Oct. 4, 2012

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

America Reads Spanish -Newsletter #73 (Sept.)

The National Park Service's online American Latino Heritage Travel Itinerary.

HACU and Carnegie Mellon University's H. John Heinz III College offers two scholarships to benefit qualified alumni of HSIs and HNIP.

HACU-IES Abroad Merit/Need-based Scholarship.

2013 National Cesar E. Chavez Blood Drive Challenge is offering scholarships to qualified student participants. Apply here.

College Week and The Univision Virtual College Fair.

Free Trade Alliance Education Foundation Future Global Leaders: 2013 International Business Plan Program.

Tomás A. Arciniega to be inducted into HACU Hall of Champions
HACU's 2012 inductee of its Hall of Champions will be Tomás A. Arciniega, Ph.D., who will be honored on Monday, Oct. 22 during the Partnership Luncheon of HACU’s 2012 Annual Conference.  More>>

The APIACU joins the Alliance for Equity in Higher Education
The Alliance for Equity in Higher Education accepted a request for membership from the Asian Pacific Islander American Association of Colleges and Universities (APIACU), joining HACU in representing shared interests of Tribal Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. More>>

Funding for HSI-related programs facing possible mandatory cuts in 2013
On the return of Congress from the current recess, several budgetary matters that directly concern Hispanic-Serving Institutions will need to be addressed. Appropriations for fiscal year 2013, which began Oct. 1, have not been passed and a six-month Continuing Resolution is in place to allow government operations to continue. More>>

With your vote, HACU can win a $25,000 grant for a community project
Emily Calderón Galdeano, HACU director of research and information, has been selected as one of 12 MillerCoors Líderes for her exceptional contributions to the Latino community. A vote for her is a vote for HACU. More>>

New Airdates for the Hispanic College Quiz Additional airdates for the nationwide broadcast of the Hispanic College Quiz series have been announced. More>> 


Conference scholarships for students are still available 
DC metro area college and university students can still apply for local scholarships for the Student Track of HACU's 2012 Annual Conference. Sixty-eight students from institutions across the nation will receive scholarships. More>> 

National HSIs Week observed
Thank you for sharing your news on Sept. 16-22 as part of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) Week. More than 70 tweets celebrated HSI accomplishments. On Sept. 19, the resolution to designate “National HSIs Week” passed the Senate by unanimous consent.

HACU internship applications for spring 2013 now open
Students can already apply online for the HACU National Internship Program spring session; application deadline is Nov. 16, 2012. More>> 

Call for Presentations deadline extended for HACU’s  International Conference
The deadline for speaker proposals to be submitted for HACU’s 10^th International Conference has been extended until Nov. 16th. The International Conference will take place Feb. 27 through March 1, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. More>>

EVENT UPDATES FOR HACU's 26th ANNUAL CONFERENCE

HACU Town Hall Meeting "Corporate Diversity Meets the HSI."
HACU will hold a Town Hall Meeting “Corporate Diversity Meets the HSI” on Oct. 22 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. More>>

HACU to host Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute
The agenda for the preconference institute under the theme “Transformational Leadership in Transformational Times” is now available. More>>

HACU College and Career Fair 
HACU will host a free College and Career Fair on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 from 2-5 p.m. More>>

Free workshops by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Census Bureau at HACU’s 2012 Annual Conference
HACU’s 2012 Annual Conference will include free pre- and post- conference workshop sessions. More>>

Next Wednesday last chance to register online
Online registration for the 2012 Annual Conference, Latino Leadership Institute and the Emerald Gala ends Oct. 10. Onsite registration will be available thereafter. More>>

The HACU Annual Conference is made possible thanks to the generous support of 26th Annual Conference Sponsors.