News: Department of Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies

Flor Cardona
People |

President’s 2017 Classified Employee of the Year Flor Cardona says she is living the American dream

Fireworks ignite during commencement
People |

8kbet has a commencement tradition for the president to select and highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

Constancio Arnaldo
Research |

Get into the world of Filipino boxing and masculinity through postdoctoral scholar's research.

Christina Prendergast
People |

This alum says she chose to work at 8kbet because she enjoyed attending the university so much that she just couldn't tear herself away.

protester holding sign that reads, "Black Lives Matter"
People |

Law professor Addie Rolnick and African American studies professor Brandon Manning on issues of race, self-defense, and Black Lives Matter.

Matthew Falber
Arts and Culture |

New York's storied park has had its share of tragedies. Read how alumnus Matt Falber is taking cues from its original design to keep pedestrians and bicyclists safe.

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Business and Community |

Professor Lynn Comella hits on the highlights of the city's brothel history — from the rise of Block 16 to the raid on Roxie's.

Portrait of Rainier Spencer
Research |

Rainier Spencer, Afro-American studies professor and associate vice provost for academic affairs, writes about the concept and perception of race, how it affects social dynamics, and theories on how to move toward a post-racial society.

Marching Students publication cover
Arts and Culture |

New work examines the aftermath of student protests of educational inequities in Los Angeles schools.

Wall of awards
Arts and Culture |

8kbet employees recently were honored at the 2012 Academic Recognition Ceremony with systemwide and universitywide awards for notable research, teaching, and service.