Student Perspective
“I not only receive an interdisciplinary education on topics related to race and ethnicity, but I am also given the tools to apply theory and literature into tangible practice and hands-on service to benefit marginalized identities/communities instead of perpetuating further erasure and trauma.”
Chloe Thomas ’23
Ethnic Studies
Brooklyn, New York
Jesus Gregorio Smith | Open Office
Lawrence students visit the office of Jesús Gregorio Smith, Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies, and connect on interests in and out of the classroom.
Decolonization, Activism and Hope: Changing the Way We See Native America
Explore the damaging effects of colonization and colonial patterns of representation on Native American people throughout history. Produce creative interdisciplinary projects that engage with the community and offer more accurate, better-informed representations of Native American culture in the United States. Seminar/studio with readings by significant Native American authors and field trips to federally recognized tribal lands.
Social Justice, Defined
The off-campus Social Justice Requirement is a service learning experience designed by each individual ethnic studies student.
Ethnic Studies Outcomes
The skills you gain will prepare you for graduate-level study or help you thrive in diverse communities and workplaces.