News

Professor Francisco Lomeli Internationally Honored

Francisco Lomelí had no idea he was being considered for membership in a prestigious organization of Spanish language scholars. And then, out of the blue, came word that he was in.

A professor of Spanish and Portuguese and of Chicana and Chicano studies at UCSB, Lomelí was elected as a correspondent to the North American Academy of the Spanish Language. The honor is given to a small number of scholars who have distinguished themselves in their fields.

Read More:  http://www.news.ucsb.edu/2016/017408/honor-note

New Message from the Chair

The Vampire of Avarice

I’m completely for #GrabYourWallet.  Here’s why… and why we should take it even further.

Dia de los Muertos Celebration

On Tuesday November 1st,  the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies co-sponsored a Dia de los Muertos celebrationIn with the Educational Opportunity Program. The event consisted of face painting, crafting, mariachi and traditional Mexican food. In addition, the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies contributed an altar of their own among others from different campus organizations and departments. Students considered this a very successful and enjoyable event because it really captured valued cultural traditions.

Prof. Mario Garcia's Post-Election Blog

Shockwaves of the election are still being felt

I was wrong and I confess it. I had predicted a strong Clinton victory in the election, largely promoted by the Latino vote. The Latino vote, I wrote, would in effect be Clinton's firewall against the threat of a Trump presidency. It did not obviously work out this way.  

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Mindfulness for Social Justice

Take a meditation break before Finals!

This Friday

South Hall 1623

Chicana and Chicano Studies Major informational

Event Start: November 16, 2016 01:00 PM

Event End: November 16, 2016 02:00 PM

Event Details:

The UCSB Department of Chicana/o Studies welcomes all who are interested in the Chicana/o Studies major! The event will discuss Chicana/o Studies in relation to the presidential election results, career options, and include a panel of faculty followed by a question-and-answer session. Everyone is welcome and current majors are encouraged to attend! Food will be provided. This event is free.

Letter from the Department

Dear CHST Students,

The faculty and staff of the Department of Chicana/o Studies would like you to know that we share your alarm at the outcome of the presidential election.  We, too, are disheartened that even with the consolation that our home state of California strongly endorsed the needs and interests of a diverse population and even though Trump lost the popular vote, there were enough voting Americans willing to name him president elect.  

After the Election

Open Discussion, Wednesday, 11/9

3:30 - 5pm @ MCC Theater