July, 17, 2015

Lupe Flores

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week to be observed, Sept. 14-20, 2015

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is proud to announce that National Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) week will be observed Sept. 14-20, 2015. Each year, HACU Government Relations office works with several members of Congress to recognize the contributions of HSIs in their communities and submits a proclamation request to the White House.

The following are ways HSIs can celebrate the week on their campus:

1. Raise awareness - Partner with your local newspaper or radio station to advertise National HSIs Week and the events being sponsored by your institution. This increased visibility can highlight the contributions made by HSIs on a local, national, and international scale. Be sure to mention your membership with HACU.

2. Host a campus forum - Organize a town hall meeting with students, faculty, staff and community leaders to explore issues of particular interest to the HSI community.

3. Organize a community-wide activity - Build and promote campus-community partnerships to address various issues impacting the local community.

4. Use the Web - Post acknowledgements of HIS accomplishments on your institution's website and download copies of the anticipated Senate Resolution and the Presidential Proclamation commemorating this event upon availability.

5. Showcase your students - Arrange for your institution's choir, band, cheerleading squad, fraternities or sororities to perform during events held to commemorate National HSIs Week. You may also highlight the week during a sporting event any day that week.

6. Celebrate National HSIs Week in a way unique to your institution.

Share your institution’s plans to celebrate National HSIs Week with HACU. Submit your event to HACU and via HACU Social Media @HACU News. Use hashtag #HSIweek

http://twitter.com/HACUNews

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For information or questions about National HSIs week, please contact HACU Government Relations office via email or at 202-833-8361.



  

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, founded in 1986, represents more than 500 colleges and universities in the United States, Latin America, Spain, and school districts throughout the U.S. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The Association’s headquarters are in San Antonio, Texas, with regional offices in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, California.

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