El Centro Presents:
Chicane Latine
Latine Year End Ceremony Year End Ceremony
“Navegando
lo desconocido, creando nuestro destino.”
CHICANELATINEGRAD2024 Program/Programa
Order of Procession
Orden de Procesion
Blessing/Bendicion
Masters of Ceremony
Welcome & Land
Acknowledgment/Bienvenida
Mariachi Eterno de UCSC
White Hawk Indian Council for the Children
Saúl Ordaz & Daisy Rico Undergraduate Students
Xiomara Lopez, M.Ed. Director, El Centro
Performance Groupo Folklorico Los Mejicas
Student Address in Spanish
Orador Estudiantil en Espanol
Student Address in English
Prador Estudiantil en Ingles
Juana Alvarez-Ortiz
B.A. Sociology
Emilia Sanchez
B.A. Sociology and Latin American & Latino Studies
Graduate Student Address in English
Prador Estudiantil en Ingles
Presentation of Degree
Presentacion de Diplomas
Closing & Turning of the Tassel
Saul Villegas
M.F.A. Digital Arts & New Media
UCSC Faculty and Staff Facultad de UCSC
Dr. Judith Estrada
Associate Vice Chancellor, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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CEREMONIADEFINDEAÑ0
Chicane Latine
TheChicanxLatinxResourceCenterwasestablishedin1995asa responsetotheeducationalneedsofChicaneLatinestudentsattheUC SantaCruz.Betterknownas"ELCENTRO",theCenterservesasahubof organizedactivitiesandresourcesthatsupportstudenttransition, retention,graduationandacademicadvancement.Throughcampusand communitypartnerships,themissionofELCENTROistopromotea criticalunderstandingofChicaneandLatinecommunitieswithinthe UnitedStatesandinternationally.Oureffortspromotecultural affirmation,socialjusticevalues,andcommunityservice. Tolearnmorevisitelcentro.ucsc.edu.
“Navegando lo desconocido, creando nuestro destino. Con cada una de nuestras semillas plantadas, crearemos un bosque de sabiduría.”
Clase del 2024
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On it’s 52nd year of existence, El Centro celebrates the legacy of the first students who began this tradition in order to honor their cultural background, persistence, pride, and dedication.
LETTERFROMDIRECTORTOGRADUATES
Xiomara López, Director of El Centro¡Felicidades! On behalf of El Centro, we acknowledge your hard work, love, sacrifice, and dedication. You all have overcome so much these last few years. At the same time, you all have had the courage to stand up for what you believe in and each one of you has left a legacy on this campus and in our community. You have demonstrated the power of community, perseverance, and the pursuit of knowledge. Your accomplishments are a testament to your dedication and the support you have received from your loved ones. Your degrees are a collective cosecha, a triunfo de tu mama, tu papa, de tus hermanos y hermanas, tus abuelos, your ancestors who are with you in spirit, and all those who have nurtured you. Graduating is a reminder that you are growing and learning, you are resilient, and you are sacred. Continue to carry with you that ética de trabajo, ese espíritu de lucha que tuvieron nuestros padres. La lucha todavía sigue.
Let us remember that success is not solely measured by personal achievements or material wealth. True success lies in how we uplift others, how we make a positive difference in the lives of those around us. Let us strive to be compassionate, empathetic leaders who inspire and empower others. Together, we can create a future filled with compassion, equity, and justice.
For those who have dedicated their time as student program coordinators, interns, and volunteers, muchas gracias de todo corazón. We will miss you dearly pero es tiempo de volar!
De Corazon, Xiomara3
CHICANELATINEGRAD2024
StudentSpeakers/Oradoresestudiantiles
Juana Alvarez-Ortiz (She/they)
B.A. Sociology
Juana Alvarez Ortiz es una estudiante indocumentada de primerageneraciónquenacióenMichoacán,Méxicoycreció en Salinas, California. Juana se gradúa hoy con una licenciatura en Sociología y aspira iniciar su empresa y brindar servicios, recursos y apoyo a otros estudiantes indocumentados.
