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Alum and independent filmmaker Peter Bratt directs, writes, and produces documentary about labor activist Dolores Huerta
August 22, 2017
Independent filmmaker Peter Bratt, a 1986 politics graduate of Cowell College, has written, directed, and produced a new documentary about legendary labor activist Dolores Huerta.
Murals tell a story of pan-Latino solidarity in SF's Mission District
August 21, 2017
Graduate student Mauricio Ramírez is an artist, a muralist, and a native San Franciscan who is fascinated by the murals in the Mission District of San Francisco—and by the progressive coalition of artists and immigrants that coalesced during the decades they were painted.
Dining for Farmers supports Farm & Garden's apprenticeship training programs
August 17, 2017
Seven of Santa Cruz County's best restaurants are participating in the "Dining for Farmers" dinner series, donating a portion of their proceeds to apprenticeship training programs.
Welcoming Dean of Social Sciences Katharyne Mitchell
August 17, 2017
I want to officially welcome to campus Katharyne Mitchell, who this week began her appointment as dean of the Social Sciences Division.
Tuning in to social justice
August 11, 2017
Professor-turned-radio show producer Sylvanna Falcón talks about the importance of public scholarship in the Trump era.
Social psychology sheds light on Trump's appeal
August 10, 2017
The surprising election of Donald Trump prompted a widespread desire to understand the factors at play in his unexpected victory. A recent analysis suggests that five social-psychological phenomena helped power Trump to victory: authoritarianism, social dominance orientation, prejudice, relative deprivation, and intergroup contact.
Tuning in to social justice
August 09, 2017
Professor turned radio show producer Sylvanna Falcón talks about the importance of public scholarship in the Trump era.
UC Santa Cruz celebrates 50 years of organic farming
August 3, 2017
The three-day celebration culminated with a joyful dinner presided over by famed chef, restaurateur, and organic food advocate Alice Waters.
Food movement grows beyond "voting with your fork" to embrace collective action, policy engagement, and regulation
August 2, 2017
After 20 years of scholarship at the forefront of food activism, Julie Guthman is gratified to see the movement expanding beyond market-based strategies that have catered to consumers with cash to burn.
Applications open for 2018 apprenticeship, new scholarship support available
July 25, 2017
Applications for the 2018 Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture are being accepted through August 15, 2017.
Master gardener Orin Martin celebrates 40 years at the Alan Chadwick Garden
July 24, 2017
Orin Martin, who is celebrating his 40th anniversary with the UC Santa Cruz Farm & Garden this month, enjoys every minute, calling the students and apprentices he shares his days with "the light of the world."
Politics PhD candidate named a Jennings Randolph Peace Scholar
July 20, 2017
Michael Wilson Becerril, a doctoral candidate in politics, has been named a 2017-18 Jennings Randolph Peace Scholar.
Growing farmers and the food movement for 50 years
July 10, 2017
The experiment in organic gardening that began at UC Santa Cruz in 1967 is now the oldest university-based organic research and education facility in the country.
Gardening workshops July 29 are part of UC Santa Cruz celebration of 50 years of organic farming
July 10, 2017
The public is invited to attend an afternoon of gardening workshops on Saturday, July 29, as part of the "First 50 Celebration" of the UC Santa Cruz Farm & Garden.
Don Brenneis honored for service
July 10, 2017
Donald Brenneis, distinguished professor of anthropology and interim dean of the Division of Social Sciences, has received the Franz Boas Award for Exemplary Service to Anthropology.
Judit Moschkovich appointed to NAS committee
June 29, 2017
Judit Moschkovich, professor of education, will serve on a National Academy of Sciences committee focused on the needs of English Learners in STEM subjects.
UC Santa Cruz names Katharyne Mitchell new dean of Social Sciences Division
June 28, 2017
UC Santa Cruz has appointed Katharyne Mitchell as dean of the Division of Social Sciences, effective Aug. 15.
Mountain lions fear humans, fleeing when they hear our voices, new study reveals
June 21, 2017
New research into the behavior of mountain lions indicates that they don't like encountering humans any more than we like bumping into them on hiking trails.
