Conference on urban issues in Latin America to be hosted by UF

January 16, 2009

Gainesville, Fla. — The title of the 58th Annual Conference of the University of Florida Center for Latin American Studies is “The Urban Divide in Latin America: Challenges and Strategies for Social Inclusion.” The conference will take place Jan. 28-30, 2009 at the Reitz Student Union on the UF campus. The conference is co-sponsored by the UF College of Design, Construction and Planning.

This multidisciplinary conference will bring together scholars and professionals who are dedicated to improving the quality of life in urban Latin America. This forum will provide participants an opportunity to share their research and experiences, and to engage in dialogue to generate ideas and identify solutions to advance social inclusion in Latin American cities. Approximately 150 individuals from Latin America and the U.S. are expected to attend.

Online conference registration is available until Jan. 26 at http://conferences.dce.ufl.edu/LAS/. On-site registration also will be available for attendees with cash or check payment.