Founded in 1970, the Department of Ethnic Studies at BGSU is one of the oldest programs in the nation focusing on interdisciplinary studies of race.
It was established in response to student-led efforts. The department of Ethnic Studies at BGSU is one of the oldest programs in the nation focusing on interdisciplinary studies of race. It was established in response to student-led efforts for a center for the study of the histories of peoples of color. The department draws from its activist moorings in the Civil Rights Movement to promote a crit
10/22/2024
The Latino/a/x Issues Conference is an annual forum featuring original scholarship & creative work. We invite proposals for presentations on all topics related to Latin America and Latino/a/x Studies. Apply by Fri, Dec 6 at bgsu.edu/latinoissues.
10/21/2024
The BGSU Ethnic Studies program welcomes Ernest L. Gibson III of Auburn University to present “Into Beauford’s Colors: James Baldwin, Black Q***r Joy and the Art of Friendship.” The lecture is at 6PM on Wed, Oct 23, in BTSU 201.
04/19/2024
Dr. Luis Moreno, Associate Teaching Professor of Ethnic Studies at BGSU, discussed his research on Latino students' activism in Northwest Ohio at this year's Latinx Studies Conference at Arizona State University.
Image description: Dr. Luis Moreno speaks from a podium with screen image of Bowling Green State University behind him.
03/26/2024
Poet and LIC Keynote Speaker Carlos Andrés Gómez is on campus! This afternoon Gómez met with students in Prof. Valeria Grinberg Pla's SPAN 2700 class.
If you pre-registered for the Latino/a/x Issues Conference at BGSU, we'll see you tomorrow at BGSU's Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Check in starts at 8:30 am and doors to keynote luncheon open at 11:30.
If you didn't pre-register, you can watch our keynote program starting at noon here: https://youtube.com/live/dq60_OPIJBo?feature=share
Picture description: over 20 students stand with Carlos Andrés Gómez, wearing brown long sleeve shirt and black jeans, in BGSU classroom.
Dr. Kim Stanley from Ethnic Studies Presenting Today!
11/01/2023
BGSU Department of World Languages & Cultures invites you to visit ofrendas in Shatzel Hall, Kohl Hall, the Wolfe Center, and the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Ofrendas are altars built to honor lost loved ones during the annual Día de los Mu***os (Day of the Dead) celebration.
10/29/2023