Join the Sueltenfuss Library as we welcome renowned historian/author Dr. Cynthia E. Orozco on Thursday, March 20th from 6:00pm–7:30pm, for a special reception and keynote address, “Mexican American Civil Rights Leader of San Antonio: 1930-1960”.
Visit our 3rd floor loft to view the exhibit, “Alonso S. Perales: Civil Rights Trailblazer” by Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) to learn more about Perales’ lifelong dedication to civil rights, social justice, and educational access. Following the keynote address on the 2nd floor, Orozco will be signing copies of her biography on Perales.
Alongside MACRI’s exhibit, the Sueltenfuss Library also presents exciting student work:
“Legacy in Motion: Creatively Reinterpreting Alonso S. Perales for a New Generation.” Curated by the library, this showcase features historical photographs alongside creative projects developed by OLLU students reflecting on Perales’ impact on Mexican American civil rights. Highlights include:
- “A Legacy in Linocut” — This exhibit showcases a series of linocut prints created by students in OLLU’s Visual & New Media Arts printmaking course to honor the legacy of Alonso S. Perales. Led by Dr. Suzy González, the works reflect artistic interpretations of Perales’ impact and contributions.
- “A Geographic Timeline: Alonso Perales’ Life-Long Legacy of Justice & Equality” – This interactive, bilingual multimedia presentation, created by students in Dr. Kim Kennedy’s Reading Comprehension course (EDUC), explores key moments in Perales’ lifelong fight for justice and equality.
- “Explorando El Legado de Alonso Perales: Hands-On Learning Activities” – Designed for students, this interactive experience enhances the Perales exhibit with engaging, hands-on activities for school aged children. It was developed by students in Dr. Kim Kennedy’s undergraduate and graduate education courses.
- “Perales in Photos” – A photographic display curated by The Sueltenfuss Library, featuring images courtesy of Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage, Arte Público Press, University of Houston.