Dr. Eugene C. Berger-Matamala
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Biography
Dr. Eugene Berger's primary research interests lie in 17th century South America and include Franciscan missions, indigenous slavery and Dutch piracy. His book, "This Incurable Evil: Mapuche Resistance to Spanish Enslavement, 1598-1687," was published by the University of Alabama Press in 2023.
Berger is active in GGC’s HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) mission and is the co-advisor of the Organization of Latin American Students.
Berger has been happily married for more than twenty-five years to a fellow educator, and they have a son in college.
Los principales intereses de investigación del Dr. Berger se centran en la Sudamérica del siglo XVII e incluyen las misiones franciscanas, la esclavitud indígena y la piratería holandesa. Su libro, «Este mal incurable: Resistencia mapuche a la esclavitud española, 1598-1687», fue publicado por la University of Alabama Press en 2023.
Berger participa activamente en iniciativas relacionadas a la comunidad escolar hispana, (HSI, por sus siglas en inglés), y es co-asesor de la Organización de Estudiantes Latinoamericanos.
Berger lleva más de veinte cinco años felizmente casado con una colega educadora y tienen un hijo en la universidad.
Education
- Doctorate – Latin American history – Vanderbilt University
- Master’s – Latin American history – Vanderbilt University
- Bachelor’s – history – Willamette University
Academic Interests
- Academic interests
- Latin American history
- World history
- Anthropology
- Spanish language and literature
Distinctions
- Fellow, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Academia de Liderazgo
Publications
- "This Incurable Evil: Mapuche Resistance to Spanish Enslavement, 1598-1687," Alabama Press, 2023
Professional Affiliations
- HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities)
- CLAS (Conference on Latin American Studies)