Public Programming

The Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) offers an extensive public programming calendar that enables the University and the community at-large to learn more about Mexican American culture and scholarship. These events include:

Américo Paredes Distinguished Lecture Series - An annual presentation given by an eminent professional or scholar in Mexican American Studies.

Art Exhibitions - Visual art exhibits that are centered on social justice issues and the Mexican American experience.

CMAS Graduation – An annual event that celebrates the accomplishments of participating student graduates and allows them to recognize their family and friends. The event includes a graduation ceremony and reception.

Conferences – Frequently schedule events such as the Abriendo Brecha Activist Scholarship conference and Inter-University Program for Latino Research (IUPLR) Siglo XXI Biennial conference.

Día de la Raza - An annual celebration in the customs of floricanto that aims to honor and acknowledge the importance of reclaiming our indigenous heritage in the United States.

George I. Sánchez Memorial Lecture Series - An annual presentation given by a new or recently promoted faculty associate of CMAS in the social sciences and education.

Jovita González Memorial Lecture Series - An annual presentation given by a new or recently promoted faculty associate of CMAS in the arts and humanities.

Musical concerts – Frequently scheduled performances by legendary Mexican American and/or Latino artists.

Pláticas Series - Informal talks by CMAS faculty associates, graduate students, and visiting scholars.

PláticArte Series - Informal gatherings featuring performance and visual artists, as well as writers and musicians.

Race, Class, and Gender Formation in the Borderlands Lecture - A semi-annual lecture organized by graduate students in Mexican American Studies.

Please contact Luis Guevara (512-475-6769, lvg@mail.utexas.edu) for more information about our public programming.

Visit our Calendar for a schedule of upcoming events.

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