43 Mexican students from a teachers' college were captured and allegedly killed by local police in Iguala, Mexico on September 26th. This event commemorated the 1968 student massacre in Mexico City and sparked questions about protecting human rights. Cal Poly students will organize a display on Dexter's Lawn with 43 desks and pictures of each student to honor their legacy and inspire others to fight for justice and human rights. The display will take place on December 2nd from 11am to 2pm.

1. 43
On Sept. 26, a group of 43 Mexican students were
captured and supposedly killed by the local
police in the City of Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico.
The students, from the Normal University in Ayotzinapa,
were paradoxically traveling to commemorate the
anniversary of the 1968 student massacre in Tlatelolco,
Mexico City.
This traumatic event is unfortunately not the only example
of unjustified violence toward students who are fighting to
improve the status of living for their community and the
access of education for everyone around the world. As
Cal Poly students, we should ask ourselves what are we
fighting for to protect these human rights in our own
communities and the whole world?
In recognition of the 43 missing Mexican students and their
cause, the students of Spanish 410, Mexican Crime: Fiction
and Film (Prof. Sánchez – MLL), in collaboration with
students and faculty members from other departments,
will organize a display on Dexter’s Lawn. The display will
consist of 43 desks with a picture of each student. This
portrayal will pass on the message of their inspiring and
important pursuit. We hope to leave Cal Poly students with
a desire to continue their legacy and fight for human rights
and justice.
DEC. 2
11 A.M.-2 P.M.
DEXTER’S
LAWN
A C ommemor ation
of Students’ F ig ht
for Rig ht
LEGACIES
LEFT
BEHIND
Sponsored by the Cal Poly Modern Languages & Literatures Department, the College of Liberal Arts,
and the Chicana Latino Faculty Staff Association.