Mapping Memories: Cuban Exiles Navigate Home

This flyer promotes the lecture "Mapping Memories: Cuban Exiles Navigate Home" by Patricia L. Price, the Dean of Academic Affairs at Stella & Charles Guttman Community College, City University of New York, Manhattan. This lecture was held on November 16, 2015 at Modesto M. Maidique Campus, Green Library 220.

Confiscated Properties in Cuba: Revisiting the Issue of Legal Settlements after D17- A Panel Discussion

This flyer promotes a panel discussion titled "Confiscated Properties in Cuba: Revisiting the Issue of Legal Settlements after D17". The panelists will discuss the legal and economic implications of dealing with the private properties confiscated by the Cuban revolutionary government from both Cuban and non-Cuban actors. Confirmed participants include: Rolando Anillo, President, Cuban Claims Association Pedro G. Menocal, Partner, Gutierrez Bergman Boulris, PLLC Jose Gabilondo, Associate Professor of Law, FIU Matias F. Travieso-Diaz, retired partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. This event was held on November 12, 2015 FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Rafael Diaz Balart Hall 1000

The Mariel Exodus, 35 Years Later: Impacts in the U.S. and Cuba- A Symposium

This flyer promotes an event called "The Mariel Exodus, 35 Years Later: Impacts in the U.S. and Cuba", a symposium on the massive migrant wave from Mariel Harbor in Cuba to Key West, Florida. Among the participants in this symposium are Dr. Jesus J. Barquet, New Mexico State University, Dr. Julio Capo Jr, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Dr. Eduardo Gamarra, Florida International University, Dr. Guillermo J. Grenier, Florida International University, Dr. Lillian Guerra, University of Florida, Kate Dupes Hawk,independent scholar, Dr. Eliana Rivero, University of Arizona, and Dr. Abel Sierra Madero, New York University.The event was held on October 30, 2015 at FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Graham Center 150.

Puerto Ricans in the Empire: Tobacco Growers and U.S. Colonialism

This flyer promotes the event "Puerto Ricans in the Empire: Tobacco Growers and U.S. Colonialism", a book presentation by Author Teresita A. Levy. The book focuses on the relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States in the tobacco-leaf market. Teresita Levy is an associate professor of Latin American and Puerto Rican studies at Lehman College, City University of New York, and the associate director of the Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies at the Graduate Center. This event was held on August 24, 2015 at the Florida International University, Modesto A Maidique Campus, DM 445.

The Virgin of Charity of Cobre

This flyer promotes a lecture by Cuban attorney and scholar Emilio Cueto called " The Virgin of Charity of Cobre". Cueto will discuss the origins and developments of the devotion to the Virgin of Charity of Cobre among Cubans on the Island and abroad. This event was conducted in Spanish, held on September 17, 2015 at FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus DM 445.

Broadcasting Modernity

This flyer promotes the event "Broadcasting Modernity: Cuban Commercial Television, 1950-1960" , a book presentation by author and television historian Yeidy Rivero, with comments by Jorge Duany. Rivero will speak on the Cuban television industry enabling different institutions to convey the nation's progress, democracy, and education, among other things. This event was co-presented by the Cuban Heritage Collection of the University of Miami Libraries and held on September 9, 2015 at FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus DM 445.

Teaching Music to Cuban Children

This flyer promotes a lecture by Eurydice Losada called "Teaching Music to Cuban Children", which discusses the results of research on the development of musical skills among Cuban children from 8 to 11 years old. Losada is a Cuban pianist, choir director and academic. This lecture was held in Spanish at the FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, DM 445 on September 29,2015.

The Spanish Influence on Dance in Cuba

This flyer promotes the event "The Spanish Influence on Dance in Cuba", a lecture by Irene Rodriguez, an experienced Cuban dancer and dance company owner. The lecture was held on October 20, 2015 at FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Green Library 220.

Cuban Literature in Exile

This flyer promotes a lecture by Zoe Valdes on recent literary trends, works, and authors of Cuban origin living outside the island. Valdes was born in Havana, Cuba and is the authors of 32 novels. This lecture was conducted in Spanish, held on October 28, 2015 at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Graham Center, Room 140.

Lecture by Lawrence Small, given at Florida International University, January 12, 2001

Lawrence Small discusses the initiatives of the Smithsonian, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum's travelling exhibits and collaborations with Florida International University. University President Modesto Maidique speaks. Introduction and welcoming remarks by Dahlia Morgan.

Lecture by Glenn. D. Lowry, given at Florida International University, February 17, 2006

Glenn D. Lowry's lecture "Rethinking the Modern" focuses on the Museum of Modern Art as a place as well as the concept of modern art. Introduction by Stacy de la Grana. President Modesto Maidique speaks. Dahlia Morgan introduces Glenn D. Lowry.

Lecture by Arnold Lehman, given at Florida International University, October 13, 2000

Arnold Lehman discusses how the Brooklyn Museum influenced him and others though annecdotal stories and shares the new mission and the new direction for cultivating increased interest and visitation to the museum by exploring the museum's history. He also discusses the exhibit Sensation, a collection of contemporary art owned by Charles Saatchi, which generated controversy in New York when it was first exhibited at the museum in 1997. FIU President Modesto Maidique introduces Dahlia Morgan. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.