About this event

A keynote address featuring Dr. Gilberto Cárdenas. 

Dr. Gilberto Cárdenas is an internationally recognized sociologist, arts advocate, and institutional builder whose work has transformed the landscape of Latino scholarship and cultural advocacy in the United States. A first-generation college student, he earned his B.A. from California State University, Los Angeles, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Notre Dame.

At Notre Dame, Dr. Cárdenas served as the founding Director of the Institute for Latino Studies (1999–2012), held the Julian Samora Chair in Latino Studies, was Assistant Provost, and later became Executive Director of the Notre Dame Center for Arts and Culture (2012–2017). He is Professor Emeritus of Sociology.

Additional information

• Attendance type: In person