
Find a schedule of events in celebration of César E. Chávez.
In celebration of the life and achievements of César E. Chávez and in conjunction with the California state holiday, UCSD presents a series of events.
These events are open to the entire San Diego community in recognition of César Chávez's contributions as a champion of human rights, a leader in the struggle for working families, and a disciple of the philosophy of non-violence.
UCSD observes the César E. Chávez holiday on Friday, March 27.
Friday, March 13This year's topic for 9–12 graders:
Info: Contact omeaguilar@ucsd.edu, (858) 534-4250, or see sdchavezcommittee.info.
Honoring the life and work of César E. Chávez:
Come honor César Chávez's legacy in the San Diego region and recognize this year's high school scholarship essay contest winners. The featured keynote speaker is Dolores Huerta. Get tickets at sdchavezcommittee.info.
Join the Colectiva Chicana for a discussion of the history and goals of the Chicana/o movement and why they are still important today. A reception will follow.
Enjoy music, dance, food, and art from around the world, along with children's activities. Free admission and parking.
UCSD's opening event includes the Mariachi Estudiantil from Montgomery Middle School and an award ceremony honoring a San Diego community member, a UCSD staff person, and a UCSD alum for furthering Cesar Chavez's ideals in their lives. A reception will follow.
Join this community dialogue to learn more about the experiences of immigrant students as they navigate the bureaucracy of the university.
Citing recent work of groundbreaking scholars, Cordova reviews the history of Filipino farm worker organization, land rights struggles, and coalition building including the merging of their union with that of César Chávez to form the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee, AFL-CIO, in 1966.
The exhibition, showcasing the work of community artists who draw inspiration from the core values promoted by Chávez, runs April 1–17 at the Cross-Cultural Center.
This documentary explores the Mexican American lawyers who took a landmark civil rights case to the Supreme Court in 1954 that forever changed the lives and legal standing of tens of millions of Americans. A reception and panel discussion will follow.
Come to panel presentations by original faculty and student participants from the L/Z Movement, created in 1969 to democratize UC San Diego. A discussion with current UCSD students will follow.
Enjoy the festivities at Chicano Park. Free transportation from UCSD plus lunch at the historic Las Cuatro Milpas Restaurant. Sign up at the Center for Student Involvement (CSI).
See an evening of contemporary theater, poetry, and art from across the Golden State. A collaboration between UCSD's Chicano/a Latino/a Arts and Humanities and San Diego's historic Centro Cultural de la Raza.
For the 20th year, join MEChA for events that celebrate the diverse Spanish-speaking cultures at UCSD and in the community.