Cultural & Identity Programs

Moving Forward
Southern Oregon University takes the recent allegations of sexual misconduct by the late labor unionist and political activist César Chávez very seriously, and is actively considering how that news will affect a long-running youth leadership conference on our campus that is named in his honor. We are working toward a well-considered rather than reflexive response.

The César E. Chávez Leadership Conference began at SOU in 2012 to celebrate and teach young people to carry on a legacy of leadership. The annual conference has offered a venue in which Latino/a/x youth are empowered to become more involved in their schools or community, can deepen their understanding of Latino/a/x culture and issues, and are exposed to various educational and career opportunities.

SOU remains committed to those ideals, and will identify how best to move forward in the near future. Please stay tuned for further updates.