Emilia Sanchez (She/they)
B.A. Sociology & Latin American & Latino Studies
My name is Emilia Sanchez and I am graduating with a double Bachelors in Sociology and Latin American and LatinoStudies!IamatransferstudentfromLosAngelesand I love that city with all my heart. My best friend is my sister Frida - who has taught me to speak up even if my voice shakes. I would not be here if it wasn't for the village it took to raise me. My accomplishments are not just my own, they aremyfamily'saswell!
Saul Villegas (he/him/his)
Masters of Fine arts - Digital Arts & New Media
SaulVillegasisgraduatingfromUCSCasanMFAstudentin the Digital Arts & New Media program within the Future Stagescohort.Hisresearch-basedpracticefocusesonthemes ofmemory,perception, andtrauma,guidingviewersthrough the cathartic experience of losing a loved one. Villegas' work explores the complexities of mental imagery, employing experimental imaginal exposure techniques to investigate its transformative potential for healing through art. To view his work,visitwww.modernobysaulvillegas.com.
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Blessing/Bendición
WhiteHawkIndianCouncilfortheChildren
Since 1983, White Hawk Indian Council for Children, a non-profit organization has existed in Watsonville, CA to engage the youth of our communityinindigenouspracticesprimarilythroughdanzaAzteca.
Performances/Actuaciones
Mariachi Eterno
Mariachi Eterno de UCSC is an inclusive and diversestudent organization at UC Santa Cruz, founded in 2018. Our mission is to create a safe space to gather as students to practice mariachi music and Mexican expressive culture for both the university and the local Santa Cruz community.
Los Mejicas
Grupo Folklórico Los Mejicas’ goal is to educate folks on the history of Mexico through folklore dance. Each state/region in Mexico has its own history & traditions displayed through colorful vestuario, hairpiece, and accessories. For 50 years, Los Mejicas has served as a retention and safe space for many students across the generations.
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CHICANELATINEGRAD2024
GraduateProgram
Amanda Carbajal
Cuauhtemoc Garcia
Cynthia Carrion
Debbie Duarte
Kiriel Pena-Navarro
Michelle Parra
Nicolas Santana-Zuniga
Rita Carmona
Rosa Guzman
Saul Villegas
Sophia Reyes
Vanessa Yadira Oviedo
Ph.D., Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology
M.S. Applied Economics & Finance
M.S. Ocean Sciences
Ph.D., Literature
M.S. Applied Economics & Finance
Ph.D. Sociology
M.A. Education
M.F.A. Social Documentation
M.A. Education
M.F.A. Digital Arts and New Media
M.A. Anthropology
Ph.D., Cognitive Psychology
UndergraduateProgram
Abbie Otilia Tafolla-Alonso
Abigail Cabrera Santiago
Adrian Vasquez-Campos
Adriana Andrea Avila-Medrano
Aedan Charles Bran
Albert Meza
Aleida Diaz-Roque
Alex Alexandra Furlong
Alex Rodriguez
Alexandra Cortez Mendoza
Spanish Studies
Linguistics
Psychology
Plant Sciences
Psychology
Economics
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Psychology
Applied Mathematics
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CHICANELATINEGRAD2024
UndergraduateProgram
Alexia Danielle Martinez
Alexis Gonzalez
Alfred Ramos
Allan M Trujillo
Alyssa Torres
Alyssa Yessenia Guerrero
Amaya J Rosas
Anahi Altamirano
Andi Silva-Quiroz
Andrea Alejandra Mora Paredes
Andrea F Gallardo
Andrea Yamilet Hernandez Segundo
Andres Limeta
Aneth Rizo Navarro
Angela Valeria Rangel
Anna Alexandria Duran
Annette Michelle Montiel
Anthony Avila
Antonio Guizar Orozco
Araceli Nonoal
Ariattne Zarate Leon
Education, Democracy and Justice
Psychology
Environmental Sciences
Business Management Economics
Psychology
Latin American and Latino Studies and Sociology
History
Latin American and Latino Studies and Sociology
Sociology
Education, Democracy and Justice
Spanish Studies
Sociology
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
Intensive Psychology
Film and Digital Media
Psychology
Theater Arts
Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics
Latin American and Latino Studies and Politics
History
Computer Science: Computer
Game Design
Cognitive Science
Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
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CHICANELATINEGRAD2024 UndergraduateProgram
Ashley Hernandez
Ashley Nicole Bahena
Autumn Real Real Montez
Aves Sonoma Pluma
Azarely Bedolla Gutierrez
Azucena Lopez-Lulo
Belen Suarez Cordova
Ben Banuelos
Bianca Aguilera-Zavala
Blanca Natividad Estrada Chino
Brandon Rene Rios
Brenda Alvarez
Brenda Heras Fernandez
Brett Moon Chavez
Brianie Isabel Gonzalez
Bryan Ivan Briseno
Candy Jazmin Sanchez Espejel
Carina Esmeralda Arias
Carlos Javier Cervantes
Carlos Perez
Carson Toshi Diehl
Cesar Augusto Rivas
Christopher Betancourt-Lopez
Sociology
Environmental Studies
Psychology
Latin American and Latino Studies
Environmental Studies
Environmental Sciences
Biology
Sociology
History of Art and Visual Culture
Latin American and Latino Studies
Sociology
Psychology
Physics (Astrophysics)
Art
Anthropology
Legal Studies
Politics
Education, Democracy and Justice
History
Biology
Sociology
Chemistry
Environmental Studies
Sociology
Spanish Studies
Computer Science
Literature
Applied Mathematics
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CHICANELATINEGRAD2024
UndergraduateProgram
Ciara Ann Mcdavis
Clarissa Marie Farfan
Claudia Gessel Martinez Alvarado
Colby Clark Hurdle
Crystal Anguiano
Daisy Ashley Miguel
Daisy Lizeth Herrera
Daisy Melanie Amparo Santin
Damaris Guzman Viramontes
Daniel Bautista
Daniela Renée Martinez
Darcy Negrete
David Salgado
Dayanna Campos Vallejo
Denilson Perez
Desiree Anya Rodriguez
Diana Fernandez Pacheco
Diana Ochoa
Diego Garcia
Edgar D Cruz
Edith Melissa Garcia Perea
Eduardo Del Rio
Eduardo Valadez
Legal Studies
Sociology
Robotics Engineering
Latin American and Latino Studies
Community Studies
Latin American and Latino Studies
Cognitive Science
Film and Digital Media
Chemistry
Film and Digital Media
Global and Community Health
Marine Biology
Film and Digital Media
Mathematics
Psychology
Latin American and Latino Studies and Sociology
Latin American and Latino Studies and Politics
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
Environmental Sciences
Literature
Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics
Linguistics
Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics
Environmental Studies and Economics
9
CHICANELATINEGRAD2024
UndergraduateProgram
Elayne Juana Carbajal
Elizabeth Abigail Granados Johnson
Elizabeth Pena Sanchez
Elizama Mendoza
Emely Karissa Morales
Emilia Sanchez
Emily Andrea Fernandez
Emma Sophia Cadena
Eskarleth Dayanna Lopez Gonzalez
Esmeralda I Ruiz
Estefania Sanchez
Esteffania Castillo
Ev Lopez
Evaline Natalia Meza
Evelin Aquino
Evelyn Velazquez-Cerda
Faith Vivian Carrillo
Fatima Rosas Huerta
Felicia Nicole Martinez
Fernando Esteban Mejia
Fernando Jesus Estrada-Rizo
