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The Voice of Hispanic Higher Education
E-Newsletter
Volume 3 Issue 1
January 12, 2007
A New Congress Brings New Hope for
Hispanic Higher Education
HACU recently announced its 2007 Legislative Agenda on behalf of its 450 member institutions across the nation. This spring, hundreds of presidents representing the most under-funded colleges in America are heading to Washington, D.C. March 25-27 as part of its annual Capitol Forum hoping to raise awareness for the Hispanic higher education cause among our nation’s legislators.
On the agenda will be 22 amendments to the Higher Education Act (HEA) along with proposals for the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (Farm Bill), the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, and increased funding opportunities in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Click here to read the complete press release and member advisory, or visit www.hacu.net.
HACU's 12th Annual Capitol Forum
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities invites you to join us in helping shape a new agenda for Congress and the country to promote Hispanic higher education success. Be sure to register early and take advantage of discounted rates. Click here for the Agenda at a Glance.
HACU 7th International Conference in Spain May 3-5
HACU invites you to join us May 3-5 in historic Alcalá de Henares, Spain. "Hispanic Culture: Celebrating our Heritage" will be held at the Universidad de Alcalá, one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in Spain, honored with the designation of World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
A stellar collection of speakers, including educational leaders, top representatives of the government and private sector will join this extraordinary gathering. There will be excellent opportunities to foster new partnerships and international initiatives and programs. The program will be fully bilingual, with simultaneous translation provided.
Conference Registration - Space limited. Register Now!
Please take advantage of our early registration and group discounts. Click here for our online registration or downloadable registration forms.
HED Announces Free Workshop for
Minority Serving Institutions
The Higher Education for Development (HED) will conduct a free workshop on the US Agency for International Development’s (USAID’s) New Foreign Assistance Framework, in cooperation with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ Grants Resource Center (GRC).
The workshop is designed specifically for Minority Serving Institutions (HBCUs, HSIs, and TCUs) and scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 28, and Thursday, March 1, 2007 at AASCU’s headquarters in Washington, DC – 1307 New York Avenue, NW. Space is limited and participation will be on a first come, first served basis.
To participate, contact Jessica Weber at Jweber@hedprogram.org by January 15, 2007.
HACU Receives $300,000 Wachovia Foundation Grant
HACU announced today it
has received $300,000
from the Wachovia Foundation
for 2006-2008. The Foundation has committed to three annual grants of $100,000 each in support of HACU’s scholarships and the Supporting Employment and Education Development (SEED) Program.
The highlight of the SEED Program is a resume database that HACU hosts on its website and that corporations can access for a fee. It was formed in response to corporations looking to HACU to assist them in diversifying their workforce through the hiring of Hispanic professionals, including alumni of HACU’s nationally acclaimed National Internship Program (HNIP), graduating students, post-graduate candidates, along with faculty and staff.
“We’re extremely pleased with the Foundation’s support of HACU’s ongoing efforts to diversify Corporate America,” said Ana Esquivel, HACU’s Executive Director of Student Services.
Click here to learn more about the SEED and Scholarship program.
2007 DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces program guidelines for the 2007 competition cycle of the DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program. Complete information is available online at http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/.
The last competition cycle provided financial support for approximately 100 Scholars and Fellows. All applicants are expected to apply using the online application. The deadline for submitting an application is January 23, 2007 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Questions regarding the DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program can be sent via e-mail to dhsed@orau.org.
Your assistance in displaying the program poster available at http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/dhsposter2007.pdf would be appreciated.
The Department of Homeland Security Announces Research Opportunities for Minority Serving Institutions
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces program guidelines for the 2007 competition cycle of the DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions.
This program brings research teams from Minority Serving Institutions, consisting of a faculty member and up to two students, to a DHS Center of Excellence for research appointments of 10 to 12 weeks during the summer of 2007. Follow-on research funds may be available for eligible research teams to continue their summer research projects.
For more information about the program and application materials visit: http://www.orau.gov/dhsfaculty. The deadline for submitting an application is February 26, 2007.
Questions regarding the DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions can be sent via e-mail to dhsed@orau.org.
Your assistance in posting and distributing the program announcement available at http://www.orau.gov/dhsfaculty/2007SRPPoster.pdf would be appreciated.
Press Releases (Archives)
Member Advisories (Archives)
Announcements and Opportunities
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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute seeks applicants
CSREES requires electronic applications for FY 2007
Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program: Visiting Faculty for Spring Semester 2008
HACU Links
HACU Alumni Association 6th edition newsletter
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