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A New School Year

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Today I begin my 30th semester as a teacher in higher education.  With any luck, it will also be my last as an untenured, assistant professor. A new school year always brings with it a mix of emotions and stresses. … Continue reading →

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A Chicano and his Books

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

Every once in awhile, a young student will walk into my office and immediately be struck by the number of books s/he sees on my shelves. “Have you read all of these books?,” they’ll ask. “Yes,” I’ll say.  “It’s what … Continue reading →

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The Future of Chicano/Latino Studies

Posted on October 16, 2009 by

We’ve reached the end of Latino Heritage Month 2009.  Hope you had a good one.  I live every month like its Latino Heritage Month, so for me it’s been as good as life… I thought I’d leave you with an … Continue reading →

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The Struggle We Share: A Love Letter

Posted on April 7, 2009 by

I delivered this address in 2007, to celebrate the impending senior year of a very special high school student, as well as the college graduation of students I had known since their first year.   I offer it now in … Continue reading →

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