PhD student Rafael Vásquez was recently invited to be a visiting scholar at the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos, department of Social Sciences, in Mexico. During his visit, he gave a conference on his dissertation work with Zapotec youth and their academic achievement as well as two seminars: ethnic identity and U.S. schooling, and research methods. In addition, Rafael served as an ad hoc advisor to graduate students in the department of Social and Cultural Studies: (In) Equality and Diversity. Rafael was a visiting scholar from November 3rd through the 18th.