February 3, 2011

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Subscribe to The VOICE of Hispanic Higher Education magazine 
Advertising deadlines extended for the March Issue
Space reservation: Feb. 10
Ad materials: Feb. 17

NIDDK Short-term Education Program for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP) offers an undergraduate and high school program.
Deadline: Feb. 15

NIDDK/OMHRC Summer Internship Program (SIP) for Underrepresented Minorities
Deadline: Feb. 15

University of California Press Book Competition awards a formal, publishing contract for the best book proposal submitted.
Deadline: March 1

Biophysical Society Summer Course, 12-week scholarship program hosted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Deadline: March 1

2011 Summer Research Trainee Program at Massachusetts General Hospital
Deadline: March 4

Latino Education and Advocacy Days (LEAD), March 28, 2010
California State University, San Bernardino

HACU to celebrate 15 years with Flores
As HACU celebrates its Silver Anniversary throughout 2011, the association will observe a related milestone this February when Antonio R. Flores reaches 15 years as the third and longest-serving president and CEO of HACU. Flores, who joined HACU on Feb. 26, 1996, has worked tirelessly to advance Hispanic higher education success nationally and strengthen international higher education collaborations. More>>

Summer internship applications available until Feb. 25
Students have until Feb. 25 to apply for the summer session of the HACU National Internship Program, taking place June 3 – Aug. 13. More>>

Webinar to showcase global volunteer opportunities
“Where would you go? What would you do?,” a webinar offering students information about opportunities for public service abroad. More>>

U.S. DOL grant opportunity and webinar available
The U.S. Department of Labor will award approximately $500 million this year under the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training grants program. A pre-recorded webinar is  accessible for viewing online. More>>

EPA Community Action for a Renewed Environment Program taking grant applications
A grant opportunity is available with the Environmental Protection Agency. The objective of the CARE grant program is to work collaboratively within the community to investigate the effectiveness of the CARE 4-step process. Deadline is March 22. More>>

Students begin national internships
Find out if a student from your institution is among the 65 interns  participating in the HACU National Internship Program this spring. More>>

ProTalento Latino Professional database open to prospective employers
The ProTalento résumé database for Latino professionals can connect the growing pool of Hispanic professional talent with employers who are seeking college-educated job applicants. More>>

HACU Conference Reminders Register for International Conference by Feb. 16 Online registration for HACU's 9th International Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico will be available until Feb. 16. Thereafter, register onsite. A special session highlighting HACU's history and legacy with international education will be part of the conference agenda. Capitol Forum early bird rate ends Feb. 21 The Capitol Forum will be held on April 4-5, 2011, Washington D.C. Register today and save at the early bird rate. Call for Presentations for 25th Annual Conference Submit your proposal by April 15 for HACU's 25th Annual Conference, "25 Years of Championing Hispanic Higher Education," being held Oct. 29-31, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. More>>

Special Offers

Webinars available to HACU members at discount rate
Innovative Educators is offering two webinars this month about Latino students. "Building Bridges to College Success with Latino First Generation College Students," airs on Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. EST., and "Undocumented Students: An Overview of Policies, Myths, and Best Practices," airs on Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. EST. Each webinar is 90 minutes. Enter coupon code "HACU" to receive $50 off the cost of each webinar.

HP, Compaq product discounts for HACU members
HP has teamed up with HACU to offer HACU-members the opportunity to purchase HP and Compaq consumer products at discounted prices. HP Academy customers can take advantage of exclusive education discounts and HP Academy-only deals. More>>