University of Florida Migration Program

Tuesday, 11/12, 12pm, 3310 Turlington

Conversations on Europe Virtual Roundtable – Migration in the Mediterranean: A Historical Perspective
Panelists: Felicita Tremontana, University of Warwick; Heath Cabot, University of Pittsburgh; Emanuel Rota, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Julia Clancy-Smith, University of Arizona; Martina Cvajner, University of Trento
Moderator: Jae-Jae Spoon, University of Pittsburgh

With migration across the Mediterranean so much in the news the past few years, a broad public awareness of migration patterns and contemporary domestic and international politics has developed. But migration around the Mediterranean region did not begin in 2015. And this is not the first time one could speak of a “migration crisis.” In this session of Conversations on Europe, our panel of experts will take a long historical look back at migration patterns and trends within the region, from the Renaissance to the present day. Audience participation is encouraged. To participate remotely, contact [email protected]. Lunch provided

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