TODAY at 4pm! Changemakers in Conversation with Dr. Gina Ann Garcia

Join us for a transformative Changemakers in Conversation program featuring Dr. Gina Ann Garcia, author of Transforming Hispanic-Serving institutions for Equity & Justice. Dr. Garcia is an award-winning author, public intellectual, and host of the podcast ¿Qué pasa, HSIs? L

The program kicks off with a reception catered by the Colombian Spot. Afterwards, Dr. Garcia will be in conversation with Eboni Zamani-Gallaher, Professor & Associate Dean for Equity, Justice, and Strategic Partnerships in the School of Education, Michele Reid-Vazquez, Director of the Center for Ethnic Studies Research, and Sheila Velez-Martinez, Co-Director, Center for Civil Rights and Racial Justice. They will discuss Dr. Garcia's pivotal work and its guidance for institutions serving Hispanix/Latinx students and communities.

Changemakers in Conversation: Dr. Gina Ann Garcia

Monday, May 1 | 4pm - 6pm

Posvar Hall, Global Hub

Register for program

*The first 50 registrants will receive a complimentary copy of Dr. Garcia's book.*

This program is free and open to all. We encourage to share this invitation with your networks.

This program is co-sponsored by the Center on Race and Social Problems, Center for Civil Rights and Racial Justice, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, the Frederick Honors College, and the School of Education.

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