Center for Mexican American Studies

STC to celebrate Women’s History Month in March

February 27, 2013 No Comments

South Texas College will celebrate Women’s History Month in March with activities focused on the extraordinary accomplishments of empowered women. Festivities feature the Jovita González Lecture Series, movies, and art exhibits. STC Women’s History Month events are free and open to the public. STC’s Center for Mexican American Studies will open the festivities with the Jovita González Women’s History Month Lecture Series. Historian Teresa Palomo Acosta will kick off the lecture series on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pecan Campus Library, and will discuss “Las … Read More …

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Ballet Folklórico STC presents first series of public concerts

February 11, 2013 1 Comment

Ballet Folklórico South Texas College will perform its first series of public dance concerts Feb. 22-24 and March 8-10 at the Valley View High School Performing Arts Auditorium in Hidalgo.

Almost a year after the debut of South Texas College’s Ballet Folklórico, the dance company proudly presents its first series of public dance concerts Feb. 22-24 and March 8-10 at the Valley View High School Performing Arts Auditorium, located at 600 N. Jackson Rd. in Hidalgo. Performance times for the February concert series are at 7 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Feb. 23, and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 24. The March concert series times are 7 p.m. on March 8, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on March 9, and 2 p.m. on March 10. Tickets for the concert cost $8. For the past year, Ballet Folklórico … Read More …

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Local civil rights pioneer Bob Sánchez honored by CMAS

November 14, 2012 2 Comments

Civil rights pioneer R.P. "Bob" Sánchez was honored by STC's Center for Mexican American Studies' fifth annual Premio Sol de Aztlán at the Pecan Campus on Nov. 7, 2012.

“All you need is a little courage,” World War II veteran and civil rights leader Bob Sánchez expressed to a room filled with students and community members at the South Texas College Pecan Campus Library Rainbow Room in McAllen last on Nov. 7, 2012 as part of the José de la Luz Sáenz Veterans Lecture Series. Sánchez was honored with the fifth annual Premio Sol de Aztlán, an award which recognizes scholars, organizations, and authors who have made significant contributions to the Rio Grande Valley community. “The event was powerful,” said STC Center for Mexican American … Read More …

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CMAS to honor civil rights pioneer Bob Sánchez on Nov. 7

October 31, 2012 No Comments

R.P. "Bob" Sánchez will receive the South Texas College’s Center for Mexican American Studies' Premio Sol de Aztlán on Nov. 7, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Pecan Campus.

Civil rights pioneer Bob Sánchez will receive the fifth annual Sol de Aztlán Award on Nov. 7, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the South Texas Colllege Pecan Campus Library Rainbow Room, located at 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen, as part of STC’s Center for Mexican American Studies’ José de la Luz Sáenz Veterans Lecture Series. The event is free and open to the public. The Sol de Aztlán Award recognizes local scholars, authors, and organizations who have contributed to the community of the Rio Grande Valley. Sánchez, who grew up in Laredo and has practiced law in the Rio Grande Valley for … Read More …

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South Texas College supports Edinburg Arts

June 28, 2012 No Comments

Members of the South Texas College Ballet Folklorico group, the South Texas College Library, plus members of the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, the City of Edinburg, Edinburg Arts and of the Mexican Consulate in McAllen, Texas.

By: Evana Vleck, Edinburg Arts Edinburg Arts supporter for the month of May was South Texas College. On May 5th, the group participated in and volunteered for the City of Edinburg’s Cinco de Mayo Festival in partnership with the Mexican Consulate. Part of the college’s participation was a grand performance by the very talented ballet folkloric group who performed for more than 200 people following the UTPA Mariachi ensemble. Edinburg Arts would like to publicly thank South Texas College for their continued support. For more information on Edinburg Arts visit www.edinburgarts.com or … Read More …

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The Center for Mexican American Studies at South Texas College honors author Mary Romero for advancing Mexican American, Latina/o studies

April 24, 2012 No Comments

South Texas College, a community college serving more than 30,000 students on the Texas-Mexico Border, has selected Mary Romero’s “The Maid’s Daughter” as the recipient of its first Americo Paredes Book Award. The award was established through the college’s Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) to highlight the best non-fiction work in the fields of Chicana/o or Latino/a studies. “At STC, we are committed to helping our students connect to scholars and works that relate to their own personal experiences,” explained Juan E. Mejia, STC vice president for academic affairs. … Read More …

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STC’s Ballet Folklórico and Conjunto Jaguar debuts at Tejano Monument unveiling in Austin

April 20, 2012 1 Comment

South Texas College’s Ballet Folklórico debuted during the Tejano Monument unveiling and parade in Austin on March 29, 2012.

South Texas College’s Ballet Folklórico and Conjunto Jaguar debuted in Austin at the Mexican American Community Center during the unveiling of the Tejano Monument and parade held on March 29. After twelve years in the making, the Tejano Monument was erected as a tribute to the Tejanos and their contributions to the state of Texas, and as a permanent testimony of Spanish-Mexican heritage that has influenced the state’s culture. STC’s Ballet Folklórico and Conjunto Jaguar were extended an invitation to participate in the historic event by the Texas Genealogy Society. “When STC … Read More …

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STC inaugurates Center for Mexican American Studies

November 30, 2011 2 Comments

From left, STC History Professor Dr. Trinidad Gonzales, Assistant History Professor and STC Center for Mexican American Studies Adviser Victor Gomez, Dr. Roberto Calderon of The University of North Texas, Dr. Cynthia Orozco of Eastern New Mexico State, Dr. Jose Limon of Notre Dame, and STC Vice President of Academic Affairs Juan Mejia during the inauguration of STC’s Center for Mexican American Studies at the Pecan Campus Library Rainbow Room on Nov. 21, 2011, in McAllen.

South Texas College inaugurated the Center for Mexican American Studies at the Pecan Campus Library Rainbow Room in McAllen on Nov. 21, 2011, and hit the ground running by hosting the roundtable discussion on “A Hundred Years of Civil Rights: Celebrating El Primer Congreso Mexicanista,” the first Mexican American civil rights meeting held in 1911. “The Center for Mexican American Studies at South Texas College is aligned with the comprehensive mission of the institution and consistent with the focus of our academic affairs team,” said Juan E. Mejia, STC vice president for academic … Read More …

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