Publication Date
Fall 2024
Contributors
Dr. Gerald Poyo, Barbara Ortiz
Keywords
Hispanic Heritage, Hispanic Serving Institution, St. Mary's University, Gerald Poyo, Cuban descent, Latino history, Mexican American history, academic challenges, mentorship, cultural identity, community engagement, Catholic studies, West Side project, student consciousness
Digital Publisher
Digital Commons at St. Mary's University
Description
In this interview, Dr. Poyo discussed his personal and academic trajectory, shaped by his Cuban background and studies across multiple countries and in the United States. He focused on the hurdles encountered by Hispanic students, the significance of strong mentorship, and the evolution of Latino studies at St. Mary's. Dr. Poyo stressed the necessity of weaving Latino history and culture into institutional academics and community engagement. He also mentioned his forthcoming book about Latinos at St. Mary's and the anticipated impact of the Center for Mexican American Studies, underscoring the vital role of ethnic consciousness and cultural pride for young Hispanic individuals.
Format
PDF, MP3
Size or Duration
18 pg; 1 hr, 15 min, 15 secs of audio
City
San Antonio, Tx
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Ortiz, Barbara, "Hispanic Heritage Month Project-StMU Oral Histories with Dr. Poyo" (2024). Hispanic Heritage Collection - Oral Histories. 4.
https://commons.stmarytx.edu/hhcortizoh/4