In March, the Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies Program and the Division
of International Studies' Brazil Initiative co-sponsored a special event, "Brazil Night".
"Brazil Night" kicked-off the Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies/International Education Conference (WCSS/IEC) regional conference attended by 500+ social studies teachers from all over the Midwest.
The event included a live Brazilian martial arts, dance and musical performance by "Roots of Brazil" Madison, the Handphibians musical group, and student performers from Milwaukee.
In addition, LACIS convened a panel session which included natives of Brazil to discuss contemporary issues facing Brazil today.
Over 120 individuals attended the event and asked to turn into a day-long workshop for next year's conference.