Category: Latin American and Caribbean History

Welcome, New Faculty Members!

Welcome, Ashley Brown and Patrick Iber! Ashley joins us as an Assistant Professor of History and Afro-American Studies and Patrick joins us as Assistant Professor of Latin American and International History. We look forward to their contributions to our intellectual community for many years to come.

Latin America and the Making of Global Human Rights Politics

Patrick William Kelly 2015-2017 A.W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow Friday, February 10, 2017 12:00-1:00 PM Banquest Room, University Club We live in a world where the idea of “human rights” animates people across the globe. But what are the roots of our era of global human rights politics? Kelly’s talk draws on case studies of Brazil, …

The Trial Nobody Expected: A Tale of Torture, Music, and Human Rights in the Americas

Professor Steve Stern History, UW–Madison Monday, September 19, 2016 3:30 PM 212 University Club Building This is an extraordinary true-life story. It’s a tale of murder, human rights, and social justice in the Americas. It’s about the power of music in tumultuous times – and also, the power of historical knowledge and the humanities in …

Steve Stern to receive Hilldale Award in Arts and Humanities

Professor Stern has been selected to receive the Hilldale Award in the Arts and Humanities for 2015-16. Given annually since 1986-87, the Hilldale Awards recognize distinguished career contributions to teaching, research and service. One faculty member is honored in each division. Recipients receive a $7,500 cash prize. Steve will be honored by Chancellor Blank at …