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January
FIU's Díaz-Ayala Collection Receives Award from the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation
The grant will preserve valuable examples of Latin American heritage from various countries through the digitization of rare 78rpm sound recordings from 1900–1929 at the Green Library.
FIU News: Saving Endangered Languages, One Book at a Time
CRI Faculty Affiliate Dr. Phillip M. Carter has just coauthored a new book, "Languages in the World: How History, Culture, and Politics Shape Language."
2016 Jorge Pérez-López Student Award Competition
The Association for the Study of the Cuban Economy (ASCE) is accepting nominations for the best graduate and undergraduate student papers on the Cuban economy in its broader political, social, and cultural context.
Visiting Scholar Analyzes Crisis in Cuba's Care System
Dr. Elain Acosta González writes about the need to expand the social protection networks in light of the rapid aging of the island's population and the rising number of young and female emigrants.
FIU News: On the Cusp of Greatness: FIU Alumna Teresita Fernández Takes New York Art World by Storm
The artist's sculpture, "Fata Morgana," is the largest in the history of Madison Square Park and received one of the longest runs of any installation there. Its nine-month run concluded in January 2016.
CRI Faculty Affiliate Publishes Book on Anglo-Caribbean Diaspora in Cuba
The University Press of Florida has just released Dr. Andrea Queeley's "Rescuing Our Roots," based on her fieldwork in Santiago and Guantánamo, and analyzing local and regional identity formations as well as racial politics in revolutionary Cuba.
CRI in the News: "U.S. Universities Open a Permanent Site in Cuba"
El Nuevo Herald reports on the efforts of several U.S. academic institutions to establish exchange programs with Cuba. It also mentions FIU's summer training program for Cuban entrepreneurs, InCubando@FIU.
Spaces That Inspire at FIU
In a video interview with FIU News, CRI Faculty Affiliate Jaime Canavés shares how good architecture enhances people's lives.
CRI Director Invited to Lecture at UNC Chapel Hill
Dr. Jorge Duany will talk about the Cuban diaspora from a transnational perspective.
February
Announcing the Recipient of the 2016 Eliana Rivero Scholarship
Maikel Fariñas Borrego, a Ph.D. candidate in History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will conduct archival research on the civic associations of urban business people in Cuba between 1920 and 1958.
CRI Names New Visiting Scholar for Summer 2016
Historian Víctor Andrés Triay will conduct a series of oral histories with veterans of the Brigade 2506, who participated in the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961.
FIU News: Cuban Allure, American Seduction Exhibit to Open at Wolfsonian-FIU
"Promising Paradise" will feature hundreds of American-Cuban tourist trade products from 1920-1959, including travel brochures, posters, and promotional films that framed Cuba as an escape for wealthy Americans.
CRI in the News: "Cuba, from Antagonist to Diplomatic Player"
Agence France-Press interviews CRI Associate Director Sebastián Arcos about the recent meeting between the heads of the Catholic and Russian Orthodox churches in Havana.
CRI in the News: "Cuban Refugees Forge New Patterns into United States"
CBS Evening News interviewed CRI Director Jorge Duany on the recent migration of Cubans from Ecuador to the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Virgin of Charity: Cuban and Universal
Together with St. Thomas University, CRI cosponsored a symposium on the history of and popular devotion to the Virgin of Charity of Cobre.
March
FIU News | Obama's Cuba Visit Sparks Intense Debate at Community Forum
The Cuban Research Institute, together with the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, sponsored a conversation among experts with diverse opinions on the president's recent trip to Havana.
CRI Director to Write Book for Oxford University Press
Dr. Jorge Duany has received a contract to write a book-length manuscript for the Oxford University Press series entitled "What Everyone Needs to Know."
CRI in the News: "Cuban Millennials with Heads for Biz Meet Obama, Head for Training in Miami"
WLRN reporter Tim Padgett interviews several small business owners who will participate in InCubando@FIU, a summer program for Cuban entrepreneurs.
CRI in the News: "Changing Their Minds on Cuba"
The Atlantic reports on how Cuban Americans are slowly shifting their views on the embargo and on engaging with the communist government.
CRI in the News: "Obama's Visit to Cuba to Ensure Success of US-Cuba Rapprochement"
Sputnik News interviews CRI Director Jorge Duany on the eve of the president's historic visit to Havana.
Cubanist Will Join FIU History Department Faculty
Michael J. Bustamante, a Ph.D. candidate at Yale University, has been named Assistant Professor of Latin American History.
