*Session 1 The Westside: Communities and Demographics- April 8, 2022

Opening Session 12:30 p.m.  *Program attached

Welcome

Leona Pallansch, Ph.D., Interim Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, St. Mary’s University

Invocation

José J. Matos Auffant, Minister for Spiritual Development, St. Mary’s University

Introductory Remarks

Gerald E. Poyo, Ph.D., O’Connor Chair for the History of Hispanic Texas and the Southwest, St. Mary’s University

Graciela Sánchez, Director, Esperanza Peace and Justice Center 

Session 1

The Westside: Communities and Demographics 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.

Gerald Poyo, Ph.D., O’Connor Chair for History of Hispanic Texas and the Southwest, St. Mary’s University, “The Multiplicity of Westside Neighborhoods and Communities”

René Zenteno, Ph.D., Professor of Demography, College for Health,
Community and Policy, University of Texas at San Antonio, “Westside Demographics”