Fernando Jose Alcazar
Environmental Studies
Education, Democracy and Justice
Psychology
Latin American and Latino Studies/Sociology
Latin American and Latino Studies
Psychology
Latin American and Latino Studies/Sociology
Psychology
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
Psychology
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Business Management Economics
Psychology
Latin American and Latino Studies
History of Art and Visual Culture
Literature
Anthropology
Legal Studies
Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
Psychology
Education, Democracy and Justice
Psychology
Human Biology
Computer Science
Human Biology
Computer Science: Computer
Game Design
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CHICANELATINEGRAD2024
UndergraduateProgram
Flavio Cesar Martinez
Frankie Jesse Pedroza
Gabriela Juliana Varon
Gabriela Romero
Gabriella Mercedes Garcia
Genesee Gallegos
Giselle David
Giselle Huerta
Giselle Perez
Giselle Santana
Gladys Hernandez-Gomez
Gohan Garcia
Grace Minano
Guillermo De La Riva
Hayden Michael Cohen
Hayley Darlene Sanchez
Heidy Nahir Saravia
Helen Marie Marron
Henry O Garcia-Quizhpe
Isabella Juliet Pina
Isabella Rubalcava
Isaiah Luis Gutierrez
Isaias Aurelio Zamarripa
Politics
Film and Digital Media
Anthropology
Environmental Studies/Biology
Psychology
Psychology
Environmental Studies
Psychology
Film and Digital Media
Environmental Sciences / Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental
Biology
Economics / Mathematics
Philosophy
Anthropology
Latin American and Latino Studies
Applied Mathematics
Business Management Economics
Film and Digital Media
Latin American and Latino Studies
Education, Democracy and Justice
Psychology
Psychology
Cognitive Science
Intensive
Psychology
Art
Human Biology
Education, Democracy and Justice
History
11
CHICANELATINEGRAD2024
UndergraduateProgram
Itzcel Dayanara Juarez Pacheco
Itzel Hernandez Ruiz
Ivan Madrigal
Ivan Mendez
Ivanna Alessandra Mendez
Izzy Zazueta
Jacqueline Barragan
Legal Studies
Global and Community Health
Physics (Astrophysics)
Human Biology
Legal Studies
Sociology
Politics
Environmental Sciences and
Molecular, Cell, and
Developmental Biology
Jahari Garcia
Jane Teresa Betancourt
Jasmin Elisabeth Sosa
Jasmin Toledo
Jasmine Vela
Environmental Studies
Biology
Psychology
Sociology
Latin American and Latino Studies/
Sociology
Spanish Studies
Jax Maya
Jazmin Guerra
Jennifer Abrego Ruiz
Jennifer Alvarado
Jennifer Duran
Jennifer Jaqueline Lopez Garcia
Jennifer Jeronimo
Jennifer Michelle Miranda
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Anthropology
Latin American and Latino Studies
Marine Biology
Education, Democracy and Justice
Film and Digital Media
Molecular, Cell, and
Developmental Biology
Education, Democracy and Justice
Mathematics
Latin American and Latino Studies
Sociology
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CHICANELATINEGRAD2024
UndergraduateProgram
Jennifer Montserrat Xilonzochilt
Jennifer Ochoa Villegas
Jennyfer Fernanda Sanabria
Jesus Emanuel Castro Garcia
Jj Jimmy Robles
Joanna Nicole Juarez
Johana Melissa Mendez Lucas
Johana Monserrat Beltran
Jordan Lynnay Scurlock
Jose Eduardo Lopez
Jose Gerardo Maciel
Jose Ignacio Patino
Jose Luis Nadales De Marcos
Jose Mario Gutierrez
Joshua Zane Barsky
Joslynn Kiana Velasquez
Juana Alvarez Ortiz
Julian Ayala
Juliana Suzanne Castaneda
Kalyssa Esperanza Romero
Karina Elizabeth Diaz Alvarez
Anthropology
Sociology
