Scholarship

Identity questions.

February 16, 2009

Identity is one of the massive subjects I would like to further study. I’ve done basic research on the notion of identity, and now I find myself questioning the role of identity in just almost every possible context. Most recently (if you follow my sparsely updated blog) I have focused on the identity of UH-D, [...]

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Board of Regents Unanimously Vote to Delay the Name Change

February 8, 2009

Friday the University of Houston- System Board of Regents met to discuss and vote on the proposed name for what is currently the University of Houston-Downtown. The meeting began with an open forum of speakers both in support and opposition to the idea. I spoke against changing the name as did Dr. Michele Moosally. Dean [...]

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Possible Names for UHD

December 19, 2008

So the UH-System Board of Regents voted to change the name of my school, UH-Downtown. I am ambivalent about the idea. I can see both the good and bad about having a new identity for this growing institution. I would like to know, however, why President Max Castillo failed to inform the University community about [...]

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Ways of Seeing: BBC Documentary

December 4, 2008

John Berger’s amazing series discussing how one sees. Episode 1, Part1 Episode 1, Part2 Episode 1, Part 3 Episode 1, Part 4 Technorati Tags: John Berger, Ways of Seeing

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Rick Noriega Takes it To Cornyn

October 17, 2008

If you did not see last night’s debate you can get the video from TexasDebates.com. I have the video posted here for you, but if you want to view the first debate you will have to go to their website. Watch the Video and if you think Rick did a good job, PLEASE DONATE to [...]

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Hispanic Studies PhD Program

October 11, 2008

I might be stretching it a little but I want to go directly for a PhD. It’s a goal of mine and tackling that beast is going to be hard. Going directly into a dual program might be the best way to attack it. Anyway I’ve never thought about this before but TAMU has a [...]

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New Podcast for the Chicano Minded

September 21, 2008

I received notice of a new podcast for those interested in Mexico and the many issues that surround it’s people. I have not yet had the chance to listen to it, but I will post a review (and/or summary) of its content as soon as possible. At the moment I am finishing The Account: Álvar [...]

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National Immigration Bond Fund

August 7, 2008

Donate to a worthy cause. All people in America, including immigrants, deserve basic human rights and dignity. This includes the right to legal counsel, ability to communicate and visit with their children and families, and humane treatment while in custody. Everyday the National Immigrant Bond Fund receives requests for help from families, churches, organizations and [...]

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