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Associate Professor William Calvo Quiroz book talk "Undocumented Saints: The Politics of Migrating Devotions" (Oxoford University Press, 2022)
On February 23, 2004, with a stellar group of faculty at the MCC, a two hour symposium was held to introduce the first doctoral program in Chicana and Chicano Studies.
In Fall 2005, the the first cohort of doctoral students arrived at UCSB. Almost twenty years later to the day, one of our distinguished alum, Associate Professor William Calvo-Quirós, retorna to give a presentation on his award-winning book, Undocumented Saints: The Politics of Migrating Devotions (Oxoford University Press, 2022).
Professor Calvo-Quirós' presentation is one of the events commemorating the 20th anniversary of the first doctoral program in the nation to focus on Chicanas/os/x. We are beyond proud to sponsor a series of events this year and next highlighting the academic accomplishments of our doctoral graduates.
Continue Reading Associate Professor William Calvo Quiroz book talk "Undocumented Saints: The Politics of Migrating Devotions" (Oxoford University Press, 2022)The Current at UCSB: Compendium on Chicano poet laureate Juan Felipe Herrera strikes gold
The Current at UCSB published an article featuring Professor Emeritus Francisco Lomelí
Continue Reading The Current at UCSB: Compendium on Chicano poet laureate Juan Felipe Herrera strikes gold
The Current at UCSB: In pursuit of racial justice, by way of teaching, research and mentoring
The Current at UCSB published an article on the Graduate Division Racial Justice Fellows for 2023-2024 featuring Chicana/o Studies Graduate Student Cynthia De La Rosa.
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Virtual Open House for Graduate Program
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Find out more about our doctoral program in Chicana and Chicano Studies. Learn about the in's and out's of graduate school at a UC campus and how our program welcomes first-generation students! We cover the many things one can do with a PhD in Chicana and Chicano Studies.
Continue Reading Virtual Open House for Graduate ProgramDepartment Honors Application 2023-24 is LIVE!
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We are also elated that the Faculty Honors Director for the 2023-24 academic year will be our fantastic Profesora Silvia Rodriguez Vega, whose
Continue Reading Department Honors Application 2023-24 is LIVE!Department Honors Students, Nataly & Zacarias, Present Annual Projects at URCA
From illuminating Chicana/o experiecnes within educational and carceral institutions to advocating for social justice within our community, their work is nothing short of inspiring!
We proudly announce the participation of two Chicana/o Studies Honors students in this year’s URCA Poster Colloquium!
Continue Reading Department Honors Students, Nataly & Zacarias, Present Annual Projects at URCAHSRI Colloquium: Dr. Marcela G. Cuellar (UCD) Talks Reimagining Excellence
Book Launch: Drawing Deportation: Art and Resistance Among Immigrant Children
