Xicana/o Graduate Council
The Mission of the Xicana/o Graduate Council (XGC) is to create a community based on social justice, engaged in critical thinking, and raising conciencia to promote a safe space were action and dialog can be explored. XGC is open to everyone.
If you would like to be added to their list serve send an email to: xgc.sjsu@gmail.com
XGC Newsletter
Every semester we put together a newsletter on a range of topics dealing with the Xicana/o Latina/o community. Below you will find our newsletters from previous semesters.
Above: XGC Member, Roberto Reyna distributing XGC newsletters at the annual MAS Symposium.
- Spring 2012 Newsletter [pdf]
- Spring 2011 Newsletter [pdf]
- Fall 2010 Newsletter [pdf]
- Spring 2010 Newsletter [pdf]
Past Community Events
XGC and Chicana/o Latina/o Community Soccer Game, April 22, 2012
In the Spring of 2012, XGC members and students from MEXA, SAHE, APIRE, CCCAC had a friendly soccer tournament and BBQ at the park.
XGC at NACCS, March 14-17, 2012
XGC and MAS graduate students attended the 40th National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies Conference in Chicago, Illinois. 15 MAS students attended. Many of them presented their research and received fellowships from the organization.
XGC at Fiesta de las Calacas- Fall 2011
XGC members attended the annual Fiesta de las Calacas at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jose.
XGC BBQ- Fall 2011
XGC members held a Fall Welcome BBQ for new MAS students.