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Thinking about majoring in Ethnic Studies? CSUB’s Ethnic Studies program helps students explore the histories, experienc...
09/11/2026

Thinking about majoring in Ethnic Studies?

CSUB’s Ethnic Studies program helps students explore the histories, experiences, cultures, and challenges of diverse racial and ethnic communities while developing strong skills in critical thinking, writing, research, and community engagement.

An Ethnic Studies degree can prepare you for a wide range of careers, including education, law, counseling, social work, healthcare, journalism, public service, community organizing, and graduate or professional school.

Interested in learning more about where an Ethnic Studies degree can take you? Visit www.csub.edu/ethnicstudies or scan the QR code on the flyer!

Come check out Ballet Folklórico Mexica Tiahui at the CSUB Club Fair! 💃🏽🇲🇽✨Stop by the booth to learn how to join, hear ...
09/08/2026

Come check out Ballet Folklórico Mexica Tiahui at the CSUB Club Fair! 💃🏽🇲🇽✨

Stop by the booth to learn how to join, hear about upcoming projects, and find ways to get involved with our campus community!

📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Cafe Quad

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Join us for our next History Forum!The CSUB Department of History invites you to Dangerous Migration: Mexican Labor and ...
09/05/2026

Join us for our next History Forum!

The CSUB Department of History invites you to Dangerous Migration: Mexican Labor and the Fight for Immigrant Rights with Dr. Eladio B. Bobadilla, Assistant Professor of History at the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Bobadilla will discuss his new book and explore the history of Mexican labor, immigration, and the fight for civil and human rights.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Dezember Reading Room, Walter Stiern Library

Free and open to the public.
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Join us for the CSU Bakersfield Department of Ethnic Studies Virtual Open House! 💻📅 Friday, September 18⏰ 1:00–2:00 PMMe...
09/02/2026

Join us for the CSU Bakersfield Department of Ethnic Studies Virtual Open House! 💻

📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM

Meet our Ethnic Studies faculty, learn about their specializations and research interests, and hear more about our brand-new Ethnic Studies B.A. degree. This is also a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about our department!

Participants will have a chance to win a gift bag!

We hope to see you there!
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💙💛 Welcome Back, Runners! 💛💙The CSUB Ethnic Studies Department is excited to welcome our new and returning students to t...
08/24/2026

💙💛 Welcome Back, Runners! 💛💙

The CSUB Ethnic Studies Department is excited to welcome our new and returning students to the Fall 2026 semester!

We’re looking forward to another semester of learning, community, connection, and celebrating the diverse histories, cultures, and experiences that make our campus stronger.

Wishing all of our Runners a successful semester — ’Runners on the Rise!

🎬 Last chance to see American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez!Today and tomorrow are the final days of screenings at ...
08/19/2026

🎬 Last chance to see American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez!

Today and tomorrow are the final days of screenings at Maya Cinemas. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this powerful story celebrating the life, legacy, and impact of Luis Valdez on the big screen.

🎟️ Grab your tickets and support this incredible film while you still can!

Looking for an Upper-Division Ethnic Studies Course this Fall?Due to Dr. Jose Villagran’s departure from the university,...
08/12/2026

Looking for an Upper-Division Ethnic Studies Course this Fall?

Due to Dr. Jose Villagran’s departure from the university, his Fall 2026 upper-division course ETHS 3520 has been canceled. Students who were enrolled in his course or are still looking for an upper-division ETHS option are encouraged to consider these available courses:

ETHS 3420 – Afrofuturism: In Search of the Black Fantastic
Fully Online
Monday/Wednesday | 4:00–5:15 PM
Dr. Salisbury

ETHS 3610 – Native American and Indigenous Peoples of the Americas
In Person
Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 12:00–12:50 PM
Dr. Maria Gutierrez de Jesus

ETHS 4510-01 – Chicana/x Latina/s/x Feminisms
In Person
Tuesday/Thursday | 4:00–5:15 PM
Dr. Nora Cisneros

These are great opportunities to continue working toward your Ethnic Studies major, minor, or upper-division requirements while exploring a variety of important topics and perspectives.

As we celebrate new beginnings, we also want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Jose Villagran for...
08/12/2026

As we celebrate new beginnings, we also want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Jose Villagran for his dedication, hard work, and commitment to the Department of Ethnic Studies.

Dr. Villagran has been a wonderful advocate for our students and has made a lasting impact through his support, mentorship, and commitment to their success. We are incredibly grateful for everything he has contributed to our department and campus community.

As Dr. Villagran begins this exciting new adventure, we also extend our warmest wishes to his wife Elizabeth and daughter Emma as they begin this new chapter together as a family.

Thank you, Dr. Villagran, for all you have done for Ethnic Studies and our students. We wish you and your family continued happiness, success, and many wonderful memories ahead. You will always be a valued part of the Ethnic Studies family!

Familia para siempre

AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ opens right here in Bakersfield at Maya Cinemas Bakersfield 16, starting Aug...
08/07/2026

AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ opens right here in Bakersfield at Maya Cinemas Bakersfield 16, starting August 7, with a live Q&A opening night with Dolores Huerta, David Alvarado, and Everett Katigbak. The Sundance audience favorite film is about Luis Valdez, the man who built El Teatro Campesino out of California's fields and put the pachuco on the American stage. Narrated by Edward James Olmos in character as El Pachuco. This story starts right down the road, on the Delano picket lines that gave rise to El Teatro Campesino and a movement that changed American culture, so there's no better place to see it. Stay after the screening for a live Q&A with the filmmaker. 🎟 Maya Cinema Bakersfield [mayacinemas.com]

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07/31/2026

Join for a full day of learning!

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