The Silenced and Silences: Representations in Ethnic Studies

Ethnic Studies is the interdisciplinary study of diversity, particularly racial and ethnic diversity. It has been a part of Fresno State Curriculum for over 50 years, after powerful student demands in the late 60’s, and in 2021 became a required course of study for graduation in all CSU schools.

Smiling students seated in classroom with professor in back

[Ethnic Studies students in the classroom]

Daily Collegian clipping states President Falk claims to end the ethnic studies program

‘Falk says Ethnic Studies decision is irreversible'

Chester F. Cole states Ethnic Studies course available next semester but inability to hire faculty for La Raza studies

Memorandum [Ethnic Studies from Acting Dean School of Social Sciences]

Trustee Phillip V. Sanchez announces Chancellor Dumke's plans to expand Ethnic Studies program

"Dumke Pledges expansion of Ethnic Studies"

Blue-ribbon panel of Black educators launch investigation on Fresno State for abrupt ending of the ethnic studies

Blue ribbon panel of black educators to investigate FSC minority problems

Chicanx and Black students demand a diverse student body and campus support systems for retention

SDS Paper I, Chicano & Black Student Demands & Rationale

President Norman A Baxter discusses reasoning behind the universities inability to hire faculty for La Raza program

Memorandum, Office of the President

Proposal on how to respond to campus unrest in Fresno State

A Proposal for a Program Developed in Response to the Problem of Campus Unrest