The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) together with the Brazil Initiative at LACS feature presenters from diverse disciplines. LACS organizes and sponsors more than 50 public lectures, workshops, performances, and conferences over the course of the academic year.
In addition to our yearly programming, the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) and the Brazil Initiative at LACS are happy to consider funding requests to co-sponsor lectures, events, performances, and activities that coincide with the center's mission to promote a broad and deep understanding of the region. Request to co-sponsor an event »
2026 International Institute Graduation and Reception Ceremony
Honoring the MIRS, PICS, and Center Graduates
Thursday, April 30, 2026
5:00-7:30 PM
Off Campus Location
The International Institute announces the 2026 Graduation Ceremony. If you are a graduating student who plans to attend the ceremony, please RSVP at
https://myumi.ch/pVeNj.
Michigan Theater
603 East Liberty Street
Ann Arbor
Caps and gowns will be recommended, but not required.
Includes all Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Summer 2026 graduates from the undergraduate Program in International and Comparative Studies (PICS), the Masters in International and Regional Studies (MIRS) and II Area Studies majors, minors, and graduate certificate programs including the following centers: African Studies Center; Center for European Studies; Center for Japanese Studies; Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies; Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies; Center for South Asian Studies, Center for Southeast Asian Studies; Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies; Global Islamic Studies Center; and Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies.
Full graduation details at https://myumi.ch/E8XRp
Michigan Theater
603 East Liberty Street
Ann Arbor
Caps and gowns will be recommended, but not required.
Includes all Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Summer 2026 graduates from the undergraduate Program in International and Comparative Studies (PICS), the Masters in International and Regional Studies (MIRS) and II Area Studies majors, minors, and graduate certificate programs including the following centers: African Studies Center; Center for European Studies; Center for Japanese Studies; Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies; Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies; Center for South Asian Studies, Center for Southeast Asian Studies; Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies; Global Islamic Studies Center; and Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies.
Full graduation details at https://myumi.ch/E8XRp
| Building: | Off Campus Location |
|---|---|
| Location: | Michigan Theater, 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 |
| Event Type: | Ceremony / Service |
| Tags: | Area Studies, Graduation, international institute |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from International Institute, Center for Japanese Studies, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies, Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, Global Islamic Studies Center, African Studies Center, Program in International and Comparative Studies, Center for South Asian Studies, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies |
