Celestino Fernandez
Contact
- (520) 621-3531
- Social Sciences, Rm. 400
- Tucson, AZ 85721
- celestino@arizona.edu
Degrees
- Ph.D. Sociology
- Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, United States
- M.A. Sociology
- Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, United States
- B.A. Sociology
- Sonoma State University, Phonert Park, California, United States
- A.A. Liberal Arts
- Santa Rosa Jr. College, California, United States
Awards
- Favorite Professor
- Alpha Phi;Description: Invited to a special dinner as "Favorite Professor.";Type of Organization: Sorority;, Spring 2012
- SBS;Description: Named as a "Favorite Professor" at the University of Arizona by Esteban Parra and invited to the Convocation Recognition Ceremony.;Type of Organization: College;, Spring 2012
- Annual Faculty Tea
- Mortar Board Senior Honor Society;Description: Only 15 faculty members were invited from throughout the campus and individually recognized at the event.;Type of Organization: This is a highly selective honor society for undegraduate seniors;, Spring 2008
- Student and Faculty Reception
- The Dorance Scholars;Description: A small group of faculty members from throughout the campus were invited and recognized.;Type of Organization: A highly selected group of undergraduate scholars;, Spring 2008
Interests
No activities entered.
Courses
2018-19 Courses
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The Pursuit of Happiness:
SOC 357 (Spring 2019)
2017-18 Courses
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The Pursuit of Happiness:
SOC 357 (Spring 2018)
2016-17 Courses
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The Pursuit of Happiness:
SOC 357 (Spring 2017)
Scholarly Contributions
Books
- Fernandez, C. -. (2012). Trends in Global Higher Education.More info;Your Role: I was the lead Co-Editor.;Full Citation: Fernandez, Celestino et. al. (2012) Trends in Global Higher Education. CETYS Universidad.;Collaborative with graduate student: Yes;Other collaborative: Yes;Specify other collaborative: Four other Co-Editors: Marlene Ross, Fernando Leon, Jessie K. Finch, and Alberto Garate.;
Chapters
- Fernandez, C. -., & Finch, J. K. (2012). Vulnerable Immigrant "Subjects:" Definitions, Dilemmas, Disparate Power, and Desired Benefits". In add later.More infoThis paper is for a book that is being edited by Anna O'Leary Ochoa (Mexican American Studies) and Scott Whiteford (Center fot Latin American Studies) for UA Press.;Your Role: Responsible for 50% of the writing.;Collaborative with graduate student: Yes;
- Fernandez, C. -., & Finch, J. k. (2012). The Universality of University: Preparing World Citizens.More infoLead chapter.;Your Role: 50%;Full Citation: Fernandez, Celestino and Jessie K. Finch in Celestino Fernandez, et. al. (2012) Trends in Global Higher Education. CETYS Universidad.;Collaborative with graduate student: Yes;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010). Corridos: Stories of the People.More info;Your Role: I was invited to write a paper for the publication, "10 Years of Young Corridistas" that accompanied the two-set DC.;Full Citation: Fernández, Celestino. "Corridos: Stories of the People." Pp. 10-14 in Angel, Rene. Ten Years of Young Corridistas. UA Poetry Center, 2010.;
Journals/Publications
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010). Corridos.More infoThe essay comments on various aspects of the corrido tradition.;Your Role: I wrote an essay on Mexican corridos (ballads).;Full Citation: Celestino Fernández, "Corridos." P 17 in Maribel Alvarez (ed.) Tucson Meet Yourself Magazine. Ocyober 2010.;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010). Lowriders.More infoThis essay discussed the culture of lowriding as well as the people and automobiles assiciated with it.;Your Role: I wrote an essay on the clture of lowriders.;Full Citation: Celestino Fernández, "Lowriders." Pp 6-7 in Maribel Alvarez (ed.) Tucson Meet Yourself Magazine. Ocyober 2010.;
Presentations
- Fernandez, C. -. (2012, 2012-04-01). El Corrido y La Frontera Mexico-Estados Unidos. Binational Migration Institute Week. University of Arizona.More infoI presented, in Spanish, to about 30 students and professors visiting from Mexico (Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa) on my research and corrido compositions dealing with the U.S.-Mexico border.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Academic Conference/Workshop;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2012, 2012-05-01). Cultural Diversity in Arts and Culture. Hispanic Leadership institute. Pima Community College.More infoPresented on this topic to 20 Hispanic professionals participating in a leadership program.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Professional Organization;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2012, 2012-05-01). The U.S.