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Ethnic Studies Research Paper Award Winner

Library Lactation Room

Family-Friendly Study Room

Sensory-Friendly Study Room 

The Cal State Monterey Bay Library is pleased to announce the winner of our 2026 Ethnic Studies Research Paper Award. All Cal State Monterey Bay undergraduate students are encouraged to submit a research paper (or a creative work informed by research) on an ethnic studies topic to be considered for the Tanimura & Antle Library’s Ethnic Studies Research Paper Award. 

Lily A. Marx has won for their paper, "Seed Sovereignty Through the Lens of Decolonization". This paper explores the movement of seed sovereignty, a contemporary movement stemming from the history of theft, appropriation, and forced assimilation endured by indigenous peoples. This movement recognizes that consumers alone cannot mend the damage being done to our food systems, but instead encourages communities to take political action by saving seeds and rebuilding connections with the land. Access this paper, and past winners through Digital Commons.

The Cal State Monterey Bay Library provides a family-friendly study room as a designated space for anyone who needs a welcoming, safe, and inviting environment to study with children in their care. The study room is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and occupancy is limited to 6 people at one time, including children. Childcare will not be provided.

Location: Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library, Room 2102

Library Lactation Room

The lactation room, room 1126, provides a private space for anyone who needs to feed an infant or express milk. The space is open to faculty, staff, students, and community members, and is available all hours the library is open.

The Cal State Monterey Bay is happy to announce a new Sensory-Friendly Study Room. Located on the 2nd floor, room 2113, the sensory-friendly follows the current Study Room Policy.