The Salem campus will host a slate of Farmworker Recognition events this April. The month is a historically sacred time for PNW farmworkers. It's the start of the pre-harvest seasons and arrival of migrant farmworkers. April also marks the anniversary of the establishment of the first farmworker union, Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN) founded in 1985. The month is also the memorial anniversary of the farm labor icon, Cesar Chavez. Funding for the event is provided by CAFES. We are also seeking photography submission to be featured in a photo exhibit at the events.
We look forward to seeing you. Please contact me
Events:
Book Talk April 15th 7-8pm
Paulus Lecture Hall
Dr. Oliver Rosales on Civil Rights in Bakersfield: Segregation and Multiracial Activism in the Central Valley
SSRD Poster Session April 16th 11:30-1pm
Hatfield Library
Join Students in their presentation of their farmworker research
Student Roundtable Discussion April 23rd 11:30-12:30
Goudy Commons 113B
Intimate student lunch discussion about future farmworker curriculum & Programming
Only 15 seats are available, please reach out if interested.
Farmworker Children Alumni Panel April 24th 7-8pm
Cat Cavern
Discussion with with WU Alumni about Farmworker Status & Advocacy
