Department of Chicano Studies
Mission
Through teaching, research, and community partnerships the mission of the Department of Chicano Studies at the University of Minnesota is to promote critical understanding of Chicana/os and Latina/os of the United States. The department accomplishes this mission by offering a rigorous undergraduate degree program as well as an extensive public programming calendar. Our curriculum and community engagement efforts promote cultural affirmation, social justice values and community service. Students in our courses gain insight into cultural dynamics, social and political processes and the historical significance of the contributions that Chicana/os and Latina/os have made to the U.S.
Chicano Studies brochure (PDF)
Minnesotano Media Empowerment Project
MMEP uses the media as a means for community empowerment and community leadership.
Over the past few months, they have convened several community gatherings and are excited to report about newly formed community working groups which include an editorial team, education team, networking and advocacy team, and community ownership team. These groups will be leading different strategies to improve the coverage of Latinos in Minnesota and to increase media savvy within our community.
Visit the Minnesotano Media Empowerment Project website to learn more.
Minnesota Network of Latinos in Higher Education
¡Bienvenidos-estas en tu casa!
The Minnesota Network of Latinos in Higher Education is an organization in formation by and for us—students, faculty, staff and administrators—to serve as a structure for individuals across colleges and universities to communicate, advocate, organize, share resources, and to support and work towards the success of Latinos in higher education in Minnesota. For more information...
Visit our website for more info or to get involved—there's always something going on!