May 5, 2011

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Employment

Innovations in Developmental Math (Jobs for the Future brief)

Greening Community Colleges (Jobs for the Future brief)

Winning the Future: President Obama’s Agenda and the Hispanic Community

America Reads Spanish Newsletter #56

Advertise in the Fall Issue 
Space reservation deadline:
June 15 
Contact: dmartin@hacu.net

2011 USDA Public Service Leaders Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 20

Nursing Program Scholarship, offered through DHHS Health Resources and Services Administration
Deadline: June 1

NASA accepting applications from "Inspired" High School Students. Deadline: June 30

National UNCF Building Green Learning Institute
June 16-18, Washington, D.C.
Travel, lodging and meals covered by BGLI Scholarship

HACU 16th Capitol Forum Highlights



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Save-the-date
HACU 17th Capitol Forum
March 26-27, 2012
The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center

Celebrate 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 this fall, September 18-24, 2011. This year is extra special for members who belong to this national association representing existing and emerging HSIs and who together celebrate HACUs 25th Anniversary. More>>

Flores speaks about HSIs during Cinco de Mayo
HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores will be among the speakers at the “Creating Career Pathways and Building Pipelines to Post-secondary Education for Latino Adult Learners” employment roundtable discussion hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor. More>>

Early Bird conference rate expires this month
Save before the end of May on registration for HACU's Annual Conference "25 Years of Championing Hispanic Higher Education," taking place Oct. 29-31, in San Antonio, Texas. Early Bird rates for the Annual Conference, Student Track and the Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute expire May 31. Registration is also available for the 25th Anniversary Gala. 

HACU accepting scholarship applications
HACU will be accepting online applications for its 2011-12 Scholarship Program until June 10. More than $100,000 will be awarded to students enrolled at a HACU-member college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico who meet eligibility requirements. For more info, contact Jorge Burwick, Assistant Director of Scholarships & Student Services, 210-576-3238. More>>

Student Internships available for the fall
Student applications for HACU's fall internship session (Aug. 25-Dec. 10) will be accepted until June 17. More>>

Student annual conference scholarships available
Students can apply for a Student Conference Scholarship, which covers the cost of Student Track conference, travel, and lodging. To apply students must submit an online application and one-page resume. Applications are due by August 5. More>>

HACU opposes federal budget cuts
HACU was among the represented members of the National Hispanic Legislative Agenda (NHLA) who gathered on Capitol Hill for a news conference that outlined budgetary priorities for the Latino community. More>>

Student Success Collaborative to benefit MSIs
The Walmart Foundation awarded a $3 million grant for the Walmart AIHEC HACU NAFEO Student Success Collaborative to three partnering organizations to increase college success rates at Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs); the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities was among the organizations. More>>

Flores speaks about Latinos and the Digital Divide 
According to a recent report released by the Pew Hispanic Center, in 2010 only 65 percent of Hispanic households utilized the Internet compared to 77 percent for non-Hispanic white households and 66 percent for African-American households. More>>

$100,000 HSI Scholarship Competition
Sam’s Club is offering sophomores and juniors enrolled full time at a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) the chance to win a share of $100,000 to pay for their education. To enter, each team of up to three students will develop a marketing plan where the theme is “Increasing Sam’s Club’s Market Penetration of the Latino Population.” The program deadline is May 14, 2011. Click here to register for the program.

Free study abroad software for HACU members
Through an agreement with Global Learning Semesters (GLS), HACU offers HACU-member institutions access to the AbroadOffice software for no charge. The software is used by more than twenty universities to administer their study abroad programs. More>>

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>>

HACU-member discount on Revista de Libros
Revista de Libros, the leading Spanish book review magazine in Spain and Latin America, offers HACU-member institutions a 40 % discount on its digital edition subscription. Also, a 50 % discount on the subscription cost is available to individual members of the association.  To subscribe, click here.  Indicate that you are a HACU member in order to receive a discount.