The Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies (ICCAS) at the University of Miami has opened enrollment for its upcoming Cuban Studies Certificate Program, which will be presented at Casa Bacardi in eight evening sessions, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., between September 29 and October 9.

This high-level program is designed for professionals and others interested in Cuba and its future. ICCAS expert instructors use a multi-disciplinary approach to reflect Cuba’s past and address the island nation’s present and future issues. The program creates an ideal atmosphere for participants to interact, exchange ideas, and think innovatively about the challenges and opportunities awaiting Cuba.

The fee is $395, which includes the recommended books for the course. The course also will feature guest lecturers. It will follow this schedule:

Monday, September 29: Course Introduction with Jose Azel, senior research associate at ICCAS; Historical Background with Jaime Suchlicki, director of ICCAS.

Tuesday, September 30: The Cuban Revolution with Suchlicki.

Wednesday, October 1: The Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis with Brian Latell, senior research associate at ICCAS.

Thursday, October 2: Cuba’s Leadership and the Cuban Armed Forces with Pedro Roig, senior research associate at ICCAS.

Monday, October 6: Cuba’s Civil Society and the Opposition (in Spanish) with Carlos Alberto Montaner, senior research associate at ICCAS.

Tuesday, October 7:  Cuba’s Economy and the Cuban Diaspora with Azel.

Wednesday, October 8: Central and Eastern European Transitions with Azel.

Thursday, October 9: Transitional Challenges and Opportunities in Cuba with Azel.

Due to limited space, those interested in enrolling are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Please contact Jennifer Hernandez at 305-284-5386 or [email protected] for more information and to register. Casa Bacardi is located at 1531 Brescia Avenue on UM’s Coral Gables campus.