Trajectories in Black Studies Symposium

Leading scholars in the field of Black Studies from throughout the UC system attended a two-day symposium on Trajectories in Black Studies: Interdisciplinary Foundations and New Formations at UC San Diego Jan. 30. The symposium was organized by the Black Studies Project at UC San Diego, along with a working group of faculty from other UC campuses. Chancellor Khosla stopped by the morning welcome session to greet the faculty, staff and students and to convey his support and his appreciation for their work and contributions. In addition to an opening plenary, the symposium included a series of afternoon breakout sessions, a closing plenary and a reception.

From left, Richard Yarborough, Professor of English & African American Studies, UC Los Angeles; Gaye Theresa Johnson, Associate Professor of Black Studies, UC Santa Barbara; Nick Mitchell, Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies, UC Riverside; and moderator Sara Clarke Kaplan, Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies, UC San Diego. Photos by Michael Fausner/UC San Diego Publications

Chancellor Khosla welcomed the faculty, staff and students and to convey his support and his appreciation for their work and contributions.

Symposium attendee during the Q&A

UC San Diego Assistant Professor Sara Clarke Kaplan leads the discussion during the Q&A.