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Talk "Untimeliness, Emergency, Emergence" by Professor Carlos Colmenares Gil

The Graduate Center for Literary Research (GCLR) is pleased to invite you to for a talk by Carlos Colmenares Gil from Indiana University Bloomington for a presentation titled "Untimeliness, Emergency, Emergence," on January 27 at 12 pm.

What’s Next for Venezuela? An Area Global Initiative Webinar

Join the Center for Latin America and Iberian Research for a virtual discussion on the current crisis in Venezuela and the aftermath of the U.S. military intervention, taking place on January 22, at 2 pm. Panelists will examine the challenges related to governance, democracy, global and U.S. politics, and potential future scenarios.

Writing in the Galleries: Creative Session with Graduate Student Nadia Escalante

We are pleased to announce that graduate student Nadia Escalante will participate in Writing in the Galleries, a creative event organized by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. This session takes place on January 17 from 11:15 am to 12:45 pm, for a creative writing session open to all.

Professor Juan Pablo Lupi to Serve as Next Faculty Director of the Graduate Center for Literary Research

The Department is pleased to announce that Professor Juan Pablo Lupi will serve as the next Faculty Director of the Graduate Center for Literary Research (GCLR) at UC Santa Barbara.

Writing in the Galleries: Creative Session with Professor Omar Pimienta and Nadia Escalante

We are pleased to announce that Professor Omar Pimienta and graduate student Nadia Escalante will participate in Writing in the Galleries, an event organized by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Join us on November 15, from 11:15 am to 12:45 pm, for a creative writing session open to all.

Virtual Open House: Explore Our Graduate Studies Program

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at UC Santa Barbara invites prospective graduate students to a Virtual Open House on November 7 at 10 am (Pacific Time) via Zoom. This session will feature current graduate students and alumni who will share their experiences and insights about academic life at UC Santa Barbara and beyond.

Fall 2025 Graduate Admissions Webinar Series: Registration Now Open

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese is pleased to announce that dates for the 'Fall 2025 Graduate Admissions Webinar Series' are now available and open for registration.

Scholars in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Awarded for Lifetime Achievements

Distinguished Professor Antonio Cortijo Ocaña and Professor Silvia Bermúdez are featured in 'The Current' in the article “Lifetime Achievements in Spanish and Portuguese Scholarship.” The piece highlights how their decades of research, teaching, and mentorship have made lasting contributions to the fields of Iberian, Mediterranean, and Feminist Studies, fostering cultural understanding and inspiring generations of students.