-Mexico Border Via the Corrido. Tucson Retired Physicians Forum. Tucson.More infoI was invited to present on the 10th anniversary of this group's founding. There were about 30 in attendance.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Community Outreach;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2012, 2012-10-01). Internationalization and Accreditation. AMPEI Annual Confrence. Ensenada, Mexico.More infoPresented and participated on a panel on this topic. About 100 attendees at our session.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Academic Conference;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2012, 2012-10-01). Tendencias Internacionales Sobre Instrumentos y Procesos de Evaluacion. COPAES. Mazatlan, Mexico.More infoI presented in Spanish to about 30 participants and led a 5-hour workshop on changes in policies and processes of international accreditation.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Academic Conference;
- Fernandez, C. -., & Finch, J. K. (2012, 2012-02-01). The Border Patrol and Reality TV: A Content Analysis of Border Wars. International Forum for the Study of Borderlands Cultures. University of Arizona.More info;Your Role: 50%;Invited: Yes;Collaborative with graduate student: Yes;Type of Presentation: Academic Conference;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2011, 2011-03-01). Immigration Corridos. Immigration Week. Poetry Center, UA.More infoPrepare and deliver a presentation on immigration corridos.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Academic Conference/Workshop;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2011, 2011-03-01). Impacts of Hispanic Culture on Southern Arizona. Greater Tucson Leadership. Temple of Music and Art.More infoInvited to speak to this group.;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Community Outreach;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2011, 2011-04-01). Peligro en el Desierto. Poverty and Climate in the Southwest. UA.More infoPrepare and deliver presentation based on one of my original corridos, "Peligro en el Desierto" (Danger in the Desert").;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010, 2010-01-01). How Immigration Affects Education. The Immigration Community Forums. Tucson.More infoI was invited to make a presentation on the impacts of immigration on students and families, including undocumented students and the DREAM Act.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010, 2010-02-01). Cultural and Economic Impact of Immigration. Greater Tucson Leaderhsip. Tucson.More info;Your Role: I was invited to make a prsentation on the cultural and economic impact of immigration to about 25 members of Greater Tucson Leadership.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Community Outreach;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010, 2010-02-01). The U.S. Mexico Border: Issues and Realities. Exploritas. Tucson.More infoI prepared and delivered a 3-hour session on issues along the U.S.-Mexico border to 28 adults from throughout the U.S.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Academic Conference/Workshop;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010, 2010-03-01). Applying for Jobs in Academia. Pacific Sociological Association. Oakland, CA.More infoI served on a panel on Applying for Jobs in Academia and spoke specifically about applying for jobs in research universities.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: Professional Organization;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010, 2010-03-01). Through the Lens of Immigrants. Immigration Awarenss Week. University of Arizona.More infoPrepared and delivered a presentation on understanding immigration from the perspective of immigrants.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010, 2010-09-01). Facts About Contemporary Immigration: 1965 to Present. Speakers Series. St. Frances Cabrini Church.More infoI organized and moderated a 2-hour session on immigration. I was one of three speakers, as well.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Collaborative with faculty member at UA: Yes;Type of Presentation: Community Outreach;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010, 2010-09-01). The History and Culture of the Corrido Tradition. Corrido Happenings. UA Poetry Center.More infoI was one of three speakers and panelists in a session on A Decade of Young Corridistas: Music and Discussion. I commented on corridos in a cultural context as well as on specific corridos.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: University;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010, 2010-10-01). Bigotry, Prejudice and Discrimination. Speakers Series. Green Valley, AZ.More infoPrepared and delivered presentation to about 60 retirees. The presentation was taped and aired through their closed-circut television.