We, the undersigned, would like to express our interest in the possibility of adding new courses in the areas of Latino studies and Brazilian studies, the development of a Latino Studies initiative, and the potential expansion of our faculty to teach these new courses.
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I have been overwhelmed by the stories people are sharing in the comments about why this curriculum matters to them. It is clear that this is a conversation we should have been having a long time ago. Your passion is the only reason this is gaining any traction at all.
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People of color deserve inclusion. The right to develop an academic narrative is foundational to identity and respect in a society that denies such to PoC.
In the push for diversity and inclusion at WashU, this would be an excellent step toward visibility, inclusion in history and context, and representation in the academic and research sphere.
Because we desperately need leading scholars to create engaging academic environments in which we can dig deeper into the conversations we are so eager to expand on campus. Ya es hora.
We already suffer from lack of diversity in our student body, this cannot continue into our studies as well
All histories and cultures deserve study, not just "America" and other Eurocentric fields.
I think this is very important for this university!
Multicultural understanding, Awesome!
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We, the undersigned, would like to express our interest in the possibility of adding new courses in the areas of Latino studies and Brazilian studies, the development of a Latino Studies initiative, and the potential expansion of our faculty to teach these new courses.
Updates
March 4, 2016
I have been overwhelmed by the stories people are sharing in the comments about why this curriculum matters to them. It is clear that this is a conversation we should have been having a long time ago. Your passion is the only reason this is gaining any traction at all.
Reached 100 supporters
March 4, 2016
23 Comments
As a recent alumna, I wholeheartedly support this cause and am very proud of those working to make this happen. Ethnic studies programs are empowering and enlightening to all students, and I truly believe Washington University in St. Louis would become a stronger, more inclusive institution by offering Latino and Brazilian studies.
People of color deserve inclusion. The right to develop an academic narrative is foundational to identity and respect in a society that denies such to PoC.
In the push for diversity and inclusion at WashU, this would be an excellent step toward visibility, inclusion in history and context, and representation in the academic and research sphere.
Because we desperately need leading scholars to create engaging academic environments in which we can dig deeper into the conversations we are so eager to expand on campus. Ya es hora.
We already suffer from lack of diversity in our student body, this cannot continue into our studies as well
All histories and cultures deserve study, not just "America" and other Eurocentric fields.
I think this is very important for this university!
Multicultural understanding, Awesome!
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As a recent alumna, I wholeheartedly support this cause and am very proud of those working to make this happen. Ethnic studies programs are empowering and enlightening to all students, and I truly believe Washington University in St. Louis would become a stronger, more inclusive institution by offering Latino and Brazilian studies.