Oct. 6, 2011

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"The College Completion Agenda: Latino Edition," released by The College Board

America Reads Spanish
Newsletter #61

Building Bridges: New Mathematics Resources for Developmental Educators, HACU-NROC sponsored webinar, October 13, 2 p.m. ET

Request for Applications (RFA): Pathways to Cleaner Production Western Hemisphere Regional Initiative Deadline: Dec. 14

2011 ACUPCC Regional Collaborative Symposium, Nov. 3-4, Boston, Massachusetts

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 Hall of Champions to induct first honoree 
Antonio Rigual, Ph.D., HACU founder and the association's first executive director, will be the first inductee to HACU's newly created Hall of Champions. The induction will take place at HACU's Silver Anniversary Gala in Texas on Oct. 31 to commemorate the association's founding as the nation's voice on behalf of Hispanic-Serving Institutions. More>> To join the celebration, click here. 

10 days left for undergrads to compete for scholarship, trip to Annual conference 
Students have until Oct. 16 to submit their personal Hispanic heritage video for a chance to receive an academic scholarship and attend HACU’s 25th Annual Conference, where the awards will be announced. More>>

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Free Webinar: Hispanic-Serving Institutions Making an Impact in Developing Countries
Learn about HED’s higher education capacity-building model, funding opportunities, and how HED supports international development challenges across sectors identified by the U.S. Agency for International Development. More>>

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HACU Statement on House Draft Budget Cuts to Title V
HACU strongly opposes the House Committee on Appropriations latest attempt to cut funding for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) for FY 2012. More>>

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HSIs focus of daylong White House event
The White House recently convened a summit on Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to discuss the critical role they play in achieving President Obama's 2020 goal of making America the country with the highest percentage of its population with a college degree. More>>

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Flores participates in Latino Completion Agenda Policy discussion on Capitol Hill
HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores participated in a roundtable discussion on the topic of raising educational attainment and increasing college success in the Latino community. More>>

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HACU files an Amici Brief in the HICA et al. v Robert Bentley, et al Case
HACU deplores the ruling by Alabama’s federal court in HICA et al. v Robert Bentley et al. More>>

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HACU and Kaplan Test Prep partner to provide opportunities for college bound students
Kaplan Test Prep has partnered with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) on post-secondary educational opportunities for Hispanic students. More>>

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Department of Education awards HSI STEM and Articulation Programs grants
More than 90 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) are the recipients of awards given through the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and Articulation Programs (HSI STEM and Articulation Programs). More>>

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2011 national TV show air dates announced for Hispanic College Quiz
Teams from 15 HACU-member institutions will be featured in the All-Star edition of the Hispanic College Quiz television series airing during Hispanic Heritage Month, and through Oct. 15. More>> 

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HACU and FEMA sign MOA
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) represents a commitment to provide educational opportunities to the nation’s Hispanic population to pursue careers in emergency management. More>> 

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HACU 25th Annual Conference events:
Oct. 29 - ACE Fellows Reception, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Past fellows and those interested in the program are invited to attend. Please bring your business cards.
Oct. 30 - Developmental math project, sponsored by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation 
Oct. 30 - College and Career Fair, 2 - 5 p.m. USDA seeking to fill 30 full-time positions. For a list of all exhibitors, click here.

Pre- and post-conference events:
Oct. 29 - HACU Golf Tournament
Help support the HACU Scholarship Program. Sponsorship deadline extended through Oct. 15.
Oct. 29 - 10th Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute
Oct. 31 - HACU Silver Anniversary Gala