Unanue Scholars Program

2025

Latinx Leadership: Youth, Indigeneity and Sustainability

This interdisciplinary course will explore the innovative ways by which Latina and Latino youth are engaging with the sustainability movement across the United States and Latin America. Through the integrated lenses of political ecology, environmental history, leadership theory, and ecofeminism, this course will highlight the significant contributions of the Hispanic community to current understandings of economic, ecological, and social justice initiatives, with a critical lens toward historic and present-day coloniality. Recognition of the role of cultural heritage and cultural identity - as they inform individual empowerment and opportunities for solidarity - will be of central importance to the discussion-based format of the class.

Time: Wednesdays @ 4:30-6:20pm
Dates: January  15, 2025 to April 23, 2025

Professor: Dr. Mercedes Quesada-Embid

To be eligible, young Latina women must:

• Attend a public high school within Rowan County, North Carolina
• Currently be enrolled in her junior year of high school
• Have demonstrated above-average scholastic achievement
• Have interest in attending college after high school
• Provide a copy of a high school transcript

Such students are encouraged to apply below. The priority deadline to apply is November 15th. The application will remain available until January 4 on a space available basis.

All tuition, fees, and books are covered. Students will be expected to provide their own transportation to and from class.

Unanue Scholars Program students are group of Latina students with a shared desire to learn and experience higher education.

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