African leopards revealed: Study documents minute-to-minute behavior of elusive cats
June 21, 2017
The elusive behavior of the African leopard has been revealed in great detail for the first time as part of a sophisticated study that links the majestic cat's caloric demands and its drive to kill.
LALS doctoral candidate wins Fulbright for study in Mexico
June 15, 2017
Candy Martinez, a doctoral candidate in Latin American and Latino Studies, has received a Fulbright grant to study how indigenous communities in Oaxaca, Mexico, define and cope with trauma.
In Their Words: Socorro Ramírez-Gamiño
June 15, 2017
Congratulations to Socorro Ramírez-Gamiño for receiving the 2017 Walsh Family Scholarship.
In Their Words: Eric Medina
June 15, 2017
Congratulations to Eric Medina for receiving the 2017 Walsh Family Scholarship.
Farm & Garden’s Market Cart produce stand opens June 20
June 13, 2017
Celebrate the start of summer on Tuesday, June 20, when the Farm & Garden’s Market Cart opens for 2017.
Global Studies Association honors Professor Emeritus Walter Goldfrank
June 12, 2017
The Global Studies Association will honor Professor Emeritus Walter Goldfrank during its 2017 conference being held June 14-16 at UC Berkeley.
Campus preparing for commencement 2017
June 7, 2017
More than 4,800 UCSC students are earning undergraduate and graduate degrees for work completed during the 2016-2017 academic year.
Success of Indians in the U.S. showcases importance of education
June 1, 2017
A new book coauthored by Nirvikar Singh tells the fascinating story of how a population from a poor developing country with low education became the most educated, highest-income group in the world's most advanced nation—in a single generation.
Ronnie Lipschutz appointed to chair in integral ecology and environmental justice
May 30, 2017
Ronnie Lipschutz, professor of politics and provost of Rachel Carson College, was honored as the inaugural holder of the Robert Headley Presidential Chair for Integral Ecology and Environmental Justice.
Hands-on learning is the name of the game in archaeology
May 26, 2017
In a unique partnership, UC Santa Cruz is collaborating with California State Parks, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, and a private firm to give students hands-on experience in archaeology.
Pettigrew receives Centennial Medal from Harvard University
May 24, 2017
Tom Pettigrew, research professor of social psychology, received the Centennial Medal from Harvard University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for his work in racial relations.
Karen Holl recognized for tropical forest restoration work
May 22, 2017
Karen Holl, professor of environmental studies, has been named a recipient of the 2017 Theodore M. Sperry Award, presented by the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER).
Alison Galloway to discuss "Life of the Dead" at the Rio Theatre on June 6
May 22, 2017
Forensic anthropologist Alison Galloway will give a public lecture on June 6 about the natural history of human decomposition and her work analyzing human remains.
Psychology research featured in NSF video showcase
May 19, 2017
A new video about Barbara Rogoff's research is featured this week in the National Science Foundation 2017 "STEM for All" Video Showcase.
Graduating senior propelled by curiosity and a desire to give back
May 18, 2017
Jenn Figueroa arrived at College Ten from her hometown of Northridge and proceeded to take advantage of every extracurricular program offered by College Nine and College Ten.
Technology doesn't have to be a headache
May 9, 2017
Psychology Professor Steve Whittaker is working to improve the way we interface with technology--and harnessing it to improve our well-being.
U.S. farmland becoming a hot commodity as investors buy up acreage
May 4, 2017
Institutional investors have been buying up farmland across the country in a trend that could have significant impacts on farmers.
Social Sciences Professor Julie Guthman wins Radcliffe Fellowship
May 4, 2017
Julie Guthman has been awarded a Radcliffe Institute Fellowship that will support a year-long residential research project at Harvard University.
Alumni Weekend 2017: Glorious weather, vibrant events bring Slugs home
May 1, 2017
Revelers took a Fun Run, got a crash course in activism, rekindled old friendships, let their hair down, and paid tribute to Sammy the Slug at UC Santa Cruz Alumni Weekend 2017.
