¡Wachale! Department of Chicano and Latino Studies| University of Minnesota, TC
E-newsletter connecting departmental friends, family, alumni, allies, and others interested in issues impacting Chicanx and Latinx communities and the
Chicano & Latino Studies Department.
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Compassion y paciencia
Hola Raza, Gente, Familia-
First and foremost--breathe. Deep breaths--como Rogelio in Jane the Virgin--Inhala...Exhala. Otra vez. You got this. We got this. There is so much information..and yet, seems like not enough info at the exact same time. There is so much time and yet, seemingly not at the same time. We are in community--even when practicing social distancing and social isolation. And remember, that we live out our humanity in community. When and how seems more challenging now than in the past, but we are and we will continue to rise to the occasion. Never doubt it.
En Chicano and Latino Studies, aqui estamos y no nos vamos. We are strong and resilient. We reach out to you and you reach out to us, to your peeps, to community. Know that you are not alone. Somos fuertes y venimos de raizes fuertes. Now is the time for creativity and compassion and patience.
Be kind to yourself. Make good decisions about personal health and hygiene and we emerge stronger because of it.
Siempre adelante,
Chicano and Latino Studies
Departmental and University Resources
Here are some resources that we hope will be useful for you as we work towards a more stable footing in these changing times.
Chicano and Latino Studies classes are officially on-line. Know that we are mindful and flexible of the fluid situation and we will tackle each issue as it surfaces. Stay in close communication with your faculty.
Feel free to reach out to Dr. Karen Mary Davalos, Chair of the Department of Chicano and Latino Studies. Here is the link to join her during office hours on Mondays from 12:45-2:00pm.
Students from Minneapolis Public Schools, ages 18 and under) can pick up meals for free starting Tuesday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from school buses parked at several school locations. Service will continue Mondays through Fridays until further notice. Students must be present to receive the meals, and only one meal is given per students. Adults will not be provided with their own meals. The meals will not be available during the weekends, but that that policy may change moving forward. Click here for more information.
St. Paul Schools-free meals and locations:
COVID-19 Meal Access Plan
School bus routes are being used as meal pickup locations during the school closure. Parents are asked to accompany children if possible, and each child will be provided a 1-week supply of meals. Bus stops are scheduled each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday based on school start times. Families should go to their bus stop at their usual time on their designated day. Youth up to the age of 18, and individuals with a disability that are normally in school programs, are welcome.
Companies with service options related to COVID-19 response. Note this is not a comprehensive list. Visit the Office of Broadband Development for updates and additions to this list.
