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 - 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, which are gatherings of musicians, artists, and writers in the spirit of the mexica tradition and 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 - performance 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.

Visit our Calendario for a schedule of upcoming events. 

Please contact Johannah Hochhalter (512-471-4557, johannah@mail.utexas.edu) if you would like to be added to our CMAS e-mail or postal mailing lists.