February 5, 2013
NJ Revilla-Garcia

HACU's 18th Annual Capitol Forum and Capitol Hill visits planned for April

 With HACU’s 18^th Annual National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education only two months away, there are several deadlines approaching. Individuals planning to attend this annual gathering in Washington, D.C., which includes visits to Capitol Hill to speak on behalf of Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Hispanic higher education, will want to register early to save on registration and hotel. Advertising and Sponsorship opportunities are also available. 

 Deadlines:

• Early bird registration rates end Feb. 14
• Ad space reservation, Feb. 22
• Westin Washington D.C. City Center Hotel - discount rates reservations end March 22

 Some of the session topics will include:  

Monday, April 15

A preconference workshop: Funding Opportunities at the Federal Level (free to Forum attendees)

HSIs and the New Policy Environment

Key Legislative Proposals in the 113^th Congress: Authorization Bills

The Budget's Impact on HSIs

Questions and Answers for Legislative Hill Day

Tuesday, April 16

Hispanic Legislative Priorities for the 113th Congress

Capitol Hill Overview

Capitol Hill Visits (transportation provided)

Capitol Hill Reception – Honoring our Champions in Congress