In an effort to revitalize Chicano Studies at the University of New Mexico, the public is invited to a series of guest lectures, round tables and community forums featuring celebrated local and national scholars and activists.
Renowned Alburquerque educator John J. Lopez will moderate the forums scheduled for Tuesdays at 6 p.m. The host group is Lopez's introductory Chicano Studies seminar.
The first forum, scheduled for Jan. 25 in UNM Law School rm. 2401, is “Creating Educational Access for Latinos: the Pipeline Project,” and features Margaret Montoya, UNM Law School professor and director of the Southwest Hispanic Research Institute. Additional invited guests include Valerie Romero-Legott, Karen Griego, Miguel Acosta, Rebecca Blum Martinez and former Governor Toney Anaya.
Other forums on community issues include:
Feb. 22 -- “Tierra y Agua: Land Grants, Acequias, and Agricultural Traditions”
March 8 -- “Cruzando Fronteras: Immigration in the 21st Century”
March 29-- “Trabajo y Trabajadores: A Legacy of Labor Activism”
April 26-- “Buscando Justicia: Social Inequality in the Hemisphere”
May 3 -- “Noche de Cultura: Poetry, Music, and Drama”
For more information and sites for the lectures, contact Chicano/Hispano/Mexicano Studies Program at 277-6414.
Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920