Sikina Jinnah named a 2017 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
April 26, 2017
Sikina Jinnah, associate professor of politics, was awarded a 2017 Andrew Carnegie Fellowship, one of the most prestigious awards available to scholars in the social sciences and humanities.
From founding farmer to champion of the fair food movement
April 26, 2017
Oran Hesterman, author of Fair Food: Growing a Healthy, Sustainable Food System for All and president and founder of Fair Food Network, talks about his roots on the UCSC Farm.
Social psychologist Phil Hammack studies well-being of LGBTQ youth
April 26, 2017
Phil Hammack is only partway through an ambitious study of the physical and psychological well-being of LGBTQ youth, and he is already surprised by his observations.
Research Roundup: Winter 2017 Issue
April 04, 2017
Some of the diverse topics covered by faculty in the Social Sciences Division in Winter 2017 include predicting college success, models for sustainable development, the psychological impact of President Donald Trump, his proposed military budget, and more.
Ruben Espinoza and Andres Arias featured in KION news
February 24, 2017
Ruben Espinoza and Andres Arias, student researchers working with Steve McKay, associate professor of sociology at UC Santa Cruz, were featured in KION news.
A statement from the Latin American and Latino Studies department against sexual violence
February 1, 2017
The faculty and staff of Latin American & Latino Studies unequivocally condemn sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Teach-in strengthens solidarity, activism
January 20, 2017
UC Santa Cruz faculty, students, staff, and community partners gathered at a campus-wide teach-in as part of a nationwide day of democratic education and action on Jan. 18.
Sylvanna Falcon featured in KSBW 8 news
January 18, 2017
Falcon discusses the Jan. 18 teach-in and other upcoming demonstrations happening in response to presidential inauguration on Friday.
Peggy Estrada featured in Education Week
November 16, 2016
A statement from the Latin American and Latino Studies department about the 2016 election results
November 9, 2016
In Their Words: Mireya Mateo
June 6, 2016
Mireya Mateo, a double major in the division's LALS and Anthropology Departments received the Dean’s and Chancellor’s awards for her research project titled “Untold Delivery Stories: Zapotec Women's Birthing Experiences in the Central Valley of Oaxaca.”
Student success, scholarship and social justice celebrated at Social Sciences Division annual awards ceremony
June 01, 2016
Research Roundup: Winter 2016 Issue
March 24, 2016
From biodiversity in California to power relations in Tanzania, faculty and researchers in the Division of Social Sciences published a wide range of issues and ideas in winter quarter.
Crossing borders
March 17, 2016
At UC Santa Cruz, the Latin American and Latino Studies Department is breaking boundaries and creating thought leaders
Arturo Arias: Indigeneities Resurgent: New/Old Ways of Knowing in Mesoamerican Indigenous Narratives
February 21, 2016
Arturo Arias: Indigeneities Resurgent: New/Old Ways of Knowing in Mesoamerican Indigenous Narratives
SJMA: Border Cantos
February 19, 2016
Border Cantos show, at the San Jose Museum of Art,from Feb 26 to July 31, 2016.
Viviana MacManus: "Ghosts of Another Era"
February 1, 2016
Viviana MacManus: "Ghosts of Another Era": Gender, Haunting and the Legacy of Women's Armed Resistance in Latin America, Thursday, February 25, 2016, 10:00am-12:00pm, Charles E. Merrill Lounge
Cuerpos a la Deriva
April 11, 2015
En esta presentación, Alberto Abreu Arce, ganador del Premio Casa de las Américas, ofrece una cartografía de lo que, sin lugar a dudas, constituyen dos de los debates intelectuales más candentes en la sociedad cubana de los últimos años: las nuevas dinámicas e imaginarios de la racialidad negra y del movimiento LGBTI. Esta charla se llevará a cabo en español el jueves, el 23 de abril, a las 5.00pm, en el Charles E. Merrill Lounge. March 10, 2015 By Lourdes Martínez-Echazábal, Chair, Latin American & Latino Studies
"Losing Sonia Sotomayor: On the Political Limits of Representative Latinidad"
February 20, 2015
This talk by Lázaro Lima explores the limits of Latino representative personhood at an historical juncture that exalts “possibility models” over legally mandated inclusion, “positive affirmation” over “affirmative action,” and what we stand to lose when we confuse symbolic inclusion with political enfranchisement and political power.
