UC SAN DIEGO

March 21, 2025

ALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO, INCLUDING UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH

This year marks the 24th year of UC San Diego’s celebration of the life, legacy, and achievements of César E. Chávez. A community organizer and civil rights and labor activist, Chávez championed the rights of farm workers and their civil liberties. All are invited to join in a month-long celebration featuring numerous free programs centered on the theme “Revolution of Mind and Heart.” This year’s theme highlights transformational change and the continued struggle for rights and justice for all.

Explore the Full Calendar of Events

Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to participate in this annual series, which honors César E. Chávez's achievements, raises awareness about the struggle for equal rights, and highlights our campus’s commitment to equity, service, and community engagement. To view the month-long calendar of events, please visit the César E. Chávez event page.

Chávez Celebration Month Kickoff and Keynote Speaker: María Dolores Águila

We are pleased to announce that María Dolores Águila, Chicana poet and author of Barrio Rising, the 2024 “One Book, One San Diego” kids selection, will be the keynote speaker for this year's UC San Diego César E. Chávez Celebration Month Kickoff on Thursday, April 3 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Price Center West Ballroom.

Deeply inspired by Chicano history and art, she seeks to write empowering and inclusive stories about everything she learns.

Administrative Leave with Pay

In recognition of César E. Chávez Celebration Month, two hours of administrative leave with pay have been approved for employees to attend a UC San Diego Latinx Heritage Month activity. Supervisors, upon request, may approve the use of such leave when the absence does not infringe upon the performance of required job duties or patient care.

Sponsorship & Volunteering

If your unit, department, or division would like to support César E. Chávez Celebration Month through sponsorship, please complete this form. If you are interested in volunteering, please email the César E. Chávez Celebration Month planning committee at cesarchavezcelebrate@ucsd.edu.

Special Thanks

On behalf of the campus community, we extend our sincere appreciation to the members of the UC San Diego César E. Chávez Celebration Month planning committee for their dedication and hard work in coordinating these educational and celebratory campus activities.