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010, 2010-10-01). Corridos of the U.S.- Mexico Border: The Stories and the Music. Speakers Series. Prescott, AZ.More infoPrepared and delivered hour-long presentation to about 30 individuals on understanding the border through corridos.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010, 2010-10-01). Corridos: The Sounds of the Mexican Revolution. Speakers Series. Phoenix, AZ.More infoPrepared and delivered a presentation on understanding the Mexican Revolution through corridos.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010, 2010-10-01). Jews in Mexico. Speakes Series. Sun City Vistoso, AZ.More infoPrepared and delivered a presentation to about 80 on the history and diversity of Jews in Mexico.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010, 2010-12-01). The Immigration Debate Through Corridos. Speakers Series. Tucson.More infoPrepared and delivered presentation to about 50 individuals on understanding the immigration debate in Arizona through corridos.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010, 2010-12-01). The Role of Women in the Mexican Revolution as Portrayed Through Corridos. Stories & Music of the Revolution. Tucson.More infoPrepared and delivered a presentation to about the role of women in the Mexican Revolution as depicted in corridos.;Your Role: I prepared and delivered 50% of the presentation.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Collaborative with faculty member at UA: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
- Fernandez, C. -., & Finch, J. K. (2010, 2010-04-01). Vulnerable Immigrant. Between the Lines: Border Research and Methods. Tucson High School.More infoThis was a 20-minute presentation on conducting research on vulnerable participants, soecifically undocumented immigrants.;Your Role: I was a 50% contributor to both the presentation and the paper that has been accepted for publication.;Collaborative with graduate student: Yes;Type of Presentation: Academic Conference/Workshop;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2009, 2009-03-01). Corridos, Cesar Chávez and the Framworkers. Tucson High School.More infoThis was a 45-minute presentation on protest music, focusing specifically on corridos (ballads), Cesar Chávez, and the Framworker Movement. There were 35 students and two teachers in the class.;Type of Presentation: Academic Conference/Workshop;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2009, 2009-04-01). Mariachi Music and Culture. Conference. Tucson.More infoThis was a 45-minute presentation on the history and present-day culture of the mariachi tradition to a group of 30 community leaders.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Community Outreach;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2009, 2009-06-01). Integrity in Online Education. Santiago, Chile.More infoPrepared and delivered a presentation on online education with a special focus on cheating and integrity.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2009, 2009-08-01). Una Univerdidad Nueva Para Un Siglo Nuevo. Cusco, Peru.More infoI was invited to speak to about 100 faculty members and students on innovation in higher education.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2009, 2009-09-01). Plyler: The Case of Higher Education. Tucson.More infoPrepared and delivered a presentation to about 100 community representatives on how the Plyler case applies to higher educaiton.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Academic Conference;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2009, 2009-09-01). Taller: Vista WASC 2009. Meeting. Mexicali, Mexico.More infoPrepared and presented workshop on the meaning, role, processes and procedures of institutional accreditation in the U.S.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: Academic Conference/Workshop;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2009, 2009-10-01). Sociology and the Power of Stories. Conference. Mt. Pocono, PA.More infoPrepared and delivered a presentation to about 100 representatives of East Coast schools and social service agencies on stories and sociology.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2009, 2009-10-01). The Mexican Immigration Experience Through Corridos. Speakers Series. Mexican American Studies (UA).More infoPrepared and delivered hour-long presentation on Mexican immigration through Mexican corridos (ballads).;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: University;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2009, 2009-11-01). Adversity and Diversity. Awards ceremony. Tucson, AZ.More infoPrepared and delivered presentation to about 50 high school students and their parents on overcoming challenges and staying in school.