The University of California Washington Center (UCDC), in collaboration with UCLA's Latino Policy & Politics Institute and UCB's Institute of Governmental Studies, are thrilled to host "Latinos and the U.S. Election." The event will consist of two evening panels - the first focused on Latino political engagement and the second on coalition-building across groups.

UCI speakers include:

  • Irene Vega, Assistant Professor of Sociology
  • Michael Méndez, Assistant Professor of Environmental Policy and Planning

For a full agenda, speaker bios and registration information, visit https://test2436234.my.canva.site/ucdclatinoelection. *Note: Times listed on external link are EST.

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EVENT SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

Registration and Welcome Reception
4:30-5:20 p.m.
Tanya Golash-Boza, UCDC 
Cristobal Alex, Tusk Strategies

OPENING REMARKS
5:30-5:40 p.m.

Diversity Within the Latinx
Population

PLENARY PANEL 1
5:40-6:30 p.m.

Dinner

6:30-7:00 p.m.
Coalition-Building and Alliances

PLENARY PANEL 2

7:00-7:50 p.m.
What’s at stake for Latinos in the upcoming election?

Table discussions
7:50-8:25 p.m.

CLOSING REMARKS AND CALL TO ACTION
8:25-8:30 p.m.
Edwin Canizalez, LULAC