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August 19, 2009

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Member Institutions link to HACU Online Brochure for Student Programs
Scholarships, paid internships  and other student programs.

MSI Technical Assistance  Workshop 
A workshop to be held on Sept. 24, 2009 in conjunction with the MSI conference. Dallas, TX Inter-Continental Hotel. To register for the workshop contact Tanya Parwani-Jaimes at Tanya.Parwani-Jaimes@nrc.gov
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United We Serve
The summer initiative will culminate on September 11, 2009, a National Day of Service and Remembrance, but United We Serve is ongoing.

PhD Project
For minority professionals considering doctoral studies. Application deadline: Sept. 30, 2009.

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Fellowships 2010 - 2011
Topics and scholarship should relate to key public policy challenges or provide the historical and/or cultural framework to illuminate policy issues of contemporary importance.
Closing date: Oct. 1, 2009

Paid internships - nationwide
Early deadline is Oct. 1, 2009 for student to apply for summer insternships and Nov. 6, 2009 for Spring 2010 internship opportunities with the HACU National Internship Program.

Call for Manuscripts
Submit research-based manuscripts dealing with the at-risk population in postsecondary environments for consideration for publication in the Journal of Developmental Education

Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities
Applications will be accepted through Oct. 15, 2009. Interested students can apply through the program's Web site

Free IPEDS Workshop to be held at  
Disney Coronado Springs Resort
 
Forty individuals will have the opportunity to participate in a free one-day IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) workshop for data providers and users. Workshop participants can also request up to $500 to offset the cost of travel. The workshop will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009, from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., in conjunction with the HACU Annual Conference. Online applications for the IPEDS workshop must be received by September 11, 2009. More>> 
 

Headlines

HACU on the Road bound for Chicago
HACU President and CEO Antonio Flores will speak with higher education leaders in Chicago on August 26, as part of the HACU on the Road event hosted by Northeastern Illinois University. Other stops are planned throughout spring 2010. More>>

New partnership to provide students with paid internships in pharmaceutical sales
HACU is proud to announce a new corporate partnership with Eli Lilly that will offer qualified students paid internships in pharmaceutical sales. More>>

HACU accepting nominations for Alumni Association Executive Board and volunteer service award
Nominations for the HACU Alumni Association Executive Board Elections for 2009 are being accepted. Several positions are available. More>>  HACU alumni can now begin tracking their volunteer hours to participate in the President’s Volunteer Service Awards program. Students who have participated in the HACU National Internship Program, Annual Conference Student Track, or received a HACU scholarship are eligible. More>>

Flores speaks about closing achievement gap
during new education initiative launch
2HACU President and CEO Antonio Flores recently served as an invited speaker on a panel at the launching of the joint education initiative of the New America Alliance and The Executive Leadership Council. More>>

HACU announces strategic alliance with Partners for Digital Equality and The National Hispanic University 
Implementing K-12, Adult Learning, Workforce Development Training, and ESL initiatives that will empower minority and underserved communities through the utilization of broadband technologies will be primary focus of new alliance. More>>

Student recipients of “Lánzate” education travel program announced
HACU and Southwest Airlines announced the recipients of its annual “Lánzate/Take Off” education travel award program. Download a list of college/university student recipients. More>>

HACU interns attend end-of-session events
The HACU National Internship Program kept its more than 450 federal interns active this summer, not only working with their agencies, but also attending special events that provided networking and career development opportunities. More>>

Latino Leadership Institute registration underway
The 8th Latino Leadership Institute will focus on the theme “Opportunity Out of Crisis: Latino Higher Education,Thinking Outside the Box.” Early registration rate ends Sept. 5, 2009. Download a flyerMore>>

HACU's 23rd Annual Conference / October 31-November 2, 2009
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort/ Walt Disney World®, FL.
Be sure to make your hotel reservations before September 30, 2009 to take advantage of the discounted rate. Click on banner.

 

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