University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: March 2020

Deadline Extended for Somos Development Awards

Because of COVID-19-related disruptions to campus operations and student life, the Chican@ & Latin@ Studies Program has extended the deadline for  the new “Somos” development award competitions for students and faculty.  The Deadline for Spring 2020 awards is April 10th. Application procedures have not changed.  The “Somos” awards are made possible by the  generous support …

CLS Faculty Statement of support for Asian and Asian American Communities

The Chican@ & Latin@ Studies faculty reaffirms the Program’s commitment to social and racial justice on campus and in the broader community. In the wake of recent bias incidents around the University of Wisconsin campus, we call for full and deep solidarity with students, colleagues, and neighbors of Asian descent.  As scholars of race and ethnicity …

Update on CLS Events for Spring 2020

In response to the latest directives from the Chancellor’s office, the Chican@ & Latin@ Studies Program has cancelled the remaining CLS Community Gatherings for Spring 2020. We expect the series to return in the Fall. The CLS Program offices are closed to the public for the semester. Staff are working remotely and will be available …

Message to the CLS Community on COVID-19 Response

Thanks to all of our CLS students, instructors, and staff for the patience, calm, and thoughtfulness you have all shown in the wake of the University’s decision to hold classes remotely, cancel events, and send many students home through April 10th.  The health of the campus community is our Program’s top priority.  As we adjust to …

CLS Program Announces Somos Development Awards

The Chican@ & Latin@ Studies Program is delighted to announce the opening of the new “Somos” development award competition for students and faculty.  Thanks to the  generous support of Dr. Andrea-Teresa Arenas and her husband, former Chancellor John Wiley, the Program will offer at least one faculty award, and at least one student award every …