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Students of UTSA’s Urban Bird Project Fall 2023 course Community-Based Research Methods in Environmental Justice presented their research at a Student Symposium, hosted by Galería E.V.A. Presentation topics encompassed varying issues related to restor(y)ation of birds or places prevalent to the Yanaguana region and abroad. Community Indigenous Coahuiltecan Elder Masauki Celso Zepeda performed a blessing ceremony for each of the students who presented and the UBP Team respectfully asked permission to close the circle with an offering and prayer, and openly shared words of gratitude, love, and encouragement amongst each other. The UBP Team appreciates each person involved in making this a successful and joyous semester and we are so very proud of our student scholars. We are excited for their future endeavors and wish them many blessings as they continue on their academic journeys. We’d like to give special thanks to Maestra Veronica Castillo of Galería E.V.A. for hosting the event and providing lunch, and to Beatrice Castro and La Chingona Coffee Co. for supplying coffee and conchas. We also thank the many Students, faculty, community members, and our relatives and Ancestors for making this possible.