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2009, 2009-11-01). The Tenure Process: Lessons Learned from the Trenches. Speakers Series. University of Arizona.More infoPrepared and delivered presentation to advanced doctral students, post-docs and jr. faculty on how to achieve tunure.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: University;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2009, 2009-12-01). Documenting and Interpreting the Mexican Revolution: Casasola and Corridos. Speakers Series. University of Arizona.More infoPrepared and delivered a presenttion to about 300 faculty, students and community members on the corridos (ballads) of the Mexican Revolution.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: University;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2008, 2008-03-01). AcreditaciĂłn de la EducaciĂłn Superior en EE.UU.. Workshop. Mexicali, Baja California Norte (Mexico).More infoPrepared and ran a wokshop (in Spanish) at CETYS Universidad (a private university) on higher education institutional accreditation in the U.S. for about 25 participants.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: University;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2008, 2008-03-01). Mariachi Music and Culture. Greater Tucson Leadership. Tucson, AZ.More infoThis was a 45-minute presentation on the history and present-day culture of the mariachi tradition to a group of 30 community leaders.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Community Outreach;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2008, 2008-03-01). U.S. Immigration Policy: Enter Here/Do Not Enter. Ethnic Media Fellowship Conference. Green Valley, AZ.More infoThis was a one-hour and 45-minute presentation on Mexican immigration and issues on the U.S.-Mexico border to a group of 20 media representatives from throughout the U.S.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2008, 2008-04-01). A Special Emphasis Self-Study: A View From Both Sides. Annual Meeting of The Higher Learning Commission. Chicago, IL.More infoThis was an hour-long presentation to about 30 faculty and higher education administrators.;Your Role: I was responsible for preparing and delivering half of the presentation;Invited: Yes;Refereed: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Other collaborative: Yes;Specify other collaborative: Collaborative with Nancy Talbut, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, University of Arkansas, Fayettville;Type of Presentation: Professional Organization;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2008, 2008-04-01). Corridos, Cesar Chávez and the Framworkers. High School History Class. Catalina High School; Tucson, AZ.More infoThis was a 45-minute presentation on protest music, focusing specifically on corridos (ballads), Cesar Chávez, and the Framworker Movement. There were 35 students and a teacher in the class.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Community Outreach;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2008, 2008-04-01). Respect, Diversity and Communication. St. Elizabeth Health Center Annual Retreat. Tucson, AZ.More infoI prepared and delivered a 90-minute presentation on respect and diversity to about 60 employees of St. Elizabeth's Health Center. This is the feedback I received: "The message was perfect and the staff gave you excellent reviews! They especially enjoyed your examples and sense of humor.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Community Outreach;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2008, 2008-04-01). The Other Visits: Special Emphasis, Focused, Pre-, and Advisory. Annual Meeting of The Higher Learning Commission. Chicago, IL.More infoI was responsible for preparing and delivering an "Introduction" and the section on "Special Emphasis.;Invited: Yes;Refereed: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Other collaborative: Yes;Specify other collaborative: Collaborative with David O. Wendler, Vice President for Acadmic Affairs at Matin Luther College and Scott R. Safranski, Associate Dean of the John Cook School of Business at Saint Louis University;Type of Presentation: Professional Organization;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2008, 2008-10-01). Mexican Immigration Through Corridos. Binational Migration Institute. Tucson, AZ.More infoIn addition to making a presentation, I served as the (bilingual; English and Spanish) MC for the entire day (October 4, 2008). The audience included about 70 individuals from the Tucson community.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Collaborative with undergraduate student: Yes;Collaborative with graduate student: Yes;Collaborative with faculty member in unit: Yes;Collaborative with faculty member at UA: Yes;Type of Presentation: Community Outreach;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2008, 2008-11-01). Globalization: From Migration to Popular Culture. Huether Lasallian Conference. St. Louis, MO.More infoI prepared and made a presentation; 25 attended my session.;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: Academic Conference;
