Prof. Garcia the professor has welcome him back, my good friend and colleague. Professor montejano is one of the most distinguished scholars and historians in the country. It is an honor to have him as the keynote speaker for the conference. Histive texan, he received phd in social of the from yale. He also chairs the center for social change at uc berkeley. Prior to teaching at berkeley, he was associate professor at texas, also a director for the center of mexicanamerican studies. His research on borderlands history, comparative history, and recent ethnic relations. Inhas been published widely and books. He won numerous awards, including the Frederick Jackson turner prize in american history. His book on the Chicano Movement includes a local history of the Chicano Movement 19661981, which also won numerous awards. He was awarded the best book association. It was followed by another book, exploring the political edge with the brown berets. Both work published by the university of texa