Winter 2006

Issue number 1

A Message from the Director Nicolas Shumway
A Collection that Speaks Volumes The Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection Is a Magnet for Researchers from around the World
¡Viva el Blanton! Showcasing one of the nation's strongest collections of Latin American art, UT's newest museum redefines the museum experience and makes art accessible
Artes Américas Crossing Borders with Art
Bravo Missa UT Chamber Singers Perform Missa in Brazil for First Time Since 1810
Coming Together through Conferences LLILAS hosted 16 conferences and symposia throughout the 2005-2006 academic year
A Nun, an Alpaca, and the Villa Miseria: One Student's Postcard from Buenos Aires Stephanie Pitts is a great example of the way that study abroad programs make a difference in students' lives—and the lives of the people they meet
Bringing the People to the Arts Educators Travel to Mexico for a Month-Long Cultural Event
Broadening the Discourse on Latin America Through Books These works, ranging from history to anthropology to philosophy offer unique perspective and insight into the perennial themes of suffering, work, politics, and hope
Go. See. Do. Study Abroad Programs Take UT Students to the Heart of Latin America
Preserving the Pastaza Dr. Sierra and his colleagues promote environmental conservation through strategic land management
Etc. LANIC projects; Ann Hartness and Gregory Knapp receive awards
Faculty Rising Stars of UT's Latin Americanist Faculty
Visiting Professors for 2005-2006 at LLILAS