Events
‘Hágase el verso’ book launch on May 27
Celebrate the life and poetic legacy of José MartÃ, whose voice continues to shape the cultural and political imagination of Latin America and its diasporas.
June 2: Open House in the Kislak Center
Join us for a summer showcase, featuring a selection of rare and unique treasures from the holdings of Special Collections.
‘Breaking the Silence’ conversation on May 14
The Cuban Heritage Collection presents the first of two webinars exploring the long‑silenced memories of the Angolan Civil War, 50 years later.
May 11 presentation by Kislak Fellow Claire Lavarreda
Learn how Indigenous labor, expertise, and intellectual authority influenced the production of Catholic texts in New Spain from 1570 to 1810.
April 27 online presentation with Carolina Cueva
Discover how the Kislak Collection informed an interdisciplinary investigation of Andean history, displacement, and identity.
Showcasing the 2026 Library Research Scholars and Adobe Scholars
An in-person and online opportunity to meet and engage with each of the students as they share the results of their research projects.
A weeklong celebration of Earth DayÂ
Join us on campus and online for inspiring presentations, creative workshops, and two special mindfulness sessions.
April 22: A conversation on history, identity, and storytelling
The Cuban Heritage Collection welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Mirta Ojito for a presentation of her latest book.
March 13: ‘The Geography of Memory’
Join us for a presentation on two memoirs that explore how personal and collective memory travel across borders and generations.
Writer’s Night debuts with star‑studded literary lineup
The inaugural event featured readings by National Book Award finalist Marlon James and U.S. poet laureate Arthur Sze.
A message from the Dean
Spring 2026 highlights, exhibitions, upcoming events, and more at the University Libraries.
Feb. 5: Maroon communities in the Caribbean and the Americas
Kislak Fellow Robert C. Schwaller, Ph.D., to discuss his findings on the people who escaped enslavement and established independent settlements.
Your guide to the arts, humanities
Explore the University’s arts and humanities programs and events, including musical performances, cutting-edge theatrical premieres, thought-provoking lectures, author readings, art exhibitions, and film screenings.
‘Moms in Medicine’ book talk on Jan. 14
Join us online or in person at Calder Library to explore the mental and emotional challenges faced by mothers working in health care.
Highlighting how Afro-Cuban women have influenced jazz
A University of Miami Goizueta Distinguished Presidential Fellow will lead a panel discussion on the Influence of Cuban Women in Jazz and Fusion followed by a special performance.
