Eric Avila Appointed as the New Waldo W. Neikirk Term Chair in the Division of Undergraduate Education

Dean of Undergraduate Education Adriana Galván announced the appointment of Professor Eric Avila (jointly appointed in History and of Chicana and Chicano Studies) as the new Waldo W. Neikirk Term Chair in the Division of Undergraduate Education. Eric Avila will serve as chairholder for three years (2021-24), during which time he plans to continue his work in undergraduate education, especially in courses that explore the cultural and history of Los Angeles.