Announcing the 2016 Díaz-Ayala Library Travel Grants
The Cuban Research Institute, the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, and the FIU Libraries are pleased to announce the winners of this year's competition.
CRI Director Invited to Lecture in Gainesville
Dr. Jorge Duany will talk about "The Future of Cuba and the Cuban-American Community," hosted by Santa Fe College.
CRI Faculty Affiliate Serves as Fulbright Scholar
Jorge L. Esquirol was named Distinguished Chair in Latin American Law and Law and Development Studies at the University of Trento in Italy.
New CRI Visiting Scholar during 2016–17 Academic Year
Petra Kuivala, a doctoral student in Theology at the University of Helsinki in Finland, will conduct archival research and oral histories for her dissertation on "Identity and Development of the Catholic Church in Revolutionary Cuba, 1959–1986."
CRI in the News: "'Cuban Studies' Returns to Life with New Editors"
CRI recently organized the presentation of the latest issues of the academic journal, "Cuban Studies," with the participation of Drs. Alejandro de la Fuente, Carmelo Mesa-Lago, and Lillian Guerra.
April
CRI in the News: Cuba's Population Expected to Drop Dramatically over the Next Decade
In Cuba Today reports on our recent panel discussion about Cuba's demographic challenges.
Diario for Cuba Is Live!
A group of FIU journalism students has created a website to communicate news about Cuba.
"Emigration Will Be a Constant in the Foreseeable Future of Cuban Society"
CRI Director Jorge Duany participates in a dossier on Cuba's migrant experience, coordinated by the online journal "Cuban Posible."
Call for Papers | Reading Cuba: An Interdisciplinary Conference on Cuban & Cuban-American Literature
The Department of Modern Languages and the Cuban Research Institute invite submissions that examine the complex connections between culture and social praxis in Cuban literary texts.
CRI Visiting Scholar for Spring 2017
Lisandra Cuesta Vasallo will conduct research on Cuban rum brands for her master's thesis in design at the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico.
In Miami, Cuban Culture, No Passport Required
The New York Times cites FIU's own Guillermo J. Grenier and Corinna J. Moebius as experts on the history and culture of Little Havana.
FIU Will Sponsor Panel Discussion on Cuba in Berlin
The panel on "Cuba between the Past and the Future" will be held at Humboldt University on June 19, 2016, as part of the efforts to showcase FIU's preeminent scholarship and global successes.
May
FIU Supports Cuban Entrepreneurs Through New Summer Program
FIU welcomed the InCubando@FIU Fellows, a group of 15 young Cuban entrepreneurs who will be spending part of the summer in Miami, participating in a six–week business and intensive English program.
CRI in the News | Promise of Paradise in Havana, a World about Cuban Seduction
El Nuevo Herald reports on the current exhibit on view at the Wolfsonian-FIU, focusing on the mutual cultural influences between the United States and Cuba between the 1920s and 1950s.
CRI in the News | Bartenders Are Winning Cuba's Embrace of Capitalism, and Doctors Are Losing
Slate magazine reports that Cuban state employees are abandoning their jobs for higher-paying occupations in the private sector.
CRI in the News: "Why Some Cuban-Americans Are Conflicted about the Free Trips to Cuba"
Vivala Magazine reports on the dilemmas faced by the descendants of Cuban exiles as they contemplate a visit to the island that made their elders feel unwelcome and turned them into exiles.
Longtime CRI Collaborator Honored
The distinguished Cuban collector and independent researcher Emilio Cueto was awarded a doctorate in humane letters from St. Thomas University. Mr. Cueto has been a frequent lecturer at FIU and was the organizer of three concerts for the Classically Cuban series.
The Bearers of Sacred Sound: Ritual Oricha Musicians of Miami
Visiting Scholar Vicky Jassey has inauguared a digital archival project documenting Afro-Cuban drumming practices.
2016 Jorge Pérez-López Student Award Competition
The Association for the Study of the Cuban Economy (ASCE) is accepting nominations until May 30, 2016. ASCE is a nonpolitical, professional international association dedicated to the study of the Cuban economy in its broader political, social, and cultural context.
Nigeria by Way of Cuba: Where Beyoncé and Ibeyi Get Their Fierceness
The New Tropic magazine interviews CRI Faculty Affiliate Dr. Andrea Queeley and Ph.D. student in anthropology Alexander Fernández on the influence of African cultures in Cuba.
French Consul Edits Dossier for Academic Journal
Philippe Létrilliart, a member of CRI's Community Advisory Board, has compiled a special issue on "Miami, Crossroads of the Americas" for the prestigious journal "Problèmes d'Amérique latine."
