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November 4, 2010
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HACU-member Rice University and TIAA-CREF’s award-winning Spanish-language retirement education program is helping Hispanic staff build retirement security.
StopBullyingNow.org, partners of U.S. Department of Education, offers resources for students and educators.
America Reads Spanish Newsletter #50
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Puerto Rico students are invited to attend a free evening reception, panel discussion, and job information session on Nov. 19, 6-9 p.m. Click here for more information and to find out how to apply for the Global Diversity Scholarship.
Department of Biomedical Informatics at Columbia University PhD and postdoctoral fellowships. Deadline: Dec. 1
Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program.
Deadline: Dec. 13
Education Pioneers 2011 summer Graduate School Fellowship application open.
People, Prosperity, and the Planet Program
Deadline: Dec. 22
NIH Director's Early Independence Award. Deadline: Jan. 21
Summer Undergraduate Minority Research (SUMR) program.
Deadline: Feb. 1
NIH Regional Seminars on Program Funding and Grants Administration
HHMI-NIH Research Scholars Program and the HHMI Medical Research Fellows Program
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 HACU announces 2010-11 Scholarship Program recipients
More than $270,000 has being awarded to 181 deserving students, as part of HACU’s scholarship program. The scholarship recipients are students of HACU-member institutions who met various program criteria. More>>
International Conference deadlines extended - Nov. 12
The deadline for speaker proposals for HACU’s 9th International Conference has been extended until Nov. 12. The International Conference will take place February 23-25, 2011, at the Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The early response registration discount deadline is also Nov. 12. More>>
HACU National Internship Program deadlines near
Today is the deadline for students to apply for a spring 2011 internship. Students seeking a summer paid internship still have until Feb. 25, 2011 to apply. More>>
 HSIs among those to meet with a new 112th Congress during 2011 National Capitol Forum
HACU has announced April 4-5, 2011 as the dates for its 2011 National Capitol Forum on Hispanic higher education, taking place at the Westin Washington D.C. City Center. The Capitol Forum will be held soon after the new 112th Congress convenes in 2011. More>>
Call for Presentations for 25th Annual Conference now open
Submissions are now being accepted for HACU's 25th Annual Conference, "25 Years of Championing Hispanic Higher Education," being held Oct. 29-31, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. More>>
The Voice of Hispanic Higher Ed magazine offers advertising opportunities
Be sure to book your ad by January 10, 2011 for the spring issue of The Voice of Hispanic Higher Education magazine. A special edition will be published in the fall in celebration of HACU’s 25 years of Championing Hispanic Higher Education. Ad spaces are limited. Reserve soon! More>>
Scholarships available for students pursuing study abroad opportunities
The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) is offering scholarships for study abroad endeavors to students attending HACU-member institutions who study on IES Abroad Programs. Deadline is May 1. More>>
 Flores gives keynote address at Diversity Day at University of Scranton
Flores will speak about the contributions and challenges of Hispanics in today’s changing American society. More>>
HACU continues outreach to Haitian universities affected by earthquake
The purpose of this outreach is to try to find support for affected universities by way of scholarships for Haitian students and fellowships for faculty. Other support, including equipment and financial donations, is also encouraged. More>>
Statement on signing of White House Executive Order on Hispanic education
HACU applauds President Barack Obama for signing an executive order renewing the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. More>>
U.S. Department of Education announces recipients of Title V awards
A total of 99 awards have been made to enhance educational opportunities and increase the educational attainment of Hispanic students at HSIs under Title V Part A or B. More>>
Uranga elected as first Latino chair of ACCT
HACU congratulates Roberto Uranga, trustee of HACU-member institution Long Beach City College, who was unanimously voted as the first-ever Latino Chairman of the National Board of Directors of the Association of Community College Trustees. More>>
Help kids get covered and "in the game" with children's health insurance
Many children who want to participate in sports are sidelined because they don’t have health coverage and can’t affo rd mandatory physicals or care if hurt. Nearly five million uninsured kids in the U.S. are eligible for health coverage today. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services wants you to know free or low-cost coverage is available for them. The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicaid are available now.
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