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César Chávez speaking at Colegio César Chávez. Courtesy of Colegio César Chávez collection (MSS Colegio), Oregon State University Special collections and archives research center, Corvallis, Oregon.

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Colegio César Chávez: a college without walls

Macie Harreld
August 3, 2023

Latinos comprise the largest minority group in Oregon at 14% of the population. The state’s Latinx population has increased by 113% over the past 20 years, and now six Oregon…

Decorations celebrating life and death, surrounded by pictures of loved ones, were on display during the Día De Los Muertos event held annually on campus in the Smith Memorial Student Union. Alex Wittwer/PSU Vanguard

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PSU celebrates Dia de los Muertos

Christina Casanova
November 7, 2019

Portland State’s La Casa Latina Student Center organized a celebration on Nov. 1 to honor those who have passed for Día de los Muertos. Día De Los Muertos, also known…