June 11, 2012

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Special conference and webinar discounts for HACU-members are listed under "other events" at the above link.

The OAS, in partnership with widely recognized academic institutions in Mexico and Spain, offers over 120 scholarships for on-line and on-site undergraduate, masters, graduate diplomas and specializations.

Mentors Wanted by AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program.
scholarshipsforwomen@aarp.org.

The Sigma Delta Chi Foundation is accepting applications for the Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing. 

HACU announces Deans' Forum on Hispanic Higher Education

HACU will host a Deans’ Forum on Hispanic Higher Education on October 23, as a post annual conference event. The 26th Annual Conference will be held October 20-22, in Washington, D.C. Deans and administrators can register online. More>>

Other Conference Reminders:
Scholarships are available for students who want to attend the Student Track component of the conference.   

Other conference-related events include: a pre-conference Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute; and an Emerald Gala.

The conference is made possible thanks to the generous support of the 26th Annual Conference Sponsors. Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities are still Available. Download a PDF.

HACU fall internships deadline approaching
Deadline June 17

The June 17 deadline for the fall session of the HACU National Internship Program is rapidly approaching. The fall internship program dates are: Aug. 23 - Dec. 8, 2012, with internship locations in Washington, D.C., and field locations within the U.S. The program is open to all majors. More>>

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HACU welcomes 300 summer interns

HACU staff recently welcomed students from colleges and universities nationwide to the HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) orientation weekend, June 2-3, in Washington, D.C. More than 300 students will be participating in the summer program. Most student internship assignments will be from June 1 through Aug. 11. The lists of students from colleges and universities are available for downloading. More>>

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Mark your calendars to observe HSIs Week on your campus Sept. 16-22

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 16-22, 2012. More>> 

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HACU President to speak at STEM Solutions summit

HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores will join more than 100 of the best minds in business, education and government at U.S. News STEM Solutions: A Leadership Summit, June 27 – 29 in Dallas. 

The three-day summit of workshops, keynotes, panels and track-specific sessions will focus on current best practices and developing local, state and national action plans to accelerate the development of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce. HACU members can take advantage of the HACU Co-Chair discount. More>>

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HACU and the National Archives celebrate a 7-year partnership

“A Conversation with Top Hispanic Executives in the Federal Government” was the topic of discussion at an event hosted by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in Washington, D.C. on June 4. In attendance were HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores, HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) staff and HNIP summer interns, HACU alumni and supporters.  More>>

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Special offers to HACU Member

Will You Be @Greenbuild? Apply Today for a Scholarship to Attend This Year’s Conferences 

The U.S. Green Building Council is offering scholarships to HACU members to attend the 2012 Greenbuild Conference and Expo.  Scholarships will be awarded to students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders within the higher education community. Scholarship awardees will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Greenbuild 2012 in San Francisco from Nov. 13-16; free access to LEED 101 and LEED 201 online courses; and earn continuing education hours to satisfy GBCI’s LEED professional credential maintenance requirements. The deadline to apply is August 10, 2012. For more information about Greenbuild scholarships, please visit this link or contact: Vanessa Santos at vsantos@usgbc.org.

HP, Compaq product discounts 

HP has teamed up with HACU to offer you the opportunity to purchase award-winning HP and Compaq consumer products at discounted prices. From now through September 30, 2012 (and while supplies last) customers can receive a free 4GB Xbox with the purchase of HP products. For more information, More>>