Overview

The Race & Ethnic Studies Institute is dedicated to hosting faculty colloquia featuring experts across diverse disciplines in the College of Arts & Sciences and across Texas A&M University. These presentations offer an interdisciplinary look at race and ethnic studies research. Our colloquia showcase works-in-progress, recently published books or other research on the cutting edge of the field. These talks serve as an opportunity for faculty, students, staff, and community members to engage in conversation about a variety of issues. Each of RESI’s colloquia traditionally begins with an introduction of the presenter, followed by the guest speakers' exposition of their work or project. Then, attendees can expect to participate in an informal exchange of ideas with the presenter. In most cases, food and beverages will be provided. 

Upcoming Faculty Colloquia

On average, we will host two colloquia per semester. We will also co-sponsor additional guest speakers who are presenting their research. Be sure to follow our events calendar at https://calendar.tamu.edu/resi/all.

Past Faculty Colloquia

Spring 2025

Title: Supporting Underserved Student Populations Across the College of Arts and Sciences

Myeshia Babers, Assistant Professor of Black Studies, Western Washington University

Rebecca Hankins, Professor in Global Languages and Cultures

 

Title: Migration Is Natural: Conservation Biologists and the U.S.-Mexico Border Wall, 1993-2021

Meg Perret, Assistant Professor in Global Languages and Cultures

 

Fall 2024

Title: Does Immigration Enforcement Encourage Self-deportation?

Rene Rocha, Professor of Political Science, The University of Iowa

 

Title: Becoming Gente de Razón: Indigenous Negotiation of the San Antonio Missions, 1770-1824

Adrian Chavana, Assistant Professor in History

 

Spring 2024

Title: Black Male Athletes’ Education Matters

John Singer, Associate Professor of Sport Management

 

Title: Invisibility & Influence

Regina Mills, Assistant Professor in English

 

Title: Global Intimacies

Vanita Reddy, Associate Professor in English

 

Fall 2023

Title: On the Limits of Intersectionality and Black (Male) Feminism

Amir Jaima, Assistant Professor in Philosophy

 

Title: State Systems and the Advancement of Servingness at Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Ishara Casellas Connors, Assistant Professor in The Bush School of Government & Public Service

Darrel Wanzer-Serrano, Associate Professor in Communication & Journalism