MISSION STATEMENT
The Program in Chican@ & Latin@ Studies (CLS) offers a systematic and interdisciplinary analysis of Mexican- and Latin American-origin people, cultures, and collectivities within the United States. The CLS certificate and major are designed to provide students with a broad knowledge base and the intellectual tools to understand the unity and diversity of U.S. Latina/o populations. The primary objective of the CLS Program is to train students in the study of Chican@s and Latin@s and to introduce them to the central questions, topics, and applications that have emerged in this field of inquiry. CLS offers a variety of courses, some focusing on particular national-origin groups or specific academic disciplines, and others organized around comparative topics or issues. We welcome you to join our community of learners.
Declare the Major
The CLS Program offers an interdisciplinary major and certificate. Contact Advisor Rachelle Eilers via Starfish or email, or learn about the program and declare online!
Newsletter
Our latest newsletter highlights the CLS familia’s achievements during the Fall of 2023.
2024-2025 Speaker Series: Latinx Art and Protest
Ready for a stimulating dialogue on important issues of the day? With the support of the Anonymous Fund and several campus partners, the Chican@ & Latin@ Studies Program will bring emerging figures in our interdisciplinary field to campus this year. Check out the full schedule on the speaker series web page.
CLS News
Aurora Santiago-Ortiz on Puerto Rico, its Diaspora, and the Elections
A joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump campaign rally this past Sunday has left many Puerto Ricans feeling insulted and has focused national attention on the archipelago and its diaspora. To help sort the …
October 31, 2024Ben Márquez Explains the State Constitutional Amendment on the Ballot
Curious about the constitutional amendment referendum on the ballot for the November 5th election? CLS faculty can help. This week, CLS affiliate professor Ben Márquez joined host Chali Pittman and guest John Nichols on the …
October 30, 2024Armando Ibarra discusses Migration and the Election with “Palabra”
CLS faculty member Armando Ibarra shared his thoughts on migration and the upcoming US election with reporters Alfredo Corchado and Dudley Althaus of the online news outlet Palabra for a recent story about the politics of migration. …
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Events
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Nov14
CLS Community Gathering 11-14-2024 @ 12:00 pm Ingraham 336
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Nov21
CLS Community Gathering 11-21-2024 @ 12:00 pm Ingraham 336
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Dec05
CLS Gathering and Fall 2024 Graduation Ceremony @ 12:00 pm Ingraham 336