50 Years of Chicana/o, Women’s, and Oral History: Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Louise Año Nuevo Kerr
October 2, 2026
Location
Institute for the Humanities
Address
1007 W Harrison St., Suite 153, Chicago, IL 60607
Calendar
Download iCal FileThis year marks the 50th Anniversary since Dr. Louise Año Nuevo Kerr completed her PhD and groundbreaking dissertation, “The Chicano Experience in Chicago, 1920–1970,” in UIC’s Department of History. Año Nuevo Kerr was the very first Mexican American woman to earn a History PhD anywhere in the U.S. She had a long career in higher education at a time when she was one of few Chicanas, Latinas, or women in academia, the discipline of history, and university administration. She was a passionate promoter of Chicana/o, Women’s, Oral, and Public History. This symposium brings together historians to reflect on her foundational scholarship, her impact in higher education, and how we continue building on her legacy.
Date posted
Jul 29, 2026
Date updated
Jul 29, 2026