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Distinguished Artist Series: Efrén Olivares

Author, and Immigration Human Rights Lawyer

Starts

Feb 4th, 2027 @ 6:00 PM CST

Starts

Thursday Feb 4th, 2027 @ 6:00 PM CST

Ends

Feb 5th, 2027 @ 12:45 PM CST

Ends

Friday Feb 5th, 2027 @ 12:45 PM CST

Dr. Marian Monta Studio Theatre (ELABS 107)

Arts & Humanities, Edinburg, TX 78541, Edinburg

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Distinguished Artist Series

Efrén Olivares

Author, and Immigration Human Rights Lawyer


Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to a special book presentation featuring Efrén C. Olivares, an immigrant, author, and Immigration Human rights Lawyer.

Olivares will discuss his award-winning book, My Boy Will Die of Sorrow: A Memoir of Immigration from the Front Lines, a compelling narrative that blends his personal immigration journey with his work as a human rights lawyer advocating for immigrant families in South Texas.

Hear from the author, engage in the conversation, and meet Efrén following the presentation.

February 4:

  • Masterclass/Presentation: 4:00-5:00 PM
  • Presentation and book signing: 6:00 PM Welcome
  • Presentation: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
  • Location: Marian F. Monta, PhD Studio Theatre, ELABS 107, Edinburg 


February 5:

  • Noon Talk at the South Texas Literacy Coalition (STLC): 12PM-12:45 PM
  • Location: UTRGV Ballroom 

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Autor y Abogado de Derechos Humanos para Inmigrantes

Estudiantes, profesores, personal administrativo y miembros de la comunidad están invitados a una presentación especial del libro de Efrén C. Olivares, inmigrante, autor y abogado de derechos humanos para inmigrantes.

Olivares hablará sobre su premiado libro, "My Boy Will Die of Sorrow: A Memoir of Immigration from the Front Lines" (Mi hijo morirá de tristeza: Memorias de la inmigración desde la primera línea), una conmovedora narración que combina su experiencia personal como inmigrante con su labor como abogado de derechos humanos que defiende a familias inmigrantes en el sur de Texas.

Escuche al autor, participe en la conversación y conozca a Efrén después de la presentación.

4 de febrero:

Clase magistral/Presentación: 16:00-17:00
Presentación y firma de libros: 18:00 (Bienvenida)
Presentación: 18:00-19:00
Lugar: Teatro Estudio Marian F. Monta, PhD, ELABS 107, Edinburg

5 de febrero:

Charla al mediodía en la Coalición de Alfabetización del Sur de Texas (STLC): 12:00-12:45
Lugar: UTRGV Ballroom

 

 

 

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