Sept.  1, 2011

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"Hispanic College Enrollment Spikes, Narrowing Gaps with Other Groups," authored by  Senior Research Associate Richard Fry, is available at the Pew Hispanic Center's website, www.pewhispanic.org.

America Reads Spanish
Newsletter #59

Reserve your ad in the post-conference edition of The Voice Magazine by Sept. 15
Contact: dmartin@hacu.net
210-576-3208

Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad--Bilateral Projects

Engineering Graduate Symposium - Travel Grants Available

Undergraduate Exchange Program in Pakistan

Call for PolarTREC Researcher Applications. Deadline: Sept. 30

The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (S-I-R) Program assists U.S. higher education institutions in expanding programs of academic exchange. Deadline: Oct.17.

The PhD Project helps minorities attain their business Ph.D.
 
  

HACU National Internship Program accepting applicants 
HACU is now accepting applications for the HACU National Internship Program, spring and summer sessions. 
Download the latest brochure. More>>

Free Webinar: HACU-OPM:  Influence Your Students' Pathways to Federal Service / Sept. 8 / 3 P.M. EDT 
Free Webinar for administrators and staff at HACU-member HSIs interested in learning about the Pathways Program Regulations and preparing graduate students for the Presidential Management Fellows Program. Register by Sept. 6. More>> 

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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>>

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Students selected for travel awards
HACU and Southwest Airlines have announced the names of students selected in its annual "Lánzate/Take Off" Education Travel Award program. More>>

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Scholarships for best Hispanic heritage videos
Undergraduate students can submit their personal Hispanic heritage video for a chance to receive a scholarship award ranging from $1,000 – $5,000. More>>

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Combined Federal Campaign
Every fall, federal employees have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Hispanic students by donating to HACU through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).  HACU’s CFC number is 10477. Federal employees, please consider designating HACU as the recipient of your workplace giving. More>>

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Hispanic progress at risk, says Coalition
HACU was among the 30 U.S. Hispanic organizations making up the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), which released its Hispanic Public Policy Agenda Two Year Progress Report. More

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HACU comments on proposed regulations for HSACUs
HACU issued comments on proposed regulations for Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs). More>>

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HACU joins in Amici Curiae Brief filed against Alabama Immigration Law  
HACU joined Multicultural Education, Training & Advocacy Inc., LULAC, and the Hispanic College Fund on an Amici Curiae brief filed Aug. 4, 2011 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. More>>

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Conference News

HACU panel to focus on international education opportunities for Hispanics 

HACU Town Hall to focus on "Re-Engineering Higher Education" 

HACU Annual Conference to present ground-breaking initiatives in the education of Hispanics

Pre- and post-conference events:
Oct. 29, IPEDS Workshop
Oct. 29, HACU Golf Tournament
Oct. 29, 10th Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute
Oct. 31, HACU Silver Anniversary Gala

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Special Discount Offers to HACU-members:
 
The TX Conference for Women
HACU is a supporting organization of the twelfth annual Texas Conference for Women, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011 taking place in Houston, Texas. HACU-member discount code: TXCP24. Register online. More>> 

HP, Compaq product discounts
HP Academy customers can take advantage of exclusive education discounts and HP Academy-only deals. More>>