SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Dr. Rodolfo ‘Rudy” Acuña, an historian and leading educator in the field of Chicano/a Studies at California State University, Northridge, died March 23 at the age of 93.”
“We are saddened to inform you that Dr. Rudy Acuña, founding Chair of our (Chicano/a Studies de CSUN) department passed away today.” wrote Gabriel Gutierrez, department chair. “We are indebted to his many contributions and will forever carry with us the many lessons learned. We will share more information as it becomes available.¡Dr. Rodolfo Acuña, Presente!”
An obituary entry in EternalEverlasting provided additional details on March 24.