LALS UC President's Postodoctoral Symposium 2015
January 1, 2015
LALS 2015 UC President's Postoctoral Symposium 2015 begins this January 14th
Arlene Davila speaks at LALS' PhD Program Launch
November 7, 2014
Arlene Davila, Professor of Anthropology, Social and Cultural Analysis, at New York University recently delivered the first lecture in the Latin American and Latino Studies (LALS) Distinguished Lecture Series. “Locating Neoliberalism in Time, Space and Latino/Latin America”
American Studies Association honors UCSC Professor Rosa Linda Fregoso
October 31, 2014
American Studies Association honors UCSC Latin American and Latino Studies Professor Rosa Linda Fregoso
Professor Rosa-Linda Fregoso Awarded Angela Y. Davis Prize
October 30, 2014
Latin American and Latino Studies Professor Rosa-Linda Fregoso is the 2014 Angela Y. Davis Prize Winner
LALS 14-15 Distinguished Speaker Series
September 26, 2014
Arlene Davila is opens 2014-2015 LALS-CLRC Dinstinguished Speaker Series
Peggy Estrada 1.6 million 4 year research project
September 1, 2014
LALS Researcher Peggy Estrada was featured on Stanford University Graduate School of Education’s Digital Initiatives Newsletter
LALS Assistant Professor Adrian Félix on CCREC
June 30, 2014
Adrian Félix was featured in the Center for Collaborative Research for an Equitable California Newsletter
LALS students receive Deans' and Chancellor's Awards 2014
June 15, 2014
LALS students Nicholas Bendinelli and Kimberly Pistilli are amongst the 2014 Deans' and Chancellor's 2014 Award recipients!
Xochitl Chavez: UC President's Postdoctoral Fellow for 2014
May 1, 2014
LALS Designated Emphasis student Dr. Xochitl Chávez has been selected as a University of California President's Postdoctoral Fellow for 2014!
Cecilia Menjívar: "The Reconfiguration of Immigrant Latino Families in Light of the Current Immigration Regime"
April 29, 2014
Don't miss this great event. More info on the link below.
Catherine Ramirez: Bridging the Gap Between UCSC and Downtown
March 7, 2014
Latin American and Latino Studies Associate Professor and Chicano Latino Reearch Center Director Catherine Ramirez will be speaking at the Nickelodeon Theater Downtown Santa Cruz.
Prof. Arredondo appointed to the (OAH) Distinguished Lectureship Program
February 20, 2014
Sandra Alvarez - Assistant Professor at Chapman University
February 14, 2014
LALS Designated Emphasis student accepted a tenure-track position
Professor Rosa-Linda Fregoso "Stice Feminist Scholar of Justice"
February 14, 2014
Latin American and Latino Studies Professor Rosa-Linda Fregoso will speak at the University of Washington
LALS Professor Patricia Zavella at Research Frontiers Day
October 28, 2013
Maestra - A Documentary by Catherine Murphy
October 1, 2013
Cuba, 1961: 250,000 volunteers taught 700,000 people to read and write in one year. 100,000 of the teachers were under 18 years old. Over half were women. Maestra explores this amazing story.
Terry Freitas Café honors memory of inspirational young alumnus
October 05, 2012
Café Revolucion has been rededicated as the Terry Freitas Café, commemorating a UCSC grad who died while in service to an indigenous people.
In Memoriam: Memorial service for Eugene Cota-Robles, October 7
October 05, 2012
A memorial service for former Crown College provost Eugene Cota-Robles has been scheduled for Sunday, October 7, at 1:30 p.m. at the Crown-Merrill Cultural Center.
Online Voter Registration at UCSC - Students
October 01, 2012
Register before the deadline (October 22) and vote on November 6th.