Current Contests

Annual Photo Contest- 2009

Everyone has that special portrait of an experience abroad that brings nostalgia and happy memories. We invite you to submit yours!

The Center for Latin American Studies is accepting entries for its Annual Photo Contest. The contest is open to photos taken in a Latin American or Caribbean country by students and faculty at the University of Miami during the Summer of 2009.

Photographs will be judged by a committee based on artistic expression, creativity, originality and the quality of the image.

By submitting a photo, entrants agree to grant the Center use of the photographs in displays both related and unrelated to the contest, as well as in printed and electronic publications which may include the website and newsletters. The Center for Latin American Studies retains the right to use both winning and non winning photos.

Each student can submit up to five photos. Please submit both digital and hard copies of each photo. Include the following information on a label on the back of each hard copy.

a) The title of the work
b) The complete name of the photographer and the program attended if applicable
c) When and where the photograph was taken
d) A description or explanation of the photograph, if applicable

Deadline for entries to be received is Wednesday, September 9, 2009.

Please send or bring hard copies to:

Center for Latin American Studies
125 B Memorial Building
Coral Gables Campus
Locator Code 2302

And electronic copy to: umclas@miami.edu

Poster Contest

The Center of Latin American Studies held a contest for the Center's official poster. The deadline for entries is February 1st. The winner will be announced soon and the unveiling of the poster will be held in Fall.