Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture
Providing cutting-edge research and education about Latinos, their health, history, and roles in California.
About Us
Since 1992, the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture (CESLAC) at UCLA has provided cutting-edge, fact-based research, education, and public information about Latinos, their health, their history, and their roles in California.
Contact Us
To find out more about the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture, call .
¡Somos UCLA! Celebrating Latina History Day
Latina History Day 2025: Giving Life to Society & the Economy "Dando Vida a la Sociedad y la Economía"
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: join us for a reception and exhibit that highlights Three Latina Alumnae of the Los Angeles State Normal School!
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Programming
“The Latina GDP” with Dr. David Hayes-Bautista
“¡Somos UCLA! Latinas at UCLA’s Predecessor Institution” with Cynthia L. Chamberlin
“Mi Story - Growing Con La Comunidad” with Seira Santizo-Greenwood
Q&A session with prepared and audience questions moderated by Mel Bonilla Hermana Poderosa/Hermano Poderoso Annual Award
UCLA's Latino Legacy
During UCLA's Centennial year 2019, UCLA with CESLAC honored the contributions of Reginaldo Francisco del Valle, Latino State Legislator who aided the fouding of UCLA's predecessor institution. This event simultaneously recognized and honored the more than 100 years of contributions Latino students, alumni, faculty, and staff have made to UCLA and to the wider community.
Cinco De Mayo Research
Why is Cinco de Mayo so widely celebrated in the US -- and not in Mexico? Learn more about this century-long tradition rooted in the American Civil War and its lasting cultural significance.
Podcast: Gente & Health
In this podcast, produced by the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture, we aim to unearth the voices of gente and health by highlighting Latino narratives and discussing the situation of Latinos in California, from the foundations of Cinco de Mayo to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CESLAC Research
CESLAC’s dedicated faculty, researchers, staff, and community partners provide the public with fact-based research on Latino health, history, economy, and culture. To see our recent publications and projects, visit:
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Get in Touch
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