Free Screening of “Hailing Cesar,” Oct. 10

October 4, 2019

To wrap up Latinx Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct.15) the offices of diversity and inclusion programs, College of Arts and Sciences, FGEN, ASUP Films, and international languages and cultures proudly presents a free screening of the film Hailing Cesar, a documentary on Eduardo Chávez, the grandson of César Chávez, and his journey as he learned about his legendary grandfather. Eduardo Chavez will attend the screening and speak about his journey and answer questions on Thursday, October 10, 5-6:30 p.m., in Dundon-Berchtold Hall’s Brian Doyle Auditorium. Light concessions will be provided. Please RSVP using this link.

For more information contact Yuri Hernández Osorio, diversity and inclusion programs, at hernandy@up.edu or x8198

Alice Gates, sociology & social work, is the 2019-2020 recipient of the Distinguished Contribution to Sociological Praxis Award given by the Pacific Sociological Association. This award honors sociological work in the Pacific region that has made a positive impact on social institutions, improved organizational performance, contributed to community betterment, and/or eased human suffering. Gates was recognized in particular for her applied scholarship and student engagement efforts focused on advocacy for mothers and caregivers and in support of Latinx communities in Oregon.

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