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.
Latinx Studies in the Midwest
and Beyond
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
L&S Video Profiles New CLS Major, Advisor Rachelle Eilers
In case you missed it, the College of Letters and Science has created an excellent video portrait of the new major in Chican@ & Latin@ Studies, centered on a great interview with Rachelle Eilers, the …
February 21, 2024CLS Seeks Summer Lecturers
The CLS Program seeks a lecturer or lecturers to teach CHICLA 210 (“Chicana/o and Latina/o Cultural Studies”) and CHICLA 501 (“Chicana/o and Latina/o Social Movements in the US”) online. For more information and to apply, …
February 5, 2024CLS Seeks a Student Hourly Worker
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Chican@ & Latin@ Studies Program Student Assistant A student hourly/work study position is available for the Spring 2024 semester in the Chican@ & Latin@ Studies Program. The position may be extended to future …
January 25, 2024- More news
Events
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Mar21
CLS Community Gatherings: What Can You Do with a CLS Degree? @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Ingraham 336 https://chicla.wisc.edu/chican-and-latin-studies-community-events/
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Apr04
CLS Community Gatherings: Sergio González @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Ingraham 336 https://chicla.wisc.edu/chican-and-latin-studies-community-events/
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Apr04
Strangers No Longer: An Evening with Sergio González @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 am Pyle Center 209 https://chicla.wisc.edu/latinx-studies-in-midwest/
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Apr11
CLS Community Gatherings 8: Guadalupe Remigio Ortega @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Ingraham 336 https://chicla.wisc.edu/chican-and-latin-studies-community-events/
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Apr18
CLS Community Gatherings: Vanessa Peña @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Ingraham 336 https://chicla.wisc.edu/chican-and-latin-studies-community-events/