Psychology
Biotechnology
Computer Engineering
Technology and Information
Management
Legal Studies
Business Management
Economics
Anthropology
Psychology
Anthropology
Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
Latin American and Latino Studies
Computer Science
Computer Science: Computer
Game Design
Robotics Engineering
Mathematics Theory and
Computation
Economics
Sociology
Latin American and Latino Studies
Spanish Studies
Feminist Studies
Film and Digital Media
Psychology
Legal Studies
Psychology
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CHICANELATINEGRAD2024 UndergraduateProgram
Karina Mendez
Karla Acosta
Karla Camila Martinez
Katherine M Garcia De La Rosa
Katherine Marie Patterson
Kayla Joanne Mendoza
Kayla Nicole De La Hoya
Kaylee Jasmine Campos
Kelly Tuxpan
Kendra Marisol Frias
Keyla Pamela Gonzalez Valdez
Environmental Studies
Marine Biology
Psychology
Latin American and Latino Studies/Sociology
Film and Digital Media
Film and Digital Media
Literature
Legal Studies
Sociology
Psychology
Latin American and Latino Studies
Politics
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
Legal Studies
Latin American and Latino Studies/Sociology
Spanish Studies
Kiki Galvez
Kim Nicole Porras
Kimberly Martinez-Lara
Kimberly Perez Sanchez
Kimberly Vanessa Cortez-Solorio
Kimberly Yamilet Benitez-Macedo
Kristopher Alan-Lomelin Orduna
Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics
Environmental Sciences
Marine Biology
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
Psychology
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
Legal Studies
Politics
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CHICANELATINEGRAD2024
UndergraduateProgram
Laura N Ortiz
Leonardo Xavier Hernandez
Leslie Abigail Marquez
Liliana Carmen Vazquez
Liliana Castro
Liliana De Santiago
Linda Bowers
Lizbeth Antonia Jimenez
Lizbeth Morelos
Lizeth Embarcadero
Lizeth Pena Sanchez
Lourdes Lizbeth Ornelas
Luis Felipe Cortes Garcia
Mango Alicia Iraheta
Maria Azul Celeste Juarez
Maria Carmen Garcia
Mariana Silva Hernandez
MarinaDeLosAngelesPimentelCalderon
Marisol Juarez Ortiz
Marisol Zenaida Ornelas
bri
Marissa Kelly McGuire
Mark Anthony Chavez
Politics
Computer Science
Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
Legal Studies
Cognitive Science
Latin American and Latino Studies
Human Biology
Film and Digital Media
Biology
Politics
Sociology
Sociology
Education, Democracy and Justice
Latin American Studies/Sociology
Latin American and Latino Studies
Politics
Philosophy
Sociology
Sociology
Molecular, Cell, and
Developmental Biology
Biology
Education, Democracy and Justice
Psychology
Latin American and Latino Studies
Literature
Legal Studies
Politics
Psychology
Film and Digital Media
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CHICANELATINEGRAD2024
UndergraduateProgram
Marlon Brandon Reyes Silva
Matthew Joseph Ramirez
Matthew Oropeza
Mauricio Bautista
Maximiano Castillo
Maya Lucia Mendoza
Melanie Lopez
Melany Elizabeth Del Cid Chavez
Melissa Nicole Morales
Melody Gabrielle Trujillo
Melody Xitlali Sandoval
Mercedes Lefiti
Michael Carroll Cooper
Michael Otavio Dos Santos Pucci
Michael Steven Del Rio
Michelle Andrea Alvarez
Michelle Karina Vega
Michelle Villegas Dela Rosa
Miguel Angel Sedano
Miguel Narez Vazquez
Miguel Salcedo
Million Villanueva
Physics (Astrophysics)
Business Management Economics
Art and Design: Games and
Playable Media
Mathematics
Music
Psychology
