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On October 16, the winners of the 2021 International Latino Book Awards were announced. José Montoya by Ella Maria Diaz, volume 12 in the A Ver: Revisioning Art History series from CSRC Press, was awarded a Gold Medal in two categories: Best Biography (English) and Best Arts Book.
UCLA Newsroom profiled CSRC director Veronica Terriquez and her vision for the CSRC during her term. Terriquez will draw on her background as a community organizer to enhance Latino community
networks and presence on campus, and support university-community partnerships.
UCLA Newsroom profiled the CSRC-led research project "Critical Mission Studies at California's Crossroads," which is funded by a grant from UC Multicampus Research and Programs Iniatives. Charlene Villaseñor Black, professor of art history and Chicana/o studies and former CSRC associate director, is co-PI on the project.
Daily Bruin reported on the UCLA's announcement on September 24 to become a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution by 2025 and pledged increased faculty lines, fellowships, and other resources to support this effort. The CSRC will play a leadership role in this initiative.
Daily Bruin reported on the nomination of the publication José Montoya, published by CSRC Press, for two International Latino Book Awards. The book's author, Ella Maria Diaz, was interviewed for the story.
Daily Bruin, October 7, 2021
In an op-ed for the Daily Bruin, a student reflected on the history of Latinos at UCLA and the role the CSRC has played in supporting the Latino community on campus.
As part of the UCLA HSI Infrastructure Initiative, the CSRC will administer a second selection of five UCLA Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellows. Fellowships are open to postdoctoral scholars in the humanities, social sciences, and STEM fields. Deadline to apply: November 1, 2022
In a preview story on the International Art Fair of Bogotá--ARTBO--the CSRC was mentioned for having loaned films by Raphael Montañez Ortiz to be screened at the fair.
Chon Noriega, distinguished professor of film and television and former CSRC director, was named in a press release for "Lights, Camera, Acciòn," a documentary focusing on the impact Latinos have made in Hollywood.
On September 24, 2021, UCLA leadership announced the university's intention to become designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by 2025. The CSRC will play a central role in the building of the infrastructure needed to meet this goal.