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Peer Advisors Recruitment for AY16-17

Dear Undergraduate Students,

The Chicana/o Studies Department will hire three Peer Advisors for Academic Year 2016-2017. If you will be a junior or senior next year please consider applying to these positions.

A flyer and application with more information are attached to this message. These are also available here: http://www.chicst.ucsb.edu/undergrad

CFP -- "Gender and Intimacy Across the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands"

Veronica Castillo-Muñoz (History) and I are hosting a workshop on "Gender and Intimacy Across the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands" in the fall of 2016 and we welcome you to apply! Selected participants will have one-nights lodging near campus and will have the opportunity to submit their pieces to the Pacific Historical Review for a tentative special issue on "Gender and Intimacy." Our esteemed colleague, Alexandra Stern (Univ. of Michigan) will provide the keynote talk. Advanced graduate students are welcome to apply.

CFP -- "Gender and Intimacy Across the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands"

Veronica Castillo-Muñoz (History) and I are hosting a workshop on "Gender and Intimacy Across the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands" in the fall of 2016 and we welcome you to apply! Selected participants will have one-nights lodging near campus and will have the opportunity to submit their pieces to the Pacific Historical Review for a tentative special issue on "Gender and Intimacy." Our esteemed colleague, Alexandra Stern (Univ. of Michigan) will provide the keynote talk. Advanced graduate students are welcome to apply.

How to Request a Letter of Recommendation Workshop

Event Start: January 28, 2016 04:00 PM

Event End: January 28, 2016 05:00 PM

Event Location: South Hall

Event Price:

Free

Event Details:

Professor Inés Casillas will host a workshop on How to Request a Letter of Recommendation for undergraduates at 3-4pm on Thursday, January 26 in South Hall, Room 1623.

Professor Horacio Roque Ramírez

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of our beloved colleague, and friend, Professor Horacio N. Roque Ramírez. He will be remembered as an engaging scholar, a true mentor, and a lively, friendly member of the Department of Chicano/a Studies. 

Chicana/o Studies Major (B.A.) Informational Event

Interested in Chican@ Studies?

Come and learn about Chican@ Studies!

This event will discuss the major, possible career options and conclude with a panel of Chican@ Studies faculty.

Everyone is welcome and Majors are encouraged to attend! Don’t miss out!

Celebración de Gente: Día de Los Muertos

Event Start: November 02, 2015 06:00 PM

Event End: November 02, 2015 08:00 PM

Event Location: Student Resource Building

Event Price: Free!

Event Details:

Monday, November 2, 2015

Student Resource Building

5pm-7pm

Free to attend!

Come celebrate Dia De Los Muertos with The Department of Chicana/o Studies and the Edcuational Opportunity Program!

Luis Leal Award for Distinction in Chicano/Latino Literature

We are privileged to  present the award this year to Reyna Grande, an outstanding writer. Her recent memoir "The Distance Between Us" is outstanding and speaks to the contemporary Mexican immigrant story.