| Besides contributing to the field of Chicano history, Professor Meier was a strong supporter of and contributor to the Ethnic Studies Program. He developed and taught for many years the first Chicano history course ever given in the United States. He co-organized the Institute on Chicano History and Culture at Santa Clara - another first. He served on the Ethnic Studies Advisory Board for many years and mentored many faculty. The Matt Meier Award is given annually to a senior minoring in Ethnic Studies who writes an oustanding research paper or essay dealing with race and ethnicity. Past Recipients: 2008 Aurelia De La Rosa Aceves (Sociology major) 2007 Cynthia Sanchez (English major) and Mandela Gardner (Communication and Spanish Studies major) 2006 Michelle Rodriguez (Sociology & Ethnic Studies double major) 2005 Amparo Cid (Political Science & Ethnic Studies double major) 2004 Manuel Perez (Communications major) 2003 Sylvia Anguiano (Sociology major) & Loribelle Valdez (Political Science major) 2002 None 2001 Christina Morales (Sociology major) & Rosario Lopez (History major) 2000 Alicia Gallegos (Political Science major) Read a Tribute to Dr. Meier by Dr. Francisco Jimenez... |