Eduardo Chavez, Grandson of Legendary Civil Rights Activist Cesar Chavez, to visit UE in Celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month

Evansville, Ind. (09/27/2023) — The University of Evansville (UE) is excited to welcome Eduardo Chavez to campus in commemoration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The distinguished director, speaker, podcast host, and the grandson of the iconic civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, will be making a special appearance on Monday, October 2.

UE will host a screening of "Hailing Cesar," a documentary directed by and featuring Eduardo Chavez. The screening begins at 5:00 p.m. in Eykamp Hall in the Ridgway University Center. Following the documentary screening, there will be an engaging question and answer session with Eduardo Chavez himself.

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