Bridged Through Stories: Shared Heritage of the United States and Mexico, an Homage to Dr. Tomás Rivera , 2015-2016

Series

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection consists of background materials, such as descriptions of the event and proposals for themes. Also includes materials used and saved from each theme, such as newspaper clippings and press releases, posters, calendars of events, etc. Each year's theme also featured a book, and these are kept with the series. Each series various in documentation; after 2017, the documentation is limited.

Dates

2015-2016

Creator

From the Collection: Texas State University (Organization)
From the Collection: Texas State University--San Marcos (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restriction.

Biographical / Historical

Texas State University's mission statement includes the shared values of "diversity of people and ideas." Since 2011, Texas State has held the designation of Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), which means that at least 25 percent of its undergraduate enrollment is Hispanic. President Denise Trauth rightfully pointed to the challenge of recognizing the service aspect of HSI when she stated, "It is not enough to recruit talented students from all ethnicities — we must also continue to retain those students and see that they graduate."

The theme of "Bridged Through Stories: Shared Heritage of the United States and Mexico" will highlight the work and values of Tomás Rivera as well as those of others from all walks of life who have contributed to the fabric of our common understandings of the world. Through specific attention to connections between stories of Mexico and the United States, this theme will highlight multiple perspectives that contribute to community building, affirmations of identity, and collective struggles to make the world a more just place for everyone.

--from the Common Experience Website

Extent

From the Collection: 8.33 Linear Feet (Foldered items and books in six letter hollinger boxes, one legal hollinger box, and one carton; posters in one flat 11x17 box and two flat 16x20 boxes. )

From the Collection: 4.45 Gigabytes