People - UF Center for Latin American Studies UF Center for Latin American Studies UF Center for Latin American Studies About Our History Governance Faculty Resources Contributing to the Center People Center-Based Faculty Affiliate Faculty MALAS Students Center Staff Visiting & Research Scholars Faculty Advisory Council History of Directors Charles Wood Thesis Award Winners Academics Why LAS? Graduate Programs Undergraduate Programs LAS Specializations LAS Courses Cross-Listing Policies Student Funding Academic & Funding Forms Study Abroad Florida-Brazil Linkage Institute (FBLI) Outreach K-16 Professional Development Teacher Resources Virtual Exchange Library Travel Grants Cultural Events Language & Careers Program Highlights Latin American and Caribbean Collection Latin American Business Environment (LABE) International Ethnography Lab Master's in Development Practice Tropical Conservation & Development News & Events Calendar of events Event support request form Annual conference Stories from the Center The Latinamericanist Sign up for our email newsletters Alumni Alumni profiles LAS Alumni Awards Alumni update form LAS Alumni Board Alumni roll call Make a donation! Make a Gift! Academic Programs Prospective Students Directory Calendar of Events Blog Welcome to UF-LAS Welcome to UF-LAS Prospective Students Current Students Alumni Center Community The UF Center for Latin American Studies has a combined 180 Center-based and affiliate faculty members who contribute a wide range of expertise to the University of Florida and the field of Latin American Studies at large. More information about our Center faculty, staff, students, and scholars can be found in the below directories. Center-Based Faculty The Center has 20+ Center-based faculty members and professional staff with expertise in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. View our Faculty Directory! You may also search the Faculty Geographic Expertise map below for faculty experts in specific geographic regions. Affiliate Faculty The Center for Latin American Studies draws on the expertise of over 160 distinguished faculty affiliates housed in colleges and professional schools across campus. View our affiliate faculty directory Center Staff The staff at the Center for Latin American Studies are an essential part of the Center's everyday functions. Staff members process travel arrangements, course registration and more for our faculty, students, and scholars. Center staff also provide support with marketing and event efforts. View our staff directory MALAS Students Students pursuing a Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MALAS) come from diverse backgrounds and are an integral part of the Center. As part of their degree program, Center students select from 14 interdisciplinary specializations. Learn more about our MALAS students Visiting Scholars The Center for Latin American Studies hosts various visiting scholars, who help enrich our student's curriculum and faculty research. See our visiting scholars Faculty Advisory Council The Center for Latin American Studies' Faculty Advisory Council is composed of Center-based and affiliate faculty representatives, ex-officio members, and a Council Chair. View our Faculty Advisory Council members Apply Now Make A Gift Events University of Florida University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611 UF Operator: (352) 392-3261 Resources UF Home ONE.UF Webmail MyUFL E-Learning Directory Campus Weather Campus Map Student Tours Academic Calendar Campus Events Disability Services Quick Links Apply to the Program LAS Faculty Directory Student Funding LAS Courses