Speaker Series

The Speaker Series explores themes in borderlands research and digital humanities. TBDH invited speakers are bringing national and international perspectives to the conversation.
Stay tuned for our events, available both virtually and in-person, and in English and Spanish!

Challenging Dominant Narratives: Alexandra Cenatus, James Yékú, and Kristen Mapes

Fall 2025

Join us for three thought-provoking talks that explore the role of digital humanities in reshaping stories, amplifying marginalized voices, and navigating the complexities of migration, community, and power. Together, presenters Alexandra Cenatus, James Yékú, and Kristen Mapes reveal how DH can foster collaboration and reimagine the cultureal record across borders.

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Dra. Adriana Dorfman

Spring 2025

Associate Professor, Departmento de Geografia and Permanent Professor at Programa de Pós-Graduação em Geografia of Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul.
Dr. Dorfman is a distinguished scholar in social and political geography, based in Brazil, whose work explores the intersection of construction, representation, and lived realities of borders.

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