Department of Chicana/o Studies at San Diego Mesa College

Department of Chicana/o Studies at San Diego Mesa College Founded in 1970, the San Diego Mesa College Chicana/o Studies Department's curriculum is designed to

The Chicano Studies program provides an interdisciplinary curriculum of courses that explore the roots of a cultural tradition beginning with pre-Columbian Mexico and extending into the many areas of contemporary American society, including politics, education, literature, the arts, and religion. Chicano Studies majors gain insight into cultural issues and knowledge of the historical significance of Chicanas and Chicanos as a group.

It has been eight years since the inaugural Raza Grad Celebration at San Diego Mesa College—here we are in 2026, reflect...
05/02/2026

It has been eight years since the inaugural Raza Grad Celebration at San Diego Mesa College—here we are in 2026, reflecting on photos from that first celebration and today. This year’s event was a powerful gathering of students, families, faculty, staff, administrators, and community members, all coming together to honor student achievements and the next steps in their journeys.

The Chicana/o Studies Department has been involved since before the very first Raza Grad Celebration, working alongside counselors and faculty to help make these accomplishments visible, meaningful, and rooted in community. We proudly support the Raza Grad Celebration and remain dedicated to uplifting our students for years to come. ¡Que viva la Raza!

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Raza Grad Ceremony is happening at San Diego Mesa College today, May 1, 2026 at 5:30PM-7:30PM at the Mesa Quad (next to ...
05/01/2026

Raza Grad Ceremony is happening at San Diego Mesa College today, May 1, 2026 at 5:30PM-7:30PM at the Mesa Quad (next to the bookstore). Raza Grad Celebration is a culturally empowering ceremony representing historical traditions from throughout the Americas. Raza Grad celebrates the diversity of the
Chicanx/Indigenous/Latinx culture. The graduation celebration is open to all San Diego Mesa College graduating students who value the access to higher education and retention of our communities.
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A great discussion and conversation about “Confronting the United Farm Workers’ Legacies: Cultural Memory, Activism, & A...
04/29/2026

A great discussion and conversation about “Confronting the United Farm Workers’ Legacies: Cultural Memory, Activism, & Accountability After Sexual Abuse Revelations” at San Diego State University today.

Tuesday, April 28th from 4-6 pm at Love Library 430

It was a campus-wide conversation on how to engage with the legacies of historical figures, movements, and institutions. Prompted by recent revelations of sexual abuse, this event creates space to examine the impact of these disclosures and the broader questions they raise about accountability and r**e culture.

Sponsored by Spanish and Portuguese; Chicana & Chicano Studies; Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; the Latinx Resource Center; the University Library; MECha; and the Chicana/o Studies Student Association.
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The first public screening of this documentary's impact campaign at San Diego City College. "Mujer Mariposa" is a featur...
04/29/2026

The first public screening of this documentary's impact campaign at San Diego City College. "Mujer Mariposa" is a feature-length documentary that follows the life of three first-generation daughters of migrant and refugee women as they build a sense of home in the U.S. Director Diana A. Cervera and Cinematographer Magdalena Ramirez, Transborder Chicana artists from the San Diego-Tijuana borderlands.
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Chicano Park Day took place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, marking 56 years of community celebration. The event brought to...
04/26/2026

Chicano Park Day took place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, marking 56 years of community celebration. The event brought together murals, lowriders, live music, Aztec danza, food vendors, and a deep sense of cultural pride.
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City College Chicana/o Studies Department and the World Culture Program will be screening Mujer Mariposa; Voices of Womx...
04/23/2026

City College Chicana/o Studies Department and the World Culture Program will be screening Mujer Mariposa; Voices of Womxn on the Periphery! - which is a documentary that follows three first-generation daughters of migrant and refugee women as they navigate the complexities of building a home in the United States. The Director, Diana, and the Cinematographer, Magdalena, will be in attendance and there will be Q&A. ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼 San Diego City College will be the first to publicly screen the documentary! ✨✨✨

*Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:30PM-4:30PM in room MS-162.

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04/22/2026

Confronting the United Farm Workers’ Legacies: Cultural Memory, Activism, & Accountability After Sexual Abuse Revelations

Tuesday, April 28th from 4-6 pm at Love Library 430

Join us for a campus-wide conversation on how to engage with the legacies of historical figures, movements, and institutions. Prompted by recent revelations of sexual abuse, this event creates space to examine the impact of these disclosures and the broader questions they raise about accountability and r**e culture. We will explore how to accurately document the complexities of social movements without reinforcing myths or centering heroic figures.

A roundtable with Chicana/o Studies faculty, Drs. Victoria Gonzalez-Rivera, Brenda Lara, Roberto Hernández, a member of the Chicana/o Studies Student Association, and a MEChA student activist, will be followed by a small-group discussion and open conversation. Refreshments provided.

Organized by SDSU’s Departments of Spanish and Portuguese; Chicana & Chicano Studies; Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; the Latinx Resource Center; the University Library; MECha; and the Chicana/o Studies Student Association.

04/21/2026

Kim’s Convenience at The Old Globe!

The Second Annual Festival de Libros 2026 was a hit! Thank you to all of the students, vendors, artists, and authors who...
04/16/2026

The Second Annual Festival de Libros 2026 was a hit! Thank you to all of the students, vendors, artists, and authors who participated. It was a lot of work, but we loved it all! See you next year.
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