Drawing on a distinguished faculty with multidisciplinary experience and a long history of research expertise in Latin America, the Center for Latin American Studies at Stanford University (CLAS) offers academic programs for students, coordinates a range of academic conferences and lectures that span varied geographic regions and diverse academic disciplines, and fosters interdisciplinary research for students and faculty by providing fellowships and funding opportunities. Since its founding more than 40 years ago, the Center has regularly hosted eminent scholars, noted public figures, and internationally-prominent policy makers.

Congratulations, Class of 2009!

On Sunday, June 14, 2009, Bolivar House celebrated the graduation of nine candidates to the Master of Arts degree in Latin American Studies:

. Lynda Joelle Abend
. James Alexander Burleson-Porras
. Mariana González Insua
. Paola Andrea Kim
. Kathleen Eleanor Leary
. Megan E. May
. Elena María Duncan Pérez
. Joshua Ryan Stech (not pictured)
. Johann Strauss

Also recognized (not pictured):

. Alejandro Peter Zaffaroni, BA in History and International Relations with Interdisciplinary Honors in Latin American Studies
. Melissa Morales, BA in International Relations with Minor in Latin American Studies
. Victoria Chapman Harman, BA in Classics with Minor in Latin American Studies

The Center for Latin American Studies extends congratulations and best wishes to all its graduates. ¡Adelante!