Category Archives: Library Events

Author Talk

“We Want Better Education!”: The 1960s Chicano Student Movement, School Walkouts and the Quest for Educational Reform in South Texas

Library Events, Virtual Event

Join us for a special event with author and STC faculty member James B. Barrera. His book We Want Better Education! explores the Chicano Movement in Texas, student activism, and the rise of La Raza Unida Party. Professor Barrera will share a reading and answer questions in a Q&A session.

This talk will be held at Pecan Campus Library in F102 at 6PM on October 7th. Can’t make it in person? Register for the simultaneously online session below!

Event Title: “’We Want Better Education!’: The 1960s Chicano Student Movement, School Walkouts and the Quest for Educational Reform in South Texas”
Speaker: James B. Barrera
Date: Tuesday, October 7th 2025
Time: 6 PM CST
Register here: Link

Refusing to Forget

Refusing to Forget: Seeking Dignity for the Victims of La Matanza

Library Events, Previous Events

Refusing to ForgetThis webinar explores the history and lasting injustice of la matanza (1915), in which hundreds were murdered in South Texas. Join us as we focus on the importance of recognition, record keeping, and public memory.

Join virtually on Zoom Webinar.

Event Title: “Refusing to Forget: Seeking Dignity for the Victims of La Matanza”
Speaker: Trinidad Gonzales
Date: Tuesday, September 16th 2025
Time: 1:30 PM CST
Register here: Link

National Library Week 2025

HSP Campus, Mid-Valley Campus, Pecan Campus, Previous Events, Starr County Campus, Technology Campus

National Library Week - Drawn to the Library

A stack of multicolored books.Millions of people across the country visit their libraries every week. What’s the draw? Everything. – American Library Association

Join us to celebrate at the following campuses:

  • Mid-Valley Campus Library
    April 9th, 10 AM to 12 PM

  • Pecan Campus Library
    April 9th, 11 AM to 1 PM

  • RCPSE Campus Library
    April 9th, 11 AM to 1 PM

  • Starr Campus Library
    April 9th, 11 AM to 1 PM

  • Technology Campus Library
    April 9th, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

  • Nursing & Allied Health Library
    April 10th, 11 AM to 1 PM

Will'n in Weslaco Academic Lecture

Will’n in Weslaco Public Lecture 2025

Mid-Valley Campus, Previous Events, Virtual Event

Decorative blog headerSTC Library is delighted to partner with Will’n in Weslaco to present this year’s public lecture. Will Morrisey, a scholar with a Ph.D. in political science from the New School for Social Research, has published extensively on Shakespeare’s political thought. His work explores how Shakespeare’s plays engage with themes of governance, justice, and human nature. Dr. Morrisey’s career includes teaching political philosophy at Hillsdale College, where he held the William and Patricia LaMothe Chair in the U.S. Constitution.

Join us either in person at Mid-Valley Campus Building G 288 or virtually on Zoom Webinar.

Event Title: “What’s So Funny About the Law? Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors”
Speaker: Dr. Will Morrisey
Date: Tuesday, April 8th 2025
Time: 6PM CST
Register here: Link

Hang Le-Tormala Guest Lecture

Author / Scholar Visit, Pecan Campus, Previous Events

Text overlay of Vietnam and U.S. flags: "South Texas College Library & History Department and Liberal Arts Division present Vietnam 50 Years Later.

Author Hang Le-Tormala

Author Hang Le-Tormala

ANNOUNCEMENT: This event has been moved to Zoom Webinar due to travel complications. Join us here: https://southtexascollege.zoom.us/j/97047866371

Join us on March 31st, 2025 at 4PM in Pecan Campus Auditorium D for a talk by Hang Le-Tormala, distinguished graduate of the University of Kansas American Studies Master’s program and accomplished historian.

Le-Tormala will explore the complex transnational efforts toward reconciliation and healing since 1975. A former Fulbright scholar and PhD graduate in History from the University of Kansas, she now shares her expertise as an adjunct instructor at Haskell Indian Nations University.

Talk Title: “Post-Vietnam: An Arduous Quest for Peace”
Speaker: Hang Le-Tormala
Date: Monday, March 31st 2025
Location: Pecan Campus Auditorium D
Time: 4PM CST

Celebrate Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month

Pecan Campus, Previous Events

Celebrate Black History MonthSTC Library, the History Department, and the Music Department invite you to join us for a series of events that highlight the contributions of African Americans to film and music. These engaging lectures and performances will take place throughout February, featuring esteemed faculty and talented musicians.

Tuesday, February 4th | 5:30 PM | D Building Auditorium
African Americans on Film – Featuring Dr. Robert Miller
Join us as Dr. Robert Miller explores the portrayal of African Americans in cinema, from early representations to modern storytelling. Discover how film has shaped and reflected cultural narratives over the years.

Tuesday, February 11th | 5:30 PM | D Building Auditorium
From Africa to Protest: Black Music in America – Featuring Dr. Christopher Davis
Dr. Christopher Davis takes us on a journey through the evolution of Black music in America. From African roots to spirituals, jazz, blues, hip-hop, and protest music, learn how these genres have shaped cultural identity and activism.

Thursday, February 27th | 6:00 PM | Cooper Center
An Evening of African American Musical Traditions – Presented by the STC Music Department
Experience an unforgettable night of live performances celebrating African American musical traditions. This showcase, presented by the STC Music Department, will feature a diverse array of styles and influences that have shaped the musical landscape.

These events are open to all—students, faculty, and community members alike. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate and learn about the profound impact of African Americans on film and music.