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Remembering Professor Juan Gómez-Quiñones
Dr. Juan Gómez-Quiñones, leading scholar and activist in Chicana/o Studies, passed away on November 11, 2020. Gómez-Quiñones earned his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. at UCLA and was a Professor of […]
Professor Eric Avila Featured in “Driving While Black: Race, Space, and Mobility in America”
Professor Eric Avila is featured in the new PBS film, Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America. Professor Avila lends his voice as a community activist and scholar. […]
Rudy Mondragón Discusses the Victory of Teófimo López
Rudy Mondragón, a CCS Ph.D. candidate, has been interviewed and quoted regarding the recent victory of boxer Teófimo López. Mondragón examines boxing and the ways in which professional boxers deploy […]
Jack Cáraves and Rafa Solórzano Author Chapters in Queer and Trans Migrations
Recent graduate alumni, Jack Cáraves and Rafa Solórzano, have authored chapters in the volume: Queer and Trans Migrations: Dynamics of Illegalization, Detention, and Deportation. The book editors include Eithne Luibhéid (Professor in […]
CCAS Featured by UCLA Newsroom
The César E. Chávez Department of Chicana/o and Central American Studies has been featured by UCLA Newsroom. Jessica Wolf spoke to Chair and Professor Leisy Abrego, Professor Karina Alma, and […]
LeighAnna Hidalgo Featured on UCLA Newsroom
Recent UCLA graduate student, LeighAnna Hidalgo, was featured on UCLA Newsroom. Despite childcare challenges imposed by the pandemic, LeighAnna Hidalgo completed her dissertation on April 13 while staying safer at […]
Professor Johnson and Professor De León selected for Chancellor’s Award for Community-Engaged Scholars
Professor Gaye Theresa Johnson and Professor Jason De León have been selected as two of five UCLA faculty members who will receive the Chancellor’s Award for Community-Engaged Scholars. This program, […]
Call for Dedications from the Class of 2020
During our previous commencement ceremonies, the department has shown a presentation with dedications and baby photos of all graduating seniors. Due to current circumstances, the department would still like all […]
Open Position – CPP César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education 2020-2021
The Office of Student Life and Cultural Centers at Cal Poly Pomona needs Grad Assistants for the 2020-2021 school year. The primary goal for the Office of Student Life and […]
As a land grant institution, the Chicana/o and Central American Studies department at UCLA acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (Los Angeles basin, So. Channel Islands).