June
CRI in the News | "Gustavo Pérez Firmat Analyzes and Entertains Us"
El Nuevo Herald's Olga Connor reviews Dr. Gustavo Pérez Firmat's recent lectures in Miami.
FIU in the News | Young Pioneers: How Cuban Entrepreneurs Are "Incubating" in Miami
WLNR Miami's Tim Padgett reports on FIU's training program for small business owners from Cuba.
CRI Director Lectures in Germany
Dr. Jorge Duany was invited to speak at Humboldt University in Berlin and at Heidelberg University.
Hemisphere Magazine Focuses on U.S.-Cuba Relations
Edited by Dr. Jorge Duany, the latest issue of the flagship publication of FIU's Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center examines the impact of the restoration of diplomatic ties between the United States and Cuba.
July
CRI in the News: "Cubans' Exodus to the U.S. Already Tops Last Fiscal Year's"
According to official data compiled by El Nuevo Herald, 44,353 Cubans arrived in the United States in fiscal year 2016, through various border points, airports, and by sea.
Cuba: Assessing the Reforms
The Association for the Study of the Cuban Economy (ASCE) held its 26th Annual Meeting on July 28–30 in Miami. The final program can be viewed here.
Cuban Entrepreneurs Return to the Island with Ideas, Connections, and Possibilities
At the beginning of July, a group of Cuban entrepreneurs completed the InCubando@FIU summer program, consisting of six weeks of basic business and intensive English classes on campus.
New Course on the Cuban Revolution
Incoming Professor Michael Bustamante will be teaching a class on Cuba's post-1959 history during the fall of 2016.
CRI Director Invited to Speak at Major Latino Meeting
Dr. Jorge Duany will participate in a workshop entitled "One Million in Florida: The Impact and Influence of Puerto Rican Migration," at the Annual Conference of the National Conference of La Raza (NCLR) in Orlando.
FIU Students Produce Independent News Site for Cuban Millennials
Professor Allan Richards writes about the experience of his FIU capstone journalism class with developing a Spanish-language, startup news site for Cuba.
Graduate Student Works in Oral History Project
Jorge Parellada is a research assistant in Dr. Víctor Andrés Triay's project on the veterans of the Bay of Pigs invasion.
August
CRI Fall 2016 Newsletter
Between January and July 2016, CRI sponsored or cosponsored 50 public events, including lectures, panel discussions, book presentations, film screenings, and a museum exhibit. More details are available in our latest newsletter.
CRI Director Invited to Deliver Keynote Address
Dr. Jorge Duany will reflect on the changing field of Cuban and Cuban-American studies at a conference organized by the Cuban Heritage Collection of the University of Miami Libraries.
CRI in the News | American Museum of Natural History's Cuba Exhibit Breaks Diplomatic Ground
Opening this fall, the exhibit will display the largest collection of Cuba's wildlife, cultural artifacts, and species ever assembled in the United States.
September
CRI Board Member Publishes Book on Cubanisms
Pedro G. Menocal details the diverse history of the Spanish language in Cuba, embracing the hilarious and historic value of words and their interpretations.
The 2016 FIU Cuba Poll
The report and results of the latest survey of Cuban-American public opinion, conducted by Drs. Guillermo J. Grenier and Hugh Gladwin, are available for download by following this link.
Advisory Board Member Publishes Legal Guide to Business in Cuba
Rolando Anillo, together with José R. Cot, provides important and practical guidance on how to successfully navigate the current legal system to help clients and businesses explore commercial transactions in the Cuban market.
New Book on the Private Sector of the Cuban Economy
Dr. Carmelo Mesa-Lago, a member of CRI's Community Advisory Board, coordinated a group of five experts to take 80 interviews in Cuba on the rapidly expanding "non-state sector" of the economy, including self-employed workers. The book will be presented at Books & Books in Coral Gables on January 27.
Former CRI Community Advisory Board Member Named French Ambassador to Nicaragua
The French President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs have appointed Philippe Létrilliart as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the French Republic. M. Létrilliart previously served as the French Consul in Miami and as a member of CRI's Community Advisory Board.
CRI in the News: Uva de Aragón Writes Detective Novel
El Nuevo Herald reviews Aragón's novel, "The Miracle of St. Lazarus," which was presented at FIU on September 8. Dr. Aragón is the former Associate Director of CRI.
U.S. Embassy in Havana, Year 1: What's in It for Academics?
