February 14, 2014 | SharkAdmin Mark your calendar for the regional conference of 2014 NACCS-Tejas on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Palmetto Center of the Arts, Northwest Vista College. The opening night will include a plenary session on “Chicano/a Studies: Where is it Now and How do We Proceed.” The conference is expected to lure about 400 people. NACCS stands for the National Association for Chicano and Chicana Studies. “The Mexican American Studies Committee at NVC is extremely proud to host this regional conference that will attract hundreds of attendees from across the U.S.,” said Corina Gonzalez Stout of MAS, which is coordinating the conference. “Many of the issues and topics that will be discussed will impact Mexican American studies programs nationally at many schools, community colleges and Universities for years to come.” Here's a link to the conference agenda: Opening Plenary: Chicano/a Studies: Where is it and How do we Proceed? 7:00-8:15 P.M., Palmetto Center for the Arts Theater Panelists: Marci McMahon, University of Texas at Pan American Emilio Zamora, University of Texas at San Antonio Teresita Aguilar, New Mexico Highlands University Juan Tejeda, Palo Alto College Moderator: V. June Pedraza, Northwest Vista College Post-Plenary: Flor y Canto in Cypress Campus Center, Lago Vista Room 8:15 San Anto Sonando (Son Jarocho musical group San Anto-style) 8:45 Rosemary Catacalos (The first Chicana/Latina Poet Laureate of Texas) 8:55 Anthony The Poet (Three-time National Grand Slam Poetry Champion) 9:05 Laurie Ann Guerrero (Award-winning poet from San Antonio) 9:15 Juan Tejeda & Jose Flores Peregrino (Música y poesía del Movimiento Xicano) 9:25 Open Mic