- Fernandez, C. -., & Colchado, J. (2008, 2008-10-01). Latino Demographics, Power and Influence. Arizona Association of Chicanos for Higher Education (AACHE). Phoenix, AZ.More infoOur session attracted about 50 participants.;Your Role: I had 50% responsibility for the preparation and presentation of this paper;Invited: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Other collaborative: Yes;Specify other collaborative: Collaborative with faculty member at Northern Arizona University;Type of Presentation: Professional Organization;
- Fernandez, C. -., & Holscher, L. M. (2008, 2008-04-01). La Bamba in the 21st Century. Annual Meeting of Western Social Science Association. Denver, CO.More infoAbout 25 attended the presentation.;Your Role: This was a joint effort in which each co-author was responsible for 50% of the research, writing and presentation.;Submitted: Yes;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Other collaborative: Yes;Specify other collaborative: Collaborative with Louis M. Holscher, Professor of Mexican American Studies at San Jose State University;Type of Presentation: Academic Conference;
Others
- Fernandez, C. -. (2012). El Corrido de Raul P. Saba.More info;Your Role: I composed a corrido that was performed live at Raul Saba's (Associate Director of the Center for Latin American Studies) retirement for the University of Arizona. JP Jones, Dean of SBS, commnented that "the corrido was a huge hit." Another attendee noted that "It was the highlight of the evening." and that it "made Mrs. Saba cry.";Full Citation: El Corrido De Raul P. Saba;Type of Publication: Original Composition;
- Fernandez, C. -., Rubio-Goldsmith, R., & Alvarez, M. (2012). No Vale Nada La Vida: Migrant Deaths in the Arizona Desert..More infoThis is a book of papers on migrant deaths since the 1990s to be submitted to UA Press within a month.;Your Role: I am the lead co-editor of this volume.;Full Citation: Celestino Fernández, Raquel Rubio-Goldsmith and Maribel Alvarez (Editors). No Vale Nada La Vida: Migrant Deaths in the Arizona Desert.;Collaborative with faculty member at UA: Yes;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2011). La Semana de la Inmunizacion.More info;Your Role: Compose a corrido (ballad-type song) for the launching of Immunization Week along the U.S.-Mexico border by the Arizona Department of Health Services Office of Border Health and the U.S. Border Health Commission.;Full Citation: La Semana del al Inmunizacion" Also translated in to English as "Immunization Week.;Type of Publication: Creative activity based on research;
- Fernandez, C. -., Rubio-Goldsmith, R., & Alvarez, M. (2011). No Vale Nada La Vida: Migrant Deaths in the Arizona Desert..More infoThis is a book of papers on migrant deaths since the 1990s.;Your Role: I am the lead co-editor of this volume.;Full Citation: Celestino Fernández, Raquel Rubio-Goldsmith and Maribel Alvarez (Editors). No Vale Nada La Vida: Migrant Deaths in the Arizona Desert.;Collaborative with faculty member at UA: Yes;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010). Apuntes Sobre el Corrido.More infoThe article sets the social and cultural context for the corrido.;Your Role: I was invited to write 2 pages in Spanish (I also translated this into English) on the context for this corrido to be published online.;Full Citation: Fernández, Celestino. Apuntes Sobre el Corrido "Peligro en el Desierto." June, 2010. http:/borderrisk.med.arizona.edu/crossingRiskS.html;Electronic: Yes;Type of Publication: Essay;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010). Ay Que Vota!.More infoThis song was recorded and played on radio stations in both the Phoenix and Tucson areas. It was also performed live on various occassions in both Phoneix and Tucson. And, it was placed on YouTube and Facebook.;Your Role: I was invited to compose a ballad to inspire Hispanics to vote in the November 2010 elections.;Full Citation: Composer: Celestino FernándezMusic and Voice: Guillermo Sáenz;Other collaborative: Yes;Specify other collaborative: Hispanic Coalition, local organization, and with Guillermo Saenz (muscician and singer).;Type of Publication: Song -- Ballad;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010). Corrido a Don Joel Valdez.More infoThe lyrics (in both the original Spanish and English translation) were reprinted and distributed as part of the official program for the retirement ceremony.;Your Role: I was invited to compose a ballad to be