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May E-newsletter




HACU 2006-2007
GOVERNING BOARD

José Jaime Rivera, Chair
President
University of the Sacred Heart
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Milton A. Gordon, Vice-Chair
President
California State University Fullerton

Ed Martinez, Treasurer
General Counsel, Executive Secretary, and Director
Nelnet, Inc.
Chair, HACU's Corporate and Philanthropic Council

Antonio Pérez, Secretary
President
Borough of Manhattan Community College
City University of New York

Silvia Zapico, Immediate Past Chair
Provost
Valencia Community College Osceola Campus, Florida

Tomás A. Arciniega
President Emeritus
California State University Bakersfield

Franklyn M. Casale
President
St. Thomas University
Miami, Florida

Roy Flores
Chancellor
Pima County Community College District
Tucson, Arizona

Christine Johnson
President
Community College of Denver

Rumaldo Z. Juárez
President
Texas A&M University Kingsville

Arturo Lara López
Rector
Universidad de Guanajuato
Mexico

Modesto Maidique
President
Florida International University

Tessa Martínez Pollack
President
Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, Texas

Rosa Pérez
Chancellor
San José/Evergreen Community College
District (CA)

Susie Saavedra
President
HACU Alumni Association

María C. Sheehan
Superintendent/President
College of the Desert
Palm Springs, California

Salme H. Steinberg
President Emerita
Northeastern Illinois University

Jorge I. Vélez-Arocho
Chancellor
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

Ex-Officio
Antonio R. Flores
President and CEO



About HACU
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities represents more than 450 member colleges and universities in the United States, Puerto Rico and abroad. For more information about HACU, visit www.hacu.net.



The Voice of Hispanic Higher Education
E-Newsletter
Volume 3 Issue 5
May 4, 2007


HACU's 7th International Conference


This year's International Conference kicked off on Thursday at the beautiful campus of the Universidad de Alcalá, Spain.  His Royal Highness the Prince of Asturias is scheduled to preside at the inauguration of the Conference at noon on Friday, May 4, 2007. (more)


 

Early Bird Registration ends May 31st for 21st Annual Conference in Chicago

Be sure to take advantage of discounted registration rates for HACU's 21st Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois, October 20-22, 2007.  You can also make your hotel reservation on-line so be sure to visit our Hotel Page.


Sodexho Partnership Renewed
HACU and SodexhoUSA have renewed their partnership, and Sodexho has committed to a $75,000 contribution to HACU, including participation in the HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) program this summer, with a $2,500 scholarship awarded to each of the interns selected.  (more)

Apply now for the 3rd Annual Lanzate Travel award presented by Southwest Airlines and HACU.  Students can apply to receive free round trip travel.  Click HERE for details.


Santa Fe Community College and College of Santa Fe Reach Groundbreaking Tuition Agreement
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and College of Santa Fe (CSF), both HACU member institutions, have created a new tuition agreement that will give SFCC graduates who receive associate degrees and transfer to CSF, the city's largest private institution of higher learning, an 80-percent tuition reduction in any of the private college's traditional programs or a 50-percent reduction in the college's evening and weekend programs.  (more)


 

Press Releases (Archives)


 

Member Advisories (Archives)


 

Announcements and Opportunities

Latin American Cancer Research Coalition Sponsoring Summer Course
Scholarships and Internship Available
The Latin American Cancer Research Coalition (LACRC) is sponsoring the "Social Marketing for the Latino Community" course, June 4-8, on the Georgetown University campus.  In addition to the course, The Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown University is offering a six-week summer paid internship program for undergraduate and graduate students and scholarship to attend the course for credit.  Click here for more information and to read the full press release.


The National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health, is pleased to offer FREE Spanish-language materials for families, teachers, community members, and health care professionals.  Click here for more information.


 


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