Summer Book Platicas
All staff and faculty are welcome to join this informal summer book club and platicas (chat) at the library. Students and alumni are welcome too!
Folx can read the chapter before the meeting date and come together for a Platica to discuss the book, Transforming Hispanic-Serving Institutions for Equity and Justice by Gina Ann Garcia.
The DRM-free ebook is available from the university library via this link.
Transforming Hispanic-Serving Institutions for Equity and Justice Ebook
The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 18th, 2026, and will run until July 30th. We will be meeting at 2 pm in the Library, room L102.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) and snacks.
Reading & Platicas schedule (Flexible)
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2: Chapter 1, Transforming HSIs for Equity, Justice, and Liberation
Week 3: Chapter 2, and Committing to Mission, Identity, and Strategic Purpose
Week 4: Chapter 3, Extending and Complicating Membership
Week 5: Chapter 4, Developing Infrastructure
Week 6: Chapter 5, Rethinking Governance and Leadership
Week 7: Chapter 6, Including External Partnerships and Influences
Week 8: Open discussion