performed at the retirement celebration of Joel Valdez who served as Sr. VP for Finance and Administration for 20 years.;Full Citation: Composer: Celestino FernándezMusic and Voice: Guillermo Sáenz;Other collaborative: Yes;Specify other collaborative: UA Alum.;Type of Publication: Song -- Ballad;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010). Corrido a Don.More infoThe corrido was performed live at Tucson Meet Yourself on October 9, 2010.;Your Role: I composed this ballad to honor the individual who founded Tucson Meet Yourself almost 40 years ago.;Full Citation: Composer: Celestino FernándezMusic and Voice: Guillermo Sáenz;Type of Publication: Song -- Ballad;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010). Corrido a la Maestra Raquel Rubio Goldsmith.More infoMy signed lyrics were framed and auctioned as a fundraiser at the retirement ceremony. Additionally, the lyrics were printed in the official program of the UA May Hispanic convocation.;Your Role: I composed a ballad that was performed live at the retirement celebration of Raquel Rubio-Goldsmith who served as a professor in Mexican American Studies for 20 years and prior to that for 20 years at Pima Community College;Full Citation: Composer: Celestino Fernández;Type of Publication: Song -- Ballad;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010). Corrido al Dr. Fernando Leon Garcia.More infoThe lyrics were reprinted and distributed widely at th evarious inauguration events.;Your Role: I composed the lyrics to a ballad that was played live at three separate events during the inauguration of Dr. Leon Gracia as President of CETYS Universidad in Mexicali, Baja California Norte, Mexico.;Full Citation: Composer: Celestino FernándezMusic and Voice: Various;Type of Publication: Song -- Ballad;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010). Corrido al Dr. John David Arnold.More infoThis ballad was recorded and the CD was distributed widely. Additionally, the ballad was used in a video about PPEP, Inc.;Your Role: I composed this ballad to honor the CEO of PPEP, Inc, a social services organization he started over 40 years ago.;Full Citation: Composer: Celestino FernándezMusic and Voice: Guillermo Sáenz;Type of Publication: Song -- Ballad;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010). Los Del Partido Te.More infoThis is a corrido, a sociological commentary on the Tea Party.;Full Citation: Fernández, Celestino. Los Del Partido Te. Coraje, P.14, Fall, 2010.;Type of Publication: Magazine;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2010). Running in the Dark.More infoA descriptive and humorous article on running in the dark.;Full Citation: Fernández, Kim and Celestino Fernández. Newsletter of the Southern Arizona Roadrunners.;Other collaborative: Yes;Specify other collaborative: UA Alum;Type of Publication: Newsletter;
- Fernandez, C. -., Rubio-Goldsmith, R., & Alvarez, M. (2010). No Vale Nada La Vida: Migrant Deaths in the Arizona Desert..More infoThis is a book of papers on migrant deaths since the 1990s.;Your Role: I am the lead co-editor of this volume.;Full Citation: Celestino Fernández, Raquel Rubio-Goldsmith and Maribel Alvarez (Editors). No Vale Nada La Vida: Migrant Deaths in the Arizona Desert.;Collaborative with faculty member at UA: Yes;
- Fernandez, C. -. (2009). El Corrido de la Mujer Misteriosa.More info;Your Role: I wrote the lyrics to a ballad for the movie Rita of the Sky, produced by Kathryn Furgeson. This is what she wrote to me: "Wow, that is fast. I love the corrido. It is really special. Usually the creative muse doesn't arrive so quickly.;Full Citation: El Corrido de la Mujer Misteriosa. Movie: Rita of the Sky, 2009.;Other collaborative: Yes;Specify other collaborative: I collaborated with Guillermo Saenz (UA alumnus), who composed the music and sang the song, and Kathryn Furgeson who produced the film.;Type of Publication: Creative activity based on research;
- Fernandez, C. -., Rubio-Goldsmith, R., & Alvarez, M. (2009). No Vale Nada La Vida: Migrant Deaths in the Arizona Desert..More infoThis is a book of papers on migrant deaths since the 1990s.;Your Role: I am the lead co-editor of this volume.;Full Citation: Celestino Fernández, Raquel Rubio-Goldsmith and Maribel Alvarez (Editors). No Vale Nada La Vida: Migrant Deaths in the Arizona Desert.;Collaborative with faculty member at UA: Yes;
- Fernandez, C. -., Alvarez, C. M., & Rubio-Goldsmith, R. (2008). No Vale Nada La Vida: Migrant Deaths in the Arizona Desert.More info;Your Role: I am the lead co-editor of this volume.;Full Citation: Celestino Fernández, Raquel Rubio-Goldsmith and Maribel Alvarez (Editors). No Vale Nada La Vida: Migrant Deaths in the Arizona Desert. Currently under discussion with UA Press (90% of the manuscripts are in hand).;Collaborative with faculty member at UA: Yes;