Hispanic Heritage Celebration is taking place at UTEP. For updates, visit www.academics.utep.edu/chicano. The events are organized by the Chicana/o Studies studies program, a multidisciplinary unit with a focus on teaching, professional outreach, research, and development on the Mexican-origin population and its attendant issues, without geographical limitations. It aims to create a greater public presence and awareness of the people of Mexican origin and their contributions to society.
Oct. 3. Presentation and Book Signing: “Chicanas in Charge: Texas Women in the Public Arena” by Dr. José Angel Gutiérrez, Professor of Political Science and Founder of the Center for Mexican American Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington. 6 p.m. Union Building East, Tomás Rivera Conference Center, Third Floor. Commentary by Judge Alicia Chacón and State Representative Norma Chávez. Sponsored by Chicano Studies. 915-747-5462.