Cuba Counterpoints asked five academics—including CRI Director Jorge Duany—to reflect upon the anniversary of the reestablishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States. In particular, they appraise the impact of these relations on scholarly and cultural exchanges between the two countries.
October
CRI in the News | Younger Latino Voters Favour Clinton over Trump
"The Australian" interviews FIU Professor of Sociology Guillermo Grenier about the changing preferences of Cuban-American voters in Little Havana.
CRI in the News | Clinton Likely to Deepen U.S.-Cuba Ties
U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will likely further advance the normalization of relations between the United States and Cuba and would seek to ease the restrictions with Havana, Cuban Research Institute Director Jorge Duany told Sputnik.
Educational Exchanges between Cuba and the U.S.
CRI Director Jorge Duany has been invited to lecture at Hampton University on the new opportunities for U.S.-Cuba exchanges.
Meet the 2016 José Antonio Echeverría Scholar
The José Antonio Echeverría Foundation has announced that this year's grant will be awarded to Katheryne Mena.
CRI in the News: "FIU Student Receives José Antonio Echeverría Scholarship"
Katheryne Mena, a third-year major in politics, was awarded $4,000 to cover part of her tuition, books, and other educational expenses.
Conference on New Directions in Cuban Studies
Several FIU faculty members and graduate students will participate in the meeting organized by the Cuban Heritage Collection of the University of Miami Libraries. The program features CRI Director Jorge Duany, who will deliver the keynote address, as well as Guillermo J. Grenier, Danielle Clealand, Michael J. Bustamante, and Corinna J. Moebius.
CRI Director Writes about the Cuban Migration Crisis
The latest issue of Foreign Affairs Latinoamérica on the political effects of migration includes an essay by Jorge Duany.
CRI Cosponsors Lecture on Cuban Jews
Dr. Rosa Perelmuter will review the memories of the Holocaust and its reception by the Jews of Cuba, as part of the FIU Jewish Studies colloquium series at the Jewish Museum of Florida in Miami Beach.
November
Call for Applications | Díaz-Ayala Library Travel Grants
The Cuban Research Institute (CRI), the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center (LACC), and the Florida International University Libraries are pleased to request applications from scholars and graduate students for the 2017 Díaz-Ayala Library Travel Grants.
Call for Applications | Goizueta Graduate Fellowships
The Cuban Heritage Collection of the University of Miami Libraries is calling for applications for its graduate fellowships for doctoral research.
Program for the Classically Cuban Concert
You can download the program for "A Century of Cuban Music, 1840–1940," featuring pianist José Ruiz Elcoro, percussionist Héctor Polanco, and, as special guest, soprano Eglise Gutiérrez.
CRI in the News | Will the Cuban Adjustment Act Change during the Trump Era?
Yahoo News reports on the strong questioning of the law as part of president-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises to restrict migration to the United States.
CRI in the News | Trump's Victory Casts Chilly Shadow over Cuban Thaw
The Spanish newspaper El País quotes CRI Director Jorge Duany on the future of U.S. policy toward Cuba.
Program for "Reading Cuba: An Interdisciplinary Conference on Cuban and Cuban-American Literature"
More than 70 scholars, writers, and graduate students participated in the event, held at FIU on November 9–10, 2016.
CRI Community Advisory Board Member Named Executive Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
Dr. Sergio González-Arias will join the executive team of FIU's Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in January 2017.
December
Green School Professors Release Books on Castro and Cuba
Drs. Brian Latell and Jonathan Rosen recently published works on Cuba, both tackling Fidel Castro's legacy and the future of U.S.-Cuban relations.
Coral Gables Museum to Honor FIU Art Historian
Professor Emeritus Juan Martínez will be recognized at the exhibit premiere of "Cuban Art in the 20th Century: Cultural Identity and the International Avant Garde."
Classically Cuban Concert Helps Preserve the Island's Musical Heritage
The 12th installment of CRI's signature concert series was dedicated to concert and salon music in Cuba between 1840 and 1940.
New Member of CRI's Community Advisory Board
CRI welcomes Sissi Rodríguez, who recently joined the board. She is the Executive Director of Roots of Hope, a nonprofit organization focused on connecting young Cubans on and off the island.
FIU News | FIU Community Reacts to Fidel Castro's Death
FIU students, faculty, staff, and alumni share their reactions to and reflections on the news of Fidel Castro's death.
CRI Director Invited to Participate in Panel Discussion on Cuba at UCLA Fowler Museum
The panel, entitled "State of Affairs: Cuba Today," will address Cuban cultural identity, tourism, and the reinsertion of Cuba into a global market.