Jorge Guadalupe Lizárraga
Diversity Faculty Fellow
Jorge is a human geographer with teaching and academic interests in urban history and the built environment, regional political economy and geography, and comparative culture and ethnic studies.
Before moving to the Pacific Northwest Jorge was on the geography and ethnic studies faculty at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He has also taught at Portland State University, San Francisco State University, and the University of California, Berkeley.
Jorge is currently completing a study on the influence urban design theories and city planning policies have had on the racial and ethnic geography of Portland, Oregon. He also lectures in WSUV’s history and humanities programs.
Education
ABD/PhD Candidate, Geography
University of California, Berkeley
MA, Geography
University of California, Berkeley
BS, Geography
California State University, Hayward
For a link to Jorge's classes, please click here.
Diversity Faculty Fellowship Program
Washington State University Vancouver’s Diversity Faculty Fellowship Program is an important part of the University’s mission of promoting and expanding cultural diversity on our campus. Fellows act as advisors to the University on diversity and multicultural issues. They play a crucial role in helping maintain existing programs and approaches, and developing new ones, that promote diversity at WSU Vancouver. Past Fellows, for example, have helped with the creation of MOSAIC, WSU Vancouver’s college awareness and outreach program for local high school students; participated in mentorship programs for students; and have organized cultural programs, art exhibits, musical presentations, and lecture series. Fellows also add to our understanding of cultural diversity issues through the research projects, publications, and teaching they conduct during their tenure.