August 5, 2010

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Member Advisories
-HACU members are urged to continue fighting for the DREAM Act
-HSI Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans

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DREAM Act discussed at forum on immigration reform
“A Forum on the ‘Down Payment’ Strategy on Immigration Reform” featured Senator Dianne Feinstein as host and speaker. Legislative Panels included representatives from various national organizations, including HACU. More>>  

(L-R) Antonio Gonzalez, President of the William Velasquez Institute, Senator Dianne Feinstein, and Serena Dávila, HACU Executive Director of Legislative Affairs.

Take Action  - Send a letter of support to Pass the DREAM Act

National HSIs Week
HACU is calling on all presidents and chancellors of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to make plans to celebrate National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, September 19-25, 2010. More>>

HACU president named among most influential Latino leaders
HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores has been named by Latino Leaders Magazine as one of the "Top 101 Influential Leaders in the Latino Community” (June 2010 issue). Flores was recognized for his commitment to the improvement of education for Latinos. More>>

HACU praises decision on Arizona anti-immigration law 
HACU praised the decision by U.S. District Court Judge Susan Bolton to issue a preliminary injunction preventing several key sections of Arizona's new immigration law from going into effect. More>>

Travel program announces student recipients
A total of 88 students were selected for the “Giving Flight to Your Success/Dándole Alas a Tu Éxito™ ¡Lánzate! Travel Award Program," sponsored by Southwest Airlines and HACU. More>>

Flores chosen to serve on inaugural financial literacy board 
HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores has been chosen to serve as a member of the inaugural Gallup−HOPE Financial Literacy Index Advisory Board. The board will aid in enhancing and promoting the usefulness and integrity of the Index. More>> 

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Conference agenda to highlight best practices of HSIs

Best practices in the education of Hispanics will be showcased under six tracks. Download the PDF of the Conference Announcement or view the Conference Agenda, including workshop descriptions.
A Preconference event, HACU’s 9th Annual Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 18, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and A Student Retention Workshop post-conference event will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 21., HACU/EPI Annual Student Retention Workshop.

Help spread the word! Download PDF Flyer here.

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Call for Presentations
HACU has announced its "Call for Presentations" for its 9^th International Conference taking place Feb. 23-25, 2011, at the Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Submission deadline: Oct. 29. More>> 


Study finds majority of Americans support the DREAM Act 
According to a new survey, 70 percent of Americans support the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM Act), proposed federal legislation that would provide undocumented students brought to the United States as children with the opportunity to earn permanent legal status upon meeting certain requirements. More>>