Over the years, LACC personnel have supervised numerous student internships and projects. This page provides information about these valuable experiences.
Gulf Parallels: Tracing Migration, Agriculture, and Labor Histories de Ybor a la Habana
During Summer 2024, Bob Graham Center/LACC Intern, Noelle Matthias, conducted research on how Florida’s agricultural and ethnic landscapes, especially Ybor City, have shaped international political realities, linking the state to Cuba's history.
Taste of Memory: Rice and Beans Across the Caribbean
During Summer 2022, UF Library intern Daniela Torres, guided by Melissa Jerome, LACC Digital Initiatives Librarian, developed an exhibit on food and culture. Daniela researched cookbooks in UF Libraries' Latin American and Caribbean Collection, focusing on migration stories through food. The exhibit, "Taste of Memory," centered on rice and beans, showcasing cultural variations across the Caribbean. Daniela also created a Zotero bibliography of cookbooks, tagged by country/region for easy filtering.