The Women’s Center celebrated nine newly tenured UCSB women faculty members on Feb. 7, with Chancellor Henry Yang and Executive Vice Chancellor Gene Lucas joining in the rounds of congratulations. Four of the honorees were able to make the noontime event. Bracketed by Chancellor Yang and EVC Lucas, they were, from left, Tamara Afifi, communication; Debra Blumenthal, history; Janis Caldwell, English; and Tara Yosso, Chicana/o studies. Not in the photo were Laurel Beckman, art; Grace Chang, women’s studies; Chandra Krintz, computer science; Rita Raley, English; and Laura Romo, education.

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