Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies

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What We Do

The Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies is dedicated to the promotion and support of Portuguese studies at the college.

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The Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies (IPLWS) is designed to be a nucleus of interaction for the benefit of Rhode Island College students and the larger Portuguese-speaking community of Rhode Island.

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What We Do

The IPLWS is dedicated to fostering connections between the college and Lusophone communities in the region and pursuing scholarly research and cultural projects related to the Portuguese language and Lusophone cultures.

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Support the Preservation of Local Portuguese Cultural Heritage

Help us document and preserve Rhode Island's Portuguese Cultural Heritage at Rhode Island College!

The Joseph George Ray Portuguese American Archives Endowed Fund will help support the cataloging and preservation of the collection, sponsor internship and research opportunities for RIC students and support cultural events related to the collection.

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