Unlocking the Cuban Heritage Collection Bringing Cuba Past and Present into the Classroom

Thursday, July 7 2011, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thursday, July 7th,th, 2011, 10:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Elene Daz-Versn Amos Conference Room, Roberto C. Goizueta PavilionPavilion Elene Daz-Versn Amos Conference Room, Roberto C. Goizueta Otto G. Richter Library, University of Miami Coral Gables Campus Otto G. Richter Library, University of Miami Coral Gables Campus 1300 Memorial Drive (2nd Floor), Coral Gables, Florida 33146

Get to know the vast resources available for teaching, learning, and research at the University of Miami Libraries Cuban Heritage Collection. Learn practical approaches for primary sources, both digital and and physical formats, classroom. using primary sources, in in both digital physical formats, in yourin your classroom. The schedule includes: Schedule includes: The Cuban Heritage Collection: Resources, Services, and Programs Mara R. Estorino, Deputy Chair, Cuban Heritage Collection, Richter Library The Cuban Heritage Collection: Resources, Services, and Programs Maria Estorino, Deputy Chair, Cuban Heritage Collection, Otto G. Richter Library Accessible Sources: Teaching with Digital Documents Jameatris Johnson & Meiyolet Digital Education Accessible Sources: Teaching withMendez,Documents& Outreach Librarians, Richter Library Jameatris Johnson and Meiyolet Mendez, Using Theatrical Resources in Spanish Richter Library Education & Outreach Librarians, Otto G. and Social Studies Classrooms Lillian Manzor, Associate Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures Using Theatrical Resources in Spanish and Social Studies Classrooms Seating is limited. RSVP by Friday, July 1st 2011 to chc@miami.edu Lillian Manzor, Associate Professor, Modern ,Languages and Literatures or 305-284-4900. Refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited. RSVP by Friday, July 1st, 2011 to chc@miami.edu or 305-284-4900. Refreshments will be provided. This seminar is sponsored by The Miami Consortium for Latin American and Caribbean Studies This Workshop is Sponsored by for Miami Consortium In the spirit of collaboration and knowledge transfer, the CenterThe Latin for Latin American and Caribbean Center American Studies (CLAS) at UM and the LatinAmerican and Carribbean Studies (LACC) at FIU joined forces to become the Miami Consortium for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. The Consortium unites Miamis dominant public and private universities around a hemispheric educational agenda that builds on the citys status as a commercial and cultural gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean as well as both institutions long traditions of excellence in educational programs focused on the region. This partnership was recently solidified when the Miami Consortium received a federal Title VI grant and was deemed a National Resource Center (NRC) by the Department of Education. With the designation of a NRC, the Consortium has been able to pursue our mission of promoting scholarly knowledge and stimulating public awareness of all aspects of the regions cultures and societies.

A free training seminar for college and university faculty A free training seminar for college and university faculty