Upcoming Events

Lecture Series, Fall 2008

The Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies is pleased to announce its lecture series for Fall, 2008 offering two lectures relative to the culture and civilization of Brazil. Both lectures are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served after each lecture.

November 17, 2008 - 5:00 p.m. - Craig-Lee Hall 102
Um olhar sobre a Amazonia indigena: os Yanomami do Brasil
Presented by Dr. Gale Goodwin Gomez, Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Rhode Island College, on the Yanomami Indians of Brazil. Dr. Goodwin Gomez has been studying the languages and culture of the Yanomami in Brazil since 1984. She is also active in promoting the rights of indigenous peoples. Her most recent fieldwork was in March, 2008, while on sabbatical leave.

November 24, 2008 - 5:00 pm - Craig-Lee Hall 102
Bossa Nova: Musica e a Ditadura (1964-84)
Presented by Dr. Dario Borim, on Brazilian music in the dictatorship years (1964-84). Dr. Dario Borim is the Chair of the Portuguese Department at UMass Dartmouth. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Portuguese language, Luso-Brazilian literature, cinema, theater, and music. He is also a translator, creative writer, concert producer, and radio programmer at WUMD.

For more information, contact Professor Lisa Godinho at 456-8029 or LGodinho@ric.edu or Marie Fraley, Associate Director at 456-8476 or MFraley1@ric.edu