new mural to electify ucsd community

The campus at UCSD is brighter now that world-renowned artist Mario Torero has created the Chicano History Mural which can be found at Peterson Hall. The mural represents key elements of Mexican-American history and culture in California and feature iconic figures such as Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. "Torero’s images are at times considered provocative by non-Latino publics and always resonate positively for those familiar with the cultures of Spanish-speaking peoples in the Americas,” said Jorge Mariscal, UCSD professor of literature and director of the Chicano Studies program. The new mural will be celebrated on Wed., Oct. 14 where Mariscal, the Chancellor and Torrero will give remarks.