Global Hub
Student Club Activity: AddVerse
- Guilherme Meletti Yazbek
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Global Hub
Student Club Activity: Ethiopian & Eritrean Association Auction for Brighter Generation
- 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
- Tepper School of Business, Simmons Auditorium A at Carnegie Mellon University
Join EESA for their exciting auction event, featuring traditional art, clothing, jewelry, and more! They are partnering with Brighter Generation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting students in Ethiopia, which all proceeds from the auction will go towards.
Enjoy plenty of cultural snacks and finger foods, along with a jazz performance by students from EESA and other showcases of art and talent.
Reserve your ticket: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfesb3MJ9aUrTE5oDjb86T963hH7g3c...
Information Session: Chats withTharia
- Zharia White
- 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Global Hub
Are you an international student at Pitt looking to connect, or interested in connecting with international students? Stop by the Nook in the Global Hub on Tuesdays, between 2 and 4 pm during Spring semester, to chat with OIS Outreach Coordinator Zharia White from the Office of International Services!
Information Session: Spring 2025 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours
- Molly McSweeney
- 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
- Global Hub
Attention: Undergraduate students! Are you looking to gain experience that will help prepare you for a globally-connected job market? Stop by Drop-In Hours to learn more about getting the Global Distinction added to your academic transcript, receiving special recognition at graduation, and standing out to prospective employers!
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