Treinta y tres calls attention to the diversity of experiences and voices emerging from the 33 countries that comprise Latin America. The goal of the conference, now in its seventh year, is to preserve and promote Latin American and Latinx scholarship.
Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend the Treinta y tres conference. More information will be available on this webpage and the NIU events calendar.
2025 Conference
History, Heritage and the Latinx/Latin American Experience
This year’s conference, held on Nov. 13-14 aims to foster critical dialogue about the diverse historical narratives, cultural heritage practices, and contemporary experiences that shape Latinx and Latin American communities across temporal, geographical, and disciplinary boundaries. The conference welcomes perspectives from a wide range of disciplines including history, anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, environmental studies, languages, literature, art, music, political science and education.
Call for Proposals
We invite submissions that engage with, but are not limited to, the following broad topics: identity, belonging, and community; contemporary challenges and resilience; and public history and community engagement.
Faculty, graduate students, and advanced undergraduate students may submit proposals (150- 300 words) for individual papers, panels, performances, or workshops. Proposals should include a title, brief abstract and contact information for each participant. Please also indicate if you prefer a virtual or in-person session. We will do our best to accommodate preferences, but flexibility on modality will be appreciated.
Please contact Christina D. Abreu, Ph.D., at cabreu@niu.edu with any questions about the conference or the proposal process.
