For Current Students
The Ethnic Studies Program examines the social, cultural, and the historical forces that have shaped cultural identity in the United States and around the globe. In order to recognize the complex aspects of ethnic identity, our program focuses on five themes:
- diaspora
- colonialism
- slavery
- genocide
- community formation
We explore these and related topics from a variety of perspectives, always conscious of how they intersect with gender, sexuality, class, and nation.
Students interested in the Ethnic Studies minor should contact the Director and/or one of the sponsoring faculty.
News
Reiko Hillyer, 2025 Oregon Book Award Finalist
Congratulations to Reiko Hillyer whose book A WALL IS JUST A WALL: THE PERMEABILITY OF THE PRISON IN THE TWENTIETH-CENTURY UNITED STATES (Duke University Press, 2024) is a finalist for the 2025 Oregon Book Awards in the category of General Nonfiction.
21st Annual Ray Warren Symposium Explores the Concept of Borders
This year’s Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies, held November 13-15, is titled On the Border. It will examine the different borders we experience, the role of borders in our lives, and the relationship between borders and ideas of race and ethnicity.
Sticker Design Contest - deadline is Sunday, September 15
Are you interested in designing the next sticker for this year’s Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies?
Well, you’re in luck! We are looking for current L&C students (CAS, GSEC, and Law) to design a sticker that captures this year’s theme of borders. The winning design will also be shared on our social media and other print/digital publicity for the symposium. The winner will receive a $50 gift card.
Apply through the Google form by Sunday, September 15. We look forward to seeing your creative designs!
Contact the symposium co-chairs at rwchairs@lclark.edu with any questions.