Environmental Studies
Film and Digital Media
Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
Computer Engineering
Psychology
Literature
Sociology
Sociology
Politics
Environmental Studies/Earth Sciences
Film and Digital Media
Cognitive Science
Latin American and Latino Studies
Sociology
Molecular, Cell, and
Developmental Biology
Cognitive Science
Latin American and Latino
Studies/Sociology
Politics
Literature
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CHICANELATINEGRAD2024
UndergraduateProgram
Miranda Jocelyn Oyoque
Monica Jaylene Rangel
Nallely Barraza Cazares
Nallely Guadalupe Gutierrez
Nancy Hernandez Rocha
Naomi Alani Mitchell
Naomi Sol Ortiz
Natalia De Luna
Natalia Isabel Torres
Natalie Renee Reyes
Nayely Jasmin Martinez
Nicolas Gonzalez
Nicole Diana Arceo
Nicole Luna Cervantes
Nohely Gutierrez
Nuria Vianey Becerra
Oscar Gibran Orozco Medina
Osiel Abraham Mendoza
Osvaldo Macias
Paloma Itzeli Perez
Pam sarai Barrios
Paola Maria Ayala
Education, Democracy and Justice
Psychology
Psychology
Network and Digital Technology
Psychology
Community Studies
Latin American Studies/Sociology
Environmental Studies/Biology
Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
Literature
Psychology
Feminist Studies
Psychology
Biology
Cognitive Science
Sociology
History of Art and Visual Culture
Ecology and Evolution
Anthropology
Anthropology
Latin American and Latino Studies
Sociology
Sociology
Physics (Astrophysics)
Legal Studies
Politics
Biology
Latin American and Latino Studies
Sociology
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CHICANELATINEGRAD2024
UndergraduateProgram
Paola Santos
Pedro Angel Rios
Perla Vanessa Soto-Benitez
Ray Christopher Diaz
Reanna Raquel Ramirez
Renata Sofia Lopez
Reuben Timothy Chavez
Rosalva Quintero
Rose Sucely Contreras
Rudy Alfonso Estrada
Ryan Viet-Thanh Mac
Samanta Dafne Flores Gonzalez
Samantha Paola Milian-Prieto
Samuel Nieto
Santos Centeno
Sara Delgado
Sara L Rose
Sara Margarita Razo
Sarah Ann Samora
Sarah Daniela Pulido
Saul Garcia
Sebastian Alexander Zamora
Environmental Sciences
Business Management Economics
Film and Digital Media
Biology
Politics
Business Management Economics
Computer Science
Computer Science: Computer
Game Design
Psychology
Politics
Psychology
Economics
Computer Science
Latin American and Latino Studies/Sociology
Education, Democracy and Justice
Psychology
Business Management Economics
Critical Race & Ethnic Studies
Human Biology
Theater Arts
Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
Feminist Studies
Psychology
Legal Studies
Politics
Education, Democracy, and Justice
History
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CHICANELATINEGRAD2024
UndergraduateProgram
Serena Marie Mueller
Sergio Emmanuel Hernandez
Shirley Janet Delgadillo
Sienna Sky Lee
Simon Lincoln Pierce
Sofia Carolina Wageman
Sofia Marin Velasquez
Sofia Patricia Cruz
Sophia Daniela Aguilera
Sophia Q Trujillo
Susan Gabriela Betancourt
Susana Yanet Gonzalez
Tamara Caselin Avila
Thomas Jasso
Tianna Guzman Abrego
Tristan Blas Gonzalez
Uriel Lopez Garcia
Valentin Kevin Casanova
Valerie Jacqueline Panduro
Veronica Gesell Flores
Veronica Marcela Zaparolli
Anthropology
Sociology
Molecular, Cell, and
Developmental Biology
Cognitive Science
Film and Digital Media
Politics
Latin American and Latino Studies
Sociology
Biology
Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
Legal Studies
Sociology
Politics
Cognitive Science
Environmental Studies/Biology
Education, Democracy and Justice
Psychology
Latin American and Latino Studies
Sociology
Economics
Legal Studies
Psychology
Psychology
Computer Science
History
Art
Psychology
Psychology
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CHICANELATINEGRAD2024 UndergraduateProgram
Victoria Guadalupe Flores
Victoria Magallon
Viviana Rocio Raker
Yahaira Yamileth Uribe
Yasmi Lineth Aguilar
Yuliana Campos Ramirez
Yvette Guadalupe Suarez-Navarro
Zoe Rollin Alamillo
Briza Mendez
Cindy Islas Ortiz
Cintia Erazo-Cabrera
Omar Alcantar
Mikaela Mansilla
Leslie Alvarez Hernandez
Psychology
Education, Democracy and Justice
Psychology
Environmental Studies
Film and Digital Media
Molecular, Cell, and
Developmental Biology
Legal Studies
Education, Democracy and Justice
Psychology
Molecular, Cell, and
Developmental Biology
Environmental Studies
Latin American and Latino Studies
Psychology
Film and Digital Media
Legal Studies
Philosophy
Environmental Studies
Latin American & Latino Studies
Psychology
“Navegando lo desconocido, creando nuestro destino. Con cada una de nuestras semillas plantadas, crearemos un bosque de sabiduría.”
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TheChicaneLatineYear-EndCeremony PlanningCommittee
A huge thank you to the El Centro Student Program Coordinators Saúl Ordaz, Arely Verduzco, and Kelly Camacho who committed their time to make this ceremony memorable. UCSC thanks them for their dedication and passion for planning this ceremony. Additionally, we want to recognize El Centro Director Xiomara López and El Centro Program Coordinator Jailene Tzintzun who guided and supported these leaders along the way.
Thankyoutoourdonors!
This year El Centro raised $3,400 during UCSC’s Fall Giving Day. The funds were used to purchase stoles for this year’s graduates. Please consider donating next year!
Gracias a los que donaron dinero para los graduados.
Marcelino Plascencia
Gabriela Chavira
Brenda Avila
Gregory Gilbert
Tiffany Zachmeier
Nancy Kim
Carolina Cadena
Jesus Diaz Bonilla
Russell Rodriguez
Sandra Stevenson, In
Memory of Ernesto Galarza
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Acknowledgments/Reconocimientos
ElCentroStudentProgramCoordinators
CommitteeonEthnicProgramming
StudentUnionAssembly
Measure15StudentCouncil
WhiteHawkIndianCouncilfortheChildren
MariachiEternodeUCSC
LosMejicasdeUCSC
UCSCResourceCenters
HispanicServingInstitutionInitiatives
EducationalOpportunityProgram(EOP)
StudentSuccess&Equity DivisionofStudentAffairs&Success
LatinxAlumniNetwork
KarinaOrocioandQuetzalliShop(@QuetzalliShop) LuisCubas,Photography&CemillitasPhotobooth(@cemillitas )
CLYECVolunteers,Custodians,andWorkers
NancyKim,ResourceCentersExecutiveDirector
EbonéeWilliams,AssociateViceChancellor,SSE Dr.JudithEstrada,AssociateViceChancellor,ODEI
ASpecialThankYouTo: FacultyStageParty:
Saskias Casanova, Psychology
Julissa Muñiz, Psychology
Marcella Gomez, Applied Math
Amy Argenal, Sociology
David Menendez, Psychology
Carlos Martinez, Latin American & Latino Studies
Alegra Eroy-Reveles, Chemistry & Biochemistry
Michelle Aguilera, Education
Kirsten Silva Gruesz, Literature
micha cárdenas, Critical Race & Ethnic Studies
Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, Astronomy & Astrophysics
Marcia Ochoa, Performance, Play & Design
Juan Pedroza, Sociology
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“Con cada una de nuestras semillas plantadas, crearemos un